Bob Love Biography

As a kid Bob Love had a great love for the game of basketball.  Like most kids, his dream was to play professionally, but unlike most kids he worked tirelessly to make that dream a reality.  In 1965 Love realized his dream of playing in the NBA, joining the Cincinnati Royals as a 4th round draft pick.  He’d go on to become a star for the Chicago Bulls, leading the team in scoring during all seven years he played in the windy city.

In 1977 Love’s basketball career came to an end due to a back injury, and despite the success he enjoyed during his 11-year NBA career he struggled financially after his career.  What many did not know about Love is that he struggled with a speech impediment that resulted in him not being able to publicly endorse products and speak in public. 

As a result, Love took a job washing dishes at a café in Seattle to make money when his basketball career came to an end.  Although this was a source of embarrassment for the for NBA star, he did what he had to do to provide and eventually he overcame his speech impediment to become a prominent speaker.

Currently Love is one of the most sought after motivational speakers on the circuit.  His moving story recounts his rise from poverty to NBA stardom and from his post career struggles to becoming an inspirational sports hero.  He’s truly a basketball great. 

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