Quick Info
| Profession | Former professional basketball player |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 07/07/1972 |
| Age | 54 years |
| Birthplace | Gardena, California, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Latest News about Lisa Leslie
20/09/2026
Lisa Leslie had a bronze statue unveiled outside Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles during a Sparks home game. She became the first Sparks player to receive this honor, and the ceremony recognized her role in building the franchise and the WNBA. Leslie also used the event to discuss wanting to be remembered for more than her basketball accomplishments.
25/03/2026
CBS Sports and the WNBA expanded their partnership, and Leslie was named an analyst for the return of the network's studio show, 'The WNBA Tipoff Show,' for the 2026 season. She joins Renee Montgomery as a second analyst, with Jenny Dell hosting. The role continues Leslie's broadcasting work, which has also included NBC, ABC and Fox Sports.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Lisa Deshaun Leslie is a retired American professional basketball center who played in the WNBA and for the United States national team. She won four Olympic gold medals and three WNBA Most Valuable Player awards, and was among the first inductees of the WNBA era into major basketball halls of fame. She has since worked as a broadcaster, podcast host, and business owner. |
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| Notable Milestone | First player to dunk in a WNBA game, in July 2002 |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
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| Weight | 170 lb (77 kg) |
| Position | Center |
| Shooting Hand | Right (left-handed by nature, trained herself to be ambidextrous) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Morningside High School, Inglewood, California |
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| University | University of Southern California (USC), 1990-1994, women's basketball |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Spouse | Michael Lockwood |
| Marriage Date | 05/11/2005 |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Michael Lockwood, a pilot and former Air Force basketball player |
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Career
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| WNBA Draft | Selected seventh overall in the 1997 inaugural WNBA draft | ||||
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| Broadcasting and Coaching |
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| Acting | Appeared in the film Think Like a Man | ||||
| Honors | First Sparks player to receive a bronze statue on Star Plaza outside Crypto.com Arena (September 2026) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Grew up in Compton, California, and was already about six feet tall in sixth grade | |
| 2. Was the only left-handed player in her early drills and taught herself to shoot and dribble with both hands | |
| 3. Played on an all-boys middle school basketball team | |
| 4. Played professionally in Italy and briefly for Spartak Moscow before the WNBA began | |
| 5. Was among the first women's basketball players honored with the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame |
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