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The Kevin Love Short List

Since his 2008 ascension to the NBA, 23-year-old Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Kevin Love has emerged as one of the league's most dynamic young talents: He's a relentless rebounder who holds the record for the longest streak of double-doubles, and finished sixth in MVP voting this season. Love's offseason allows little time for slacking. When the sharpshooting threat isn't out promoting random video games – sports games and shooters are his thing – he's preparing to compete in London this summer as a member of the USA Olympic Basketball team. Still, Love managed to get an afternoon off to take us on a cruise through Los Angeles, where he talked about his musical heroes (he happens to be the nephew of Beach Boys co-founder Mike Love), clothing preferences, and how he ended up with a grand piano in his living room. Launch Gallery >>

– Ben Detrick