Women’s basketball legend Lisa Leslie, who played for USC from 1990-94, is a part of basketball history. She became a superstar for the Los Angeles Sparks from 1997-2009. She was an Olympic gold medalist. She did it all. In recognition of her brilliance, ESPN named Leslie one of the top 100 greatest athletes of the 21st century.
Leslie, who won two WNBA Finals MVPs, two WNBA titles, three WNBA MVPs, and eight All-Star selections, was the first woman to dunk in a professional game. She came in at No. 74 on ESPN’s list of the top 100 athletes.
The 6-foot-5 center was also a two-time WNBA Defensive Player of the Year. She led the WNBA in blocks twice.
She averaged 17.3 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 2.3 blocks per game and is part of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame and the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame.
Leslie also has four Olympic gold medals spanning from 1996-2008.
At USC Leslie was a two-time All-American and four-time All-Pac-10 player, averaging 20.1 points per game. The former Trojan still leads the NCAA in blocked shots.
The legacy continues. 💜💛@cameronbrink22 x @LisaLeslie pic.twitter.com/gxJQrDwc70
— Los Angeles Sparks (@LASparks) July 17, 2024
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