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LA Sports Rankings: Breaking down the top ten Los Angeles athletes

ByEvan Lovett|
Jun 20, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (22) delivers during the first inning against the Washington Nationals at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 20, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (22) delivers during the first inning against the Washington Nationals at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports
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T.J. Leaf

January 5, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins forward TJ Leaf (22) reacts after scoring a basket against the California Golden Bears during the first half at Pauley Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
January 5, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins forward TJ Leaf (22) reacts after scoring a basket against the California Golden Bears during the first half at Pauley Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Did you see the dunk on Cal the other night?

Where did that come from?

The big man with the feathery touch and uncanny scoring ability is apparently a sensational athlete as well.

And a 17.1 PPG and 9.1 RPG average – along with 47% shooting from 3-pt. range – all as a freshman, makes him an L.A. darling, especially if these Bruins can hang another banner in Pauley Pavilion.

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