Kevin Love earns the Arthur Ashe Courage Award for his efforts to promote mental health | 2020 ESPYS

[@tylerdevaughn334]

Im from Ohio, seeing Kevin Love speak up about his anxiety and depression made me finally feel I am not the only one. Everyone is going through something in their lives and before he said anything I was nervous and scared to tell people I had the same problem. Kevin Love made me understand it's okay to be going through this and also made me realize it's okay to speak up also seeing a counselor. I have been speaking up about mental health and I want people to express their feelings. Just remember you are not alone. Everyone is going through something. Thank you Kevin Love for being my hero. You definitely saved my life and a whole bunch of other people across the globe!

[@pettyfreddie3542]

H

[@briancraft4906]

I have social anxiety. It’s can be draining at times. Thank you Kevin Love for having the courage to tell your story.

[@owiedelacruz7696]

Kevin Love is the real MVP 💯 Last name really suits you. Thank you for being the lighthouse for so many people who is through something, I am one of the person you have inspired. I have so much respect for you than before after watching this.

[@therealmeemawmallen9493]

I hope and pray others in need of hope will relate to your strength and courage to speak openly for those struggling.

[@ashleyjones6483]

I’ve had mental health issues since I was 13 and sports have definitely helped me during a very rough time. Kevin you are helping people understand a tough battle and I don’t have the words to express how grateful I am. Thank you for being the voice for the voiceless.

[@neugey]

ESPN got this year's award right! Kevin thank you for being a spokesperson to help us deal with the mental health crisis we have in our nation.

[@megangst9190]

He has been my inspiration for years and this makes me sooo happy😊😊😊

[@YeeSoest]

When we thought of him as K-Love, the cool stretch-4 on the Cavs, we forgot it's not just a jersey, some stats and a pretty jumpshot we're talking about. It's a man that sleeps, struggles, eats and poops. And a very very good man at that! You saved my relationship with a mentally unhealthy but wonderful woman and for that plus 2016, nobody will ever thank you enough, Kev!!

[@reillycorner9641]

Thank you, Kevin! It was 17 years for me. I am happy that you have spoken out! Huge inspiration! I am 20 now and still pushing!

[@TheGeordieTiger]

Love you, Kevin. Big hugs from the UK. Go Cavs!

[@damonasberry288]

Congrats to my guy, Kevin Love! It takes tremendous courage and fortitude to do the work that you are doing. It is appreciated and this award is much deserved!

[@lela658]

Congratulations KevinL!! Continued peace, health and strength! 💕

[@austinsmith1505]

I live with depression and anxiety! I’m a coach in the basketball world in the state Wisconsin so I say thank you to Kevin love for this beautiful story ❤️❤️

[@darkness78171]

K Love truly an inspiring human telling the world everyone is going through something always a good player too

[@oskarfassler4088]

Very touching! What an example of what is possible when we meet all parts of ourselves .. what a story of courage. Thank you for bringing light to this ♥️

[@JadeLogic]

This was beautiful, I hope this encourages others not to stay silent about what they are feeling and whats going on in our world, Thank you Kevin Love

[@qgreen100]

This guy is amazing, and also shoutout to Demar Derozen this is going to help a lot of people who suffer from this, and a lot of kids will be inspired by the courage you displayed by coming forward, and speaking on this, it is needed especially at a time like this.

[@LuminousGateway]

This is huge and well needed I instantly became a fan ...again in 2018 when he came out with this

[@swagingsilk778]

Thank god for Kevin love 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@Tatasneaks_]

Much much respect my man! What a guy

[@blackshirtsd9916]

I suffered thru anxiety my whole life, and had my first ever panic attack 3 weeks ago. Scariest thing I’ve ever felt in my life. Literally, literally thot I was gna die. I’m learning triggers and coping skills. It’s tough. Especially this year.

[@jarjarbinks4744]

I hope Kevin is doing better 🙏 😞

[@Kikibrat2]

Thanks for being so brave. And thanks for including Demi. I hope she is doing well.

[@bmcgillicuddy02]

I really admire his vulnerability that takes a lot of courage

[@RainMaker0602]

A Love-DeRozan tandem would be interesting. But on topic, it is inspieto hear comforting words from someone as soft-spoken and passionate as Kevin Love. Thank you for your story and congratulations on your award, sir!

[@peytonstamper97]

Made me gain another level of respect for K Love ❤️

[@daydreamhero1374]

Kevin Love, a champion on and off the court.

[@FreshCreativeFrog25]

When he thanked DeMar I teared up! Real ones... So much respect. Bless them! ❤️

[@djborrelli9352]

These are the worst places ads i have ever seen. There shouldnt even be ads in this video

[@areedonphrasavath5660]

I feel for him, but didn't DeRozan start all of the mental health talk in the NBA?

[@masonmurphy6677]

Correct, but Love kept spreading the word and has continually worked towards reform for helping with mental health

[@84naners]

Yes he did!

[@X-Klawmation]

Yes DeRozan did started the talk but hasn't done as much as Kevin Love since ,although he's still a very active voice on the issue.

[@areedonphrasavath5660]

@@X-Klawmation Wasn't he the one that had a meeting with Adam Silver and started a group help for NBA players? Well I am just happy that these guys are open about it.

[@nisha5669]

Yes he was I said the same thing that you just said no offense to Kevin but if you were going to give out that were maybe give it to both of them

[@lkell8077]

I’m definitely donating, mental health is nothing to play with

[@lindy1788]

What about derozan??

[@norvinzor]

What about him is it because he got traded and lost himself out of a ring???? what?

[@DoJoStan]

Derozan advocated for mental health awareness as well. He brought to light alot of times he deals with depression and anxiety on and off the court. This has nothing to do with a ring. I’m from Toronto btw

[@84naners]

@@DoJoStan He started this BEFORE love!

[@LuminousGateway]

The Corner I agree 100% Literally said he couldn’t do it without him

[@diehardclevelandcavaliersf4261]

Yes I’m a huge cavs fan and this is awesome

[@lhinkle7160]

Thanks for speaking out.

[@thespeedster7700]

Great 👍🏾 well deserved

[@gray1544]

Respect! I go thru the same things brother

[@joeblackwolf17]

God bless you

[@Dejan_23Unlimited]

How you can dislike this, some people are ... Great job Kevin Love Best to everyone 🙏🏻

[@wreck.create.MAK0]

Anyone would be depressed living in Cleveland! So brave Kevin!!

[@kingdan2164]

You sound dumb this has been going on his entire life

[@brandonindardeo3250]

With over 120 million . I'm sorry for us regular folks. Imagine the mental stress paying Bill's etc .

[@stephenfarrell4644]

We love the love

[@Cton88]

Wow. I had no idea about this or his struggle.

[@afroninjahd3778]

I love Kevin Love! :)

[@seangadus7446]

I am a life long Clevelander and I am so proud to have Kevin Love as a role model in my community. We love you Kevin! Your courage and willingness to talk about this topic is helping to destigmatize this important topic. Stay Strong!

[@malawi44]

Well deserved kev.

[@kyall4205]

Good work Kevin! 🙏🏻

[@jayrebirth7213]

Congrats KLove, but I don’t like how people in the media and general NBA fans clowned Royce White for what he was diagnosed with but praise Klove and others, weird world we live in we pick and choose who to clown depending on people’s status

[@satyendrayadav3123]

Kev you are the real MVP bro. ❤️❤️❤️

[@madalintudor4718]

Good job,Kevin !

[@alinfriedman8080]

Inspirational

[@UntilMakaveliReturns]

The title of this video should be “Kevin Love earns the Arthur Ashe courage award for standing in the lane and almost getting his soul reposessed by Ja Morant”

[@ryancallsin]

Savage lol

[@132james1]

Why haven’t I seen this guy request a trade he’s still a good player and could make a impact somewhere watching him play this year he just seems so un happy in Cleveland he went from being on the highest level for years to worst team in the league

[@brandonindardeo3250]

Hes not awesome anymore. No1 wants to take that contract for some1 who keeps getting injured .

[@brandonindardeo3250]

I hope every1 is ok with their health . It's just if I had an opportunity to make 120million so I could make my mom and family stop working I wouldn't be having issues. I'd be happy and stress free knowing my family is ok and knowing im set for life . It's crazy with SOME of these athletes.

[@karnige5804]

why didnt demar derozen get get props? hes technically the one who started the depression is ok movement?

[@keffen]

❤️

[@mitchellrichard8651]

🙏🏼

[@kingdrew9915]

Thank God we have him in our lives 🙏 we will destroy coronavise& win social justice for black lives matter forever

[@RudieObias]

Go Cavs!!

[@igotfiveonit7903]

Royce White - Am I a joke to you

[@norvinzor]

Kevin Love should be Recognized more, People ask Where are the Great White Players in the NBA? Kevin Love is one of them great White Players! He is one of those great Influencial White Men these days always hoping for change for Equality! Also a World Champion!

[@ChandlerTingle]

Norm Macdonald should’ve hosted the ESPYS

[@NinersGiantsNation]

Men have the highest rate of suicide rate! Love you Kevin!

[@Kurko2xx]

THANK ROYCE WHITE FIRST! HE WOULD HAVE AND SHOULD HAVE RECEIVED THIS AWARD FIRST! AND SHOULD BE IN THE NBA!

[@kingdan2164]

This is a joke right

[@tejekkurthi]

Yo

[@saisathveer8082]

That thumbnail is weird lol

[@MrE_]

I thought they gave him the courage award for staying on the trash Cavs lmao

[@ranjanudayashankar1569]

Lmao and I'm a cavs fan

[@DevinPosey20]

I remember the media killing him for leaving that game

[@tahmidchowdhury8539]

This is what playing with Lebron does to you if you are a second tier player.

[@jordan-ft9ej]

Semen retention

[@sival8938]

what the

[@yogo3457]

No wonder he choked in those finals.was like the 15 best player in does finals

[@nightwardrace]

No disrespect to Love but this is not the time for ESPN to be centering white feelings

[@floresaza253]

The stupidity in your comment is through the roof.

[@stephanfourier8103]

I agree, why focus on the white man's insecurities? I'm sure Derek Chauvin has these issues as well, should we give him an award?

[@greatomeister675]

Espys sucked even more this year

[@matthewwaterman4610]

He won the courage award because it’s “so hard making 30 million dollars a year”

[@nootherideas2000]

???????????????

[@godchild006]

You’re very ignorant. Money makes you richer. It doesn’t help with mental health which is real.

[@matthewwaterman4610]

godchild006 use that money to help with your health and there are many other athletes who have shown much more courage than him

[@danglez18]

@@matthewwaterman4610 So you show that you're even more ignorant... Do you think he didn't use his money to help himself? He did, and not only that, he spoke out about it and how even a rich athlete can go through this struggle. Not only that but he used his money to also start a fund and foundation and help people. For any story you can take your opinion and find another athlete you think have "shown more courage than him."

[@MrDerby50]

People need Jesus Christ in there life American

[@nightwardrace]

Completely inappropriate to give this award to a white man at this time. ESPN might mean well but it just proved its complicity with systemic racism

[@marmak256]

Dude... i don't even know what to say to you.

[@eightyoutube11]

Soft