I think 02 is the year Kevin only prepped for 12 weeks and as such, his legs were definitely lacking. That was probably his best chance to win the Mr. O because 02 was Ronnie's worst showing.
to be honest, at least based on those pics, Kevin doesn't look like he pushed ronnie hard at all that year.
maybe if Kevin had a full year of training and showed up at his best (looking something his 92 or 94 AC form) but not like that.
the back comparison is embarassing for him.