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5 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Kevin Love

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5 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Kevin Love

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Kevin Love was drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies but never played for them. What else is there to know about the power forward? Find out as I list five things you may have not known about Love.

5. Over The Hill

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5. Over The Hill

Kyrie Irving
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If you have ever seen the "Uncle Drew" commercials, then you may have wondered which NBA players have starred in it. Turns out, Love has acted in the ad series with Kyrie Irving as old folks.

4. Like Father Like Son

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4. Like Father Like Son

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Kevin isn't the only "Love" to go pro. Love's father Stan Love played in the NBA from 1971-75. He played for the Los Angeles Lakers and the San Antonio Spurs.

3. The Sweet Life

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3. The Sweet Life

Dwight Howard
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Love appeared on the Disney Channel series 'The Suite Life On Deck' with Dwight Howard and Deron Williams. Surprisingly, this isn't Love's only television appearance.

2. If The Shoe Fits

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2. If The Shoe Fits

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In 2011, Love signed an endorsement deal with the Chinese shoe company 361 Degrees. The endorsement is for six years. This appears odd, considering most players in the NBA sign deals with Nike.

1. All In The famiy

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1. All In The famiy

Mike Love
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The Loves don't just have history in basketball, but they have a history in music. Love's uncle Mike Love was one of the founding members of The Beach Boys!

Amanda Sklarek is a Pittsburgh Penguins/NHL writer for www.RantSports.com. Follow her on Twitter @amandabukowski, “Like” her on Facebook or add her to your network on Google.

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