Raised in a supremely creative Southern California family immersed in pop music, Stan Love took a different path to fame, playing four years in the NBA — including two with the Lakers — after starring at Inglewood Morningside High and the University of Oregon.

Former NBA player Stan Love, the brother of Beach Boys singer Mike Love and the father of Miami Heat player Kevin Love, has died. He was 76.

Stan Love, former NBA player has died at the of 76. He was the father of Miami Heat player Kevin Love and the brother of Beach Boys frontman Mike Love.