Thompson and Love were teammates in Cleveland for six seasons (2014-20). During that period, they helped the franchise advance to four consecutive NBA Finals, winning a historic title together in 2016 — an unforgettable triumph over 73-win Golden State in which the Cavaliers became the only team ever to rally from a 3-1 Finals deficit.

Former Cavs star Kevin Love shared an emotional moment with former teammate Tristan Thompson a day after Love's dad, Stan, died.

Kevin Love and Tristan Thompson may have been on opposite sides of Monday night's game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Miami Heat, but both showed a relationship that transcends the game of basketball.