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The Golden State Warriors have put together their teams through a variety of ways over the years, yet few approaches have proven as successful as the NBA draft. More than anything else, the most talented players to represent the Warriors have arrived in Golden State either by being selected directly in the annual draft or through trades executed on that same night.The Golden State Warriors have taken many of their top stars through the draft, but have also landed a number of notable players over the years as well. From tiny colleges to blue blood programs, these alumni have contributed significantly to the team's roster over the years. So, we chose to take a closer look at which Dubs came from which schools over the years.So without further ado, let's take a look at every player who has been drafted by the Warriors out of San Francisco State University.Joe Galbo - forwardDraft year and position: 10th round (7th pick, 109th overall), 1967 NBA DraftSeasons at San Francisco State University: unknownSeasons played with Warriors: did not make the teamJoe Callaghan - forwardDraft year and position: 12th round (6th pick, 161st overall), 1969 NBA DraftSeasons at San Francisco State University: unknownSeasons played with Warriors: did not make the teamGirard Chatman - forwardDraft year and position: 10th round (7th pick, 134th overall), 1969 NBA DraftSeasons at San Francisco State University: unknownSeasons played with Warriors: did not make the teamAll stats and data courtesy of Basketball Reference.This article originally appeared on Warriors Wire: Every San Francisco State University player drafted by the Golden State Warriors

SEATTLE, WA - MAY 27: Starter Luis Castillo #58 of the Seattle Mariners celebrates after a striking out Carlos Santana #41 of the Pittsburgh Pirates to end the top half of the sixth inning of a game at T-Mobile Park on May 27, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Stephen Brashear/Getty Images) | Getty ImagesWhen Castillo was brought in at the 2022 trade deadline, my whole perspective on this franchise shifted. Riding a 14-game winning streak, the Mariners found themselves in a playoff spot at the deadline. It was time. A top-10 prospect and a top-50 prospect plus two depth pieces was a high price, but I was sure Castillo was worth it. And for as good as Castillo was, its hard to overstate how much that trade meant. It was a signal about who the Mariners were as a franchise. They were in it for real.And as for the man himself, I was smitten right away. Meeting up with the team in New York, Castillo dyed the end of his hair teal and blue to replace the Cincinnati Red. He was all in. He struck out 8 Yankees over 6.2 innings, picking up the first of his 43 wins in a Mariners uniform. The fact that the Mariners had outbid the Yankees to get Castillo only sweetened the moment, underlining Castillos meaning. He followed that up in his first home start at T-Mobile by facing the Yankees again, pitching eight shutout innings in the best game Ive ever seen. Those were the first two of 11 starts he ripped off to close out 2022 with a 3.17 ERA and a strikeout rate of 28.9%.On a team that lacked a frontline starter, he was the obvious choice to start Game 1 of the Wild Card Round. The only swear word in the Sun Hat Award record book refers to why he won the award that day: for kicking the shit out of the Blue Jays in Seattles first postseason game in 21 years. His final line that day? 7.1 IP, 0 R, 6 H, 5 K, 0 BB, 19 whiffs. He averagedaveraged100 mph on both his four-seamer and his two-seamer. Luis Castillo was the proof. The Mariners had arrived.He followed that up with an All-Star 2023. His final numbers belie how elite that season was. He pitched at least five innings in 32 of his 33 starts, living up to his La Piedra nickname. His 3.01 ERA and K-BB% of 21.8% through August had him entering the seasons final month in the pole position for the Cy Young Award.Along the way, he was always the showman, even helping keep things light through the teams struggles, using his signature flex to joke around with Shohei Ohtani. And he fought to keep the team in the running, collecting 22 whiffs in the game that saw his 1,000th career strikeout. It was a season that saw the MLB debuts of Bryce Miller, Bryan Woo, and Emerson Hancock. Certainly each of them was impressive as a rookie, but its easy to forget in retrospect how much they struggled and how much it mattered that Castillo was there to keep the ship steady.As the team scuffled through 2024, Castillo was a shining beacon of competence. He was a key part of the rotations stretch of 21 consecutive games allowing 2 runs or fewer. One of those starts was his nine-strikeout dismantling of the Rockies as the snow fell in the Denver night, smacking down all the talk about how hes a hot-weather pitcher.It was the first year of his decline, but he was making adjustments to keep making it work, including a mid-game adjustment in a game against Anaheim to complete a sweep. That was one of several games when his fastest pitch of the night was his last one. Emptying the tank at the end is just one of many stratagems he shared with his rotationmates that helped them ascend to their own stardom.Castillos arrival really signaled something about the franchise. And if all he did was anchor the 2022 stretch run, that would have been enough. But as the years passed by, his legacy came into clearer focus. From the time Bryan Woo replaced Marco Gonzales in June 2023, this rotation belonged to Castillo. Yesterday, Logan Gilbert told Angie Mentink, Luis [always] told me after a bad outing, dont change anything. You dont need to change anything. La Piedra was such a steady, level-headed presence that he could even get that message through to his most neurotic teammate. Gilbert reports that after one particularly bad bullpen outing, He told me, Dont think too much, dont change too much, dont try too hard. . . . He knew the right words to say at the right time. He was always that way.Last year, the Mariners entered the season with the rotation as the unquestioned strength of the team, practically its whole identity. But while it was a strength, the starters struggled to stay on the field. Castillo was the only pitcher to make each and every one of his scheduled starts. Though he was no longer the front man of the rotation, he remained the rock. In that way, he was the man who led this franchise to its first division title in a quarter century. Its no wonder he was on the mound the night they clinched that title, striking out 10 over 7.1 innings of one-hit ball.Age comes for us all, and rosters turn over. Luis Castillo was the veteran who steadied the young team, and now the time has come for him to help shepherd another young team. The Mariners rotation is five home-grown grown-ups now. But they grew up under Luis Castillo, and thats a mark that wont be forgotten. When the Mariners celebrate their 100th season, hell be in the video highlights.Before todays game, Andrs Muoz said, Today is a sad day. I couldnt agree more. Castillo was a giant, and he gets a rare off-recap Sun Hat Award, his fifth and final one, in honor of his four years of exceptional service to the franchise, to the fan base, and to me. Gracias, La Piedra. La Piedra Para Siempre.

Allen Iverson's simple response to Jaylen Brown and LeBron James joining the 76ers originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The Philadelphia 76ers have shown their ambition in the 2026 offseason, as they traded for Jaylen Brown. It was already a masterful decision from Mike Gansey and the 76ers front office, but that also led to them convincing LeBron James that they are the best possible destination.Now, Philly is heading into the 2026-27 season with a starting lineup of Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, Brown, James, and Joel Embiid. That is one of the most daunting opponents in the league, and the 76ers have them moving forward. That has led to a lot of reactions throughout the league and the community, including former players.Allen Iverson seems excited for Jaylen Brown and LeBron James playing for the 76ersAs one of the biggest stars in franchise history, Allen Iverson is often spoken of as the face of the organization. He was truly one of the biggest names in professional sports, which is why he had a lasting impact on basketball culture despite not winning a championship.The closest he came to winning a title was in 2001 when he led the 76ers to the NBA Finals against the mighty Los Angeles Lakers. It was one of the greatest Lakers teams of all time, and Iverson was the primary reason why they did not have a spotless record due to his Game 1 performance when he scored 48 points.MORE:The challenge of winning a title for Philly enticed LeBron JamesNow, he has been enjoying being a viewer at the arena or at home. Iverson has become synonymous with the 76ers, so seeing him be excited about Brown and James joining the team is a good feeling for the fans. He knows they will have a profound impact for the 76ers, which is a good sign moving forward."Aint no fun when the rabbit got the gun," Iverson simply said to Chris Haynes regarding the 76ers' new players.It will be challenging to go up against the 76ers because of the abundance of talent on the roster. This will be one of the toughest teams to play against, and with Nick Nurse serving as head coach, they will have good sets on both sides of the game.Iverson's excitement for the 76ers is valid because they have so many talented players across the roster. While they are not the biggest title favorites at the moment, they could go on a run that beats out the other top contenders.More NBA news:VJ Edgecombe has no problems learning from LeBron James and Jaylen BrownIman Shumpert believes the 76ers still have to go through the Knicks to win a titleBam Adebayo's reaction to LeBron James joining the 76ers instead of the HeatRich Paul believes Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe will benefit from learning from LeBron JamesAnfernee Simons knows the sixth-man role he has to play for the 76ers is important

When Jacoby Brissett returned to full practice reps earlier this week, following the conclusion of his contract negotiation saga, he immediately elevated the first-team offense. Head coach Mike LaFleur even acknowledged that practice on Friday, July 31 was the best that his group has looked since training camp began.But two days later, Brissett and the Cardinals offense took a step backward.Most notably, Brissett finished the day with two interceptions. Both resulted from poor reads. On the first, he threw directly at cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting, who undercut an out route from Michael Wilson. On the second, he never saw linebacker Cody Simon gaining depth in the flat, where he stepped in front of Marvin Harrison Jr. on another out route.With Brissett struggling, Harrison finished the day without a single catch on just one target. Wilson caught one ball on his two targets. The lone bright spot for the starting offense was Trey McBride, who caught all six of his targets, including a touchdown during red zone work.The biggest silver lining, though, came from the backups. Carson Beck had his best day of training camp, with a few standout throws. On one, he layered a perfect pass over a linebacker to hit Simi Fehoko over the middle. On the very next play, he stepped through a muddled pocket to find Xavier Weaver for a touchdown. Later, he went back to Weaver on the goal line, with a well-placed ball where only Weaver could catch it.Offensive line struggles againIts been a difficult training camp for the Cardinals offensive line. While their wide receivers have done well finding space at the second level, the trenches have without question been won by the defense.That was especially clear on Sunday, Aug. 2.All day, the Cardinals starting offensive line struggled to create any space for the running game a consistent theme of camp. It performed slightly better in pass protection, but right tackle Elijah Wilkinson continued what has been a difficult training camp, with multiple poor reps.At one point, the Cardinals even shuffled the hierarchy up front, bringing rookie Chase Bisontis into the first team at right guard, while Isaiah Adams slid to left guard with Isaac Seumalo moving to the bench. Bisontis immediately made a nice block to help open a hole for Jeremiyah Love, although he did whiff on a block with the second team later in the day. He only remained in for one drive before Seumalo returned.When asked about Bisontis, the coaching staff has praised his blocking ability, while saying that he needs to adjust to the schematic challenges posed by NFL defenses. His series with the starting offense could indicate that he is progressing in that area.Trey Benson absentRunning back Trey Benson was not spotted during practice, either during individual or team work. Benson had previously been practicing with the second-team offense after returning from the torn meniscus that ended his 2025 season.It could be an uphill battle for Benson to make the roster, as he remains behind Love, Tyler Allgeier and James Conner on the depth chart. But the reason for this latest absence is not yet clear, as LaFleur did not address Bensons situation ahead of practice.This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Cardinals camp observations: Rough day for Jacoby Brissett, offense

CHICAGO The Chicago Cubs search for a starting pitcher has landed them a veteran with postseason experience.Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Kevin Gausman is heading to the Cubs, a source confirmed to the Chicago Tribune, in exchange for two minor leaguers, outfielder Brett Bateman and infielder Ty Southisene.Gausman, 35, gives the Cubs a proven big-league starter, even amid a slightly down year in Toronto. In 23 starts this season, Gausman owns a 4.38 ERA and 102 ERA+ over 127 1/3 innings. Hes in the final year of the five-year, $110 million deal he signed with the Blue Jays. In his last start with the Blue Jays on Saturday, Gausman held the St. Louis Cardinals to one run on nine hits in 5 2/3 innings.If Gausman pitches on normal rest, he would be lined up to face his former team Thursday in the Blue Jays makeup game at Wrigley Field. That game was postponed due to weather on June 21.The Cubs are banking on Gausmans track record as a two-time All-Star with a 3.34 ERA and 124 ERA+ in his previous five seasons. Theyre also getting a veteran with postseason experience as they look to make a deeper October run. Hes pitched in the playoffs in four of the last five years and made six postseason appearances last year for the Blue Jays (10 earned runs in 30 2/3 innings).The Cubs and Blue Jays had teamed up earlier Sunday to send right-hander Jameson Taillon, who was designated for assignment Monday, to Toronto for cash considerations or a player to be named later.While right-hander Edward Cabrera is nearing a return he allowed three runs, two hits, two walks and struck out three in 1 2/3 innings Friday in his first of what likely will be three rehab starts the Cubs needed reinforcements and should continue to look for pitching staff upgrades until Mondays 6 p.m. ET trade deadline.Bateman, an eighth-round draft pick in 2023, has thrived in his first season at Triple A. The 24-year-old center fielder, rated the teams No. 21 prospect by MLB Pipeline, posted a .312/.431/.422 slash line in 81 games for Iowa with 23 extra-base hits, 20 stolen bases and 33 RBIs. Bateman didnt have a path to the majors this season given the Cubs depth at the position.Southisene, ranked No. 13 in the Cubs system by MLB Pipeline, joined the organization as a fourth-round draft pick in 2024. Hes shown great plate discipline at High-A South Bend this season with a .459 on-base percentage. But Southisene, 21, doesnt possess great pop; the middle infielder has yet to hit a home run through 156 games in his professional career.____

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Aug 2, 2026; Washington, D.C., USA; Jessica Pegula (USA) (L) and Alexandra Eala (PHI) (R) pose at the net prior to their women's singles final of the 2026 Mubadala DC Open at Rock Creek Park Tennis Center. Geoff Burke-Imagn ImagesJessica Pegula, Alexandra Eala, Taylor Fritz, and Rafael Jdar have suffered a major setback after their long wait to complete their respective finals on Sunday, August 2, ended in disappointment. The Mubadala DC Open organizers announced that play had been canceled for the day due to relentless rain.The update comes after the ATP and WTA 1000 events in Montral and Toronto, respectively, were also forced to delay play because of inclement weather.Jessica Pegula and Alexandra Eala Forced to Extend Mubadala DC Open StayPegula and Eala were scheduled to take the court for their final at 12:00 p.m. ET on Sunday. However, the match did not get underway until 3:00 p.m. local time after the tournament issued multiple rain delay updates.The pair completed 13 uninterrupted games, with Pegula leading 6-4, 1-2, before another spell of rain forced them off the court. Tournament organizers were unable to get the courts back into playable condition as persistent drizzle throughout the day prevented the final from resuming.At around 9:00 p.m. ET, the Mubadala DC Open officially canceled Sundays play and postponed the matches to Monday. While Jessica Pegula and Alexandra Eala will resume their final from the second set, the ATP 500 final between Taylor Fritz and Rafael Jdar, which was scheduled to follow on the same court, has been postponed in its entirety to August 3.Matches have been cancelled for tonight. The womens singles final will now take place at 12:00 p.m. tomorrow. The mens singles final will take place not before 1:00 p.m. tomorrow. Ticketing information to come soon, the statement on the tournaments social media page read.As of the time of writing, Mondays weather forecast for Washington, D.C., still includes the possibility of rain.The postponement is especially frustrating for the quartet, who are eager to continue their North American hardcourt campaigns at the ongoing WTA 1000 and ATP Masters 1000 events in Toronto and Montral, respectively. However, all four players are seeded at their respective tournaments and have received first-round byes, giving them some additional time before entering the draw.Incidentally, the opening day of the Canadian Open main draw in both Toronto and Montral was also disrupted by rain on Sunday.The August 2nd evening session (Session 3) has been cancelled. Please note that our ticketing team will contact ticket holders shortly to present the options available to them. Please note that the site will close at 7:30 p.m., the update for the Masters 1000 event in Montral read.All matches have been cancelled for tonight. Sunny skies in our future. Action resumes tomorrow! the WTA Toronto update read.MORE: Been Difficult Bianca Andreescu Dispels Misconception About Her Comeback Journey Ahead of Toronto RunWhile several matches were suspended midway through, first-round contests featuring Matteo Berrettini, Gabriel Diallo, Bianca Andreescu, and others were postponed in their entirety to Monday.This article originally appeared on Pro Football Network.

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After 17 months away, Kevin Owens made a stunning return to the ring Sunday at WWE SummerSlam 2026 Night 2 in U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Along with Gunther, Owens was announced as a surprise entrant into the Undisputed WWE title No. 1 contender match between Sami Zayn and Finn Balor, which Owens then won by pinning Zayn.Owens, 42, was last seen before WrestleMania 41 when he was lined up to take on Randy Orton. His momentum hit an abrupt halt when he suffered a bad neck injury that required surgery, bringing Owens' career into question. On the WWE SummerSlam 2026 Night 2 Post-Show, the former Universal Champion discussed his road back to the ring."It was a rough road, honestly. It really was. But none of that matters now because I'm here," Owens said."There was a moment where I thought it wasn't going to happen, and I definitely did not make peace with it. I was not ready. Getting this taken away from you when you're not ready is hard. But I had such a great group around me to support me through it. My wife, my kids, my parents, my friends, the WWE medical staff. Even you [retired wrestler Big E], I would talk to you a lot. But I was never OK with it."KEVIN OWENS IS BACK!!!! THIS IS MADNESS!!! pic.twitter.com/W1BWKhNuVb WWE (@WWE) August 2, 2026Battling back from injuries is nothing new in Owens' career. This one, however, was scarier than the rest.It wasn't until a matter of weeks ago that Owens even found himself cleared to compete, he revealed."Honestly, up until a month ago, I thought this may be it," Owens said."We kept doing scans. It kept not showing exactly what we were hoping for, as far as the healing process from the surgery. Then I was like, well, I don't know. Maybe it's just not going to happen."A few weeks ago, we did a scan, and they were like, 'We finally saw what we needed to see. You can get back in the ring.' And from there, here I am."KO IS NO. 1 CONTENDER Welcome BACK to the KEVIN OWENS SHOW!!! @FightOwensFightpic.twitter.com/P7Lj5LuV2i WWE (@WWE) August 2, 2026With Owens' big return win, he's now the next challenger in line for a shot at CM Punk, who successfully defended his title against Cody Rhodes at WWE SummerSlam 2026 Night 1.Coincidentally, the aforementioned Orton also played a part in the outcome of Punk vs. Rhodes, nailing Rhodes with a match-deciding RKO in a surprise return of his own.

If Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer had one goal ahead of this years trade deadline, it was to add the type of starting pitcher that a team in win-now mode needs and deserves. And on the eve of the trade deadline, we can now say that he has done just that. The Chicago Cubs landed one of the best rentals on the market Sunday, acquiring right-hander Kevin Gausman from the Toronto Blue Jays for prospects Brett Bateman and Ty Southisene.Gausman, 35, checks a lot of boxes for the Cubs, who have also acquired pitchers David Peterson and Aaron Civale in recent weeks. Not only is Gausman the type of frontline starting pitcher that Chicagos rotation has been missing, but whats more, for a team looking to go deep into October, he has the postseason pedigree that is sought after by every contender.Chicagos newly acquired right-hander is 5-10 with a 4.38 ERA in 23 starts this season, but his 3.51 FIP would suggest that he has been a bit unlucky thus far in 2026. In his postseason career, Gausman has a 3.83 ERA with 56 strikeouts across 56 innings.There might not be a team in baseball that has been hit as hard by injury as the Chicago Cubs this year. And most of that has come in their starting rotation. After right-hander Cade Horton was lost to season-ending elbow surgery, left-hander Justin Steele hit a setback in his rehab and has yet to pitch this season. Right-handers Ben Brown and Edward Cabrera are also currently on the 15-day IL.Nonetheless, the Cubs have shown they arent messing around in their quest to make noise the rest of this season as they try to get back to the playoffs. They designated right-hander Jameson Taillon for assignment on Monday after his struggles continued. He has since been traded to the Blue Jays for a player to be named later or cash.Gausman should slot right in at the top of Chicagos rotation alongside left-handers Shota Imanaga, Matthew Boyd and David Peterson. The Cubs will have to figure out what to do with right-hander Colin Rea upon the return of Cabrera and/or Brown, but thats a good problem to have.Hoyer still has irons in the fire, and as the Monday deadline looms, you can expect the Cubs to continue to augment their roster. They still have needs in the back end of their bullpen and might not be finished adding to the rotation. And because they didnt have to surrender any of their top prospects to land Gausman, the Cubs still have the prospect capital to make more moves. DorseyGrading this return for the Jays:C+Although the Blue Jays took two of three from the Cardinals over the weekend, the defending AL champs made their first major subtraction ahead of the deadline in deciding to trade Gausman before he reaches free agency this winter. Its a somber conclusion to a tremendously successful tenure in Toronto for the right-hander, who didnt miss a single turn through the Blue Jays rotation since signing a five-year, $110 million free-agent deal; only Logan Webb and Dylan Cease have made more regular-season starts since the beginning of 2022.No matter the prospects coming back, this was always going to be a difficult and emotional farewell to a pitcher who endeared himself to the community and fan base at every turn. But trading Gausman is an entirely reasonable decision for the Jays to make given the circumstances, and Toronto landed two intriguing minor-league position players worth monitoring for the future, even if the chances of them making a Gausman-like impact are microscopic.Bateman is a center fielder; Southisene a shortstop. Southisene bats righty; Bateman swings left-handed. Bateman is three years older. The biographic details differ on the surface, but the pros and cons of their profiles as prospects are remarkably similar. The topline question for both is simple: Can their defense at premium positions, plus speed and exceptional knack for reaching base overcome a lack of raw power at the plate? Listed at 5-foot-7 and 170 pounds, Southisene has yet to hit a home run across 156 professional games since he was drafted out of a Las Vegas-area high school in the fourth round in 2024. (Of note: Tys younger brother, Tate, was a first-round pick in 2025 and has broken out this season to become one of the Braves top prospects.) Among 477 minor-league hitters with at least 700 plate appearances the past two seasons, Southisenes .322 slugging percentage ranks 453rd, but his .407 OBP ranks 12th, and he has stolen 72 bases to boot.Batemans bat isnt quite that punchless, but its similar: Among 145 qualified Triple-A hitters this season, Batemans .431 OBP ranks fourth, but his .110 ISO ranks 129th. That both players have a real shot to stick at an up-the-middle position is an obvious buoy for their chances to be useful major leaguers, but such a total lack of slug is rare for regulars in the majors nowadays, so unless Toronto can help them unlock more pop, its tough to project these two as anything more than role players. Batemans debut could come down the stretch especially if incumbent center fielder Daulton Varsho is dealt before Mondays deadline but the 21-year-old Southisene is at least a couple of years away. Shusterman

Lionel Hollins explains how LeBron James made Anthony Davis a better player on the Lakers originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.Now that LeBron James has left the Los Angeles Lakers, it marks the end of an era for the Purple and Gold. Of course, it's not too bad for them because they have another superstar to build around with Luka Doncic. However, there was a time when they did not have that megastar.When James signed with the Lakers in 2018, he inherited a young team. However, they made a splash when they traded for Anthony Davis, a player who was toiling away on the New Orleans Pelicans at the time. That move sealed the deal for the Lakers, giving them a superstar duo.Lionel Hollins speaks about LeBron James' impact on Anthony DavisWhen he was with the Pelicans, Davis was clearly one of the league's most gifted players. He was physically imposing with his height and length, but he also paired that with unreal talent. Davis could defend at the highest possible level in basketball, but he could also serve as the go-to option on offense.That made him enticing for almost every team in the league. However, it was the Lakers that got him in a trade that had a significant package centered on Brandon Ingram at the time. It was a worthy gamble for the Lakers because it ended up with the team winning the 2020 championship.MORE:Gauging LeBron James' all-time teammates throughout his storied careerDavis did have to adjust to playing with James, especially when he got a front-row seat to the latter's hard work behind the scenes. According to former Lakers assistant coach Lionel Hollins, learning about James' work ethic was a turning point for Davis."We got AD in a trade after I had joined the team. AD comes into the weight room in the morning, and he said, 'Bron, you said if I came here, we were going to work out together.' Bron said, 'You gotta wake up earlier if you want to come work with me.' It was a true statement because LeBron is a morning person, AD was hugging that pillow a bit," Hollins said about the relationship between Davis and James on SiriusXM NBA Radio.It seems Davis learned a lot from James because they played together for seven seasons. While they did not win another championship after 2020, it was a big-time era for the Lakers as they established themselves as powerhouses again.More NBA news:Luka Doncic gets compared to the superstars of the 1980s, Magic Johnson and Larry BirdShaquille O'Neal speaks about why he knows why Lakers fans do not like him and LeBron James that muchThe Lakers get a stern warning about their future after LeBron James' exitKevon Looney is now earning the same money in LA as LeBron James is in PhillyJulius "Dr. J" Erving speaks about why he thinks LeBron James has the most unique profile in NBA history