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Lisa Deshaun Leslie (born July 7, 1972) is an American former professional basketball player. She is currently the head coach for Triplets in the BIG3 professional basketball league, as well as a studio analyst for Orlando Magic broadcasts on Bally Sports Florida.
From her roots in Compton to dominating the court and beyond, Lisa embodies grace, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of greatness. Read the full story by @redisdowntoearth and get inspired by Lisa’s journey of kindness, effort, and consistency.
Lisa Deshawn Leslie Twitter : LisaLeslie Instagram: lisaleslie. Position: Center Shoots: Right. 6-5 , 170lb (196cm, 77kg) Born: July 7, 1972 (Age: 52-006d) in Gardena, California. College: USC. High School: Morningside in Inglewood, California.
Sep 8, 2021 · Before Griner’s moment, a different player had blazed the trail for dunking in women’s professional basketball a decade earlier. Lisa Leslie made it a reality when she became the first in 2002.
Oct 11, 2022 · MIES (Switzerland) - Four-time Olympic gold medalist and two-time FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup champion Lisa Leslie is having her epic career recognized by being inducted to the FIBA Hall of Fame.
Playing for the LA Sparks her entire professional career, Leslie won the WNBA title in 2001 and 2002. She earned three MVP awards (2001, 2004 and 2006) and was selected into eight all-star teams. When she retired from the league in 2009, she was the all-time leader in points and rebounds.
A ceremony on Friday in Springfield, Mass., will officially immortalize Lisa Leslie as a Basketball Hall of Famer. But the charismatic, 6-foot-5 center cemented her legacy long before 2015 with...
The Los Angeles Sparks, the latest addition to the glitz and glamour of Tinseltown, landed Lisa Leslie from the University of Southern California. Leslie was the perfect match for the Hollywood set, blending beauty and grace with strength and athleticism like no one before.
Leslie guided the USA National Team to four Olympic Gold Medals in 1996, 2000, 2004, and 2008. She set an American Olympic women’s scoring record in 1996 by scoring 35 points versus Japan. Leslie was named the 2001 Sportswoman of the Year by the Women’s Sports Foundation.
Oct 28, 2021 · From her playing days to her second career after retirement, WNBA legend Lisa Leslie has shaped the game and set the tone for Black women in basketball for decades to come.
