Rare Photos of Kevin Love

SI Staff | Dec 11, 2013

Rare Photos of Kevin Love

Courtesy of the Love Family

Kevin Love is a two-time All-Star, an Olympic gold medalist and the NBA's Most Improved Player in 2010-11. Here's a look at the Timberwolves' power forward off the court ... going all the way back to 1989, when he was just 6 months old.

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Love shares a laugh with Anthony Davis during the 2012 Summer Olympics.

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Love grew up in Lake Oswego, Ore., with dreams of playing quarterback.

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Love takes a dip during an event for Special Olympics in March 2013.

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Love used a Ricky Rubio figurine as his good-luck charm while representing the Timberwolves at the 2013 draft lottery.

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Love chats with Team USA coach during a minicamp in July 2013.

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Love and the Timberwolves had their December 2013 game in Mexico City postponed because of smoky conditions in the arena.