Rare Photos of Kevin Love

Kevin Love, a three-time All-Star, Olympic gold medalist and the NBA's Most Improved Player in 2010-11, turned 27 years old on Sept. 7, 2015. Here's a look at some rare photos of the power forward.
Rare Photos of Kevin Love
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Rare Photos of Kevin Love

1989

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Courtesy of the Love Family

A six-month-old Kevin Love is introduced to basketball at a very, very early age.

1991

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Courtesy of the Love Family

At two years old, Love knew he was destined for a career in hoops

1994

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Courtesy of the Love Family

A five-year-old Kevin Love rocks a sweet Jerry West jersey.

2004

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Bob Leverone/Sporting News/Icon SMI

Love attended the 2004 Nike All-American Basketball Camp in Indianapolis, but controversy ensued when he chose to play in Reebok's ABCD Camp.

2006

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Michael J. LeBrecht II/SI

Here's Love donning his Denver Nuggets-colored ABCD jersey.

2006

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Michael J. LeBrecht II/SI

Love gets chippy at ABCD camp.

2007

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Louis Lopez/Cal Sport Media

Love finished his high school career at Lake Oswego High in Oregon as the all-time leading scorer in state history with 2,628 points, breaking a 50-year-old record. He also led the Lakers (yes, the Lakers) to a state title.

2007

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Louis Lopez/Cal Sport Media

You know you're big time when people want your autograph in high school.

2007

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AP

The 2007 McDonald's All-American National High School Player of the Year shot hoops with Quentin Harris during a visit to a Ronald McDonald House in Louisville, Ky.

2007

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Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images

Because who wouldn't want an autographed Topps card of Greg Oden from the McDonald's All-American game?

2007

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Susan Goldman/AP

2006 Gatorade Male Athlete of the Year Greg Oden congratulates the 2007 Gatorade Athletes of the Year, Kevin Love and Maya Moore, in Los Angeles.

2007

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Dustin Snipes/Icon SMI

Just hanging out at the Pac-10 Media Day.

2007

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Robert Beck/SI

UCLA's Kevin Love hangs out with USC standout O.J. Mayo on the set of a photo shoot for SI.

2007

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Robert Beck/SI

He'd be wise to frame this photo.

2008

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Jennifer Pottheiser/NBAE via Getty Images

Love does his best Fred Astaire impression.

2009

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Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images

Love interviewed former NBA forward Robert Horry before Game 1 of the 2009 Finals between the Magic and Lakers at Staples Center in Los Angeles.

2009

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David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images

No, he did not think (at least, we hope he didn't) this was a good look. It was merely "Kurt Rambis Night" at the Target Center.

2010

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Bill Baptist/NBAE via Getty Images

Love, with former UCLA teammate Russell Westbrook, joking around during 2010 NBA All-Star weekend in Dallas.

2010

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Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images

While helping Team USA to a gold medal at the 2010 FIBA World Championship, Love spent his off time touring Europe. Check him out in front of the Acropolis in Athens.

2010

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Garrett W. Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images

Love and his father, former NBA player Stan Love, dined at the Four Seasons in Istanbul during the World Championship.

2010

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Dean Hendler/Disney Channel via Getty Images

Love and Dwight Howard guest star on "The Suite Life on Deck," which may have stifled any career in acting.

2011

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Joe Corrigan/Getty Images

Love shows some skills in Times Square after announcing he'll be playing in upcoming beach volleyball tournaments during the NBA lockout.

2012

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Eric Gay/AP

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

2012

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David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images

Love, who grew up with dreams of playing quarterback, looks ready to gun a t-shirt.

2013

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David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images

Love takes a dip during an event for Special Olympics.

2013

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Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images

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

2013

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Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images

Love chats with Team USA coach Mike Krzyzewski during a minicamp.

2013

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David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images

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

2014

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Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images

Love wields a drill during the NBA Cares All-Star Day of Service.

2014

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Ann Heisenfelt/AP

Injured with a hyper-extended right elbow, Love cheers his teammates from the bench during their game against the Houston Rockets.

2015

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Mark Duncan/AP

Kevin Love, LeBron James and Kyrie Irving celebrate after a 113-108 overtime win over the Washington Wizards in April 2015.

2015

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Jim Rogash/Getty Images

Kevin Love reacts after a season-ending shoulder injury against the Boston Celtics in Game 4 of a first-round playoff series in April 2015.

2015

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Steven Senne/AP

Cleveland made the NBA Finals but was forced to play the majority of the series without Kevin Love and Kyrie Irving, both who were injured.

2015

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Kevin Mazur/WireImage

LeBron James and Kevin Love attend the 2015 ESPYS at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

2015

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Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images

Kevin Love and Mike Krzyzewski of the USA National Team share a laugh during a minicamp at UNLV in Las Vegas.


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