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.

Author:
SI Staff
Publish date:
May 19, 2014

Rare Photos of Kevin Love

1989

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

1991

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

1994

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

2004

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

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

2006

Love gets chippy at ABCD camp.

2007

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

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

2007

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

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

2007

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

Just hanging out at the Pac-10 Media Day.

2007

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

2007

He'd be wise to frame this photo.

2008

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Love does his best Fred Astaire impression.

2009

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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

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

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

2010

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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.