Upper Deck Signs NBA All-Star Kevin Love to Exclusive Autographed Memorabilia Deal

CARLSBAD, Calif., Dec. 11, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Upper Deck, the leader in authentic memorabilia and premium collectibles, announced today a multi-year deal with Kevin Love that will allow the company to produce an exclusive line of signed memorabilia. Love is a three-time NBA All-Star who was a standout for the Minnesota Timberwolves before joining the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2014. Love has been lighting it up on the court this season and he is focused on helping the Cavaliers return to the NBA Finals.

In addition to popular items like signed jerseys and basketballs, several never-before-seen limited edition pieces will be showcased as part of the collection. Three fused acrylic layers featuring two Love images and one authentic signature come together in an incredible framed Shadow Box piece that can be hung as a centerpiece of a collection or placed on an office shelf to display at the envy of coworkers. An exclusive curve display has an authentic signed piece of game-used floor, highlighted by a photo montage of Love showing his prowess around the court.

"Kevin Love is a great addition to our ever-growing portfolio of basketball superstars," said Jason Masherah, President of Upper Deck. "We are excited to bring fresh and innovative products to his fans in across the globe, and we look forward to introducing some exclusive multi-signed items featuring Love with other Upper Deck athletes in the future."

Fans can view the first wave of the exclusive Kevin Love collection at http://UpperDeckStore.com/Kevin-Love.

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Upper Deck, headquartered in Carlsbad, Calif., is a worldwide sports and entertainment company built on the pillars of quality craftsmanship, authenticity and innovation with a dedication to creating products that turn memorable moments into collectibles. Upper Deck is home to the world's greatest athletes, including Michael Jordan, Wayne Gretzky, Tiger Woods and LeBron James.

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