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Love, Rubio strike familiar pose on new SLAM cover

The newest issue of SLAM magazine features Minnesota's Kevin Love and Ricky Rubio. The publication calls it a "throwback" -- harkening back to a 1997 issue featuring Kevin Garnett and Stephon Marbury.
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Lot to love about the newest issue of SLAM magazine, with Timberwolves Kevin Love and Ricky Rubio on the cover. The publication calls it a "Throwback" cover -- harkening back to a 1997 issue featuring Kevin Garnett and Stephon Marbury. Compare and contrast below:

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