Lisa Leslie Hall of Fame NBA

Lisa Leslie (born July 7, 1972) is a trailblazer in women's basketball, renowned for her dominance on the court and her role in elevating the sport's visibility. Standing 6'5", she was a formidable presence as a center for the Los Angeles Sparks from 1997 to 2009. Leslie led the Sparks to two WNBA championships (2001, 2002) and was named Finals MVP both times. A three-time WNBA Most Valuable Player (2001, 2004, 2006), she was also the first player to dunk in a WNBA game.

Internationally, Leslie earned four Olympic gold medals (1996, 2000, 2004, 2008) and was a key contributor to Team USA's dominance in women's basketball. Her accolades include 12 All-WNBA selections, 4 All-Defensive Team honors, and 2 Defensive Player of the Year awards. Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2015, Leslie's legacy continues to inspire future generations of athletes.

Leslie's Awards & Achievements:

• FIBA World Championship MVP (2002)
• 8× WNBA All-Star (1999–2003, 2005, 2006, 2009)
• 3× WNBA All-Star Game MVP (1999, 2001, 2002)
• 8× All-WNBA First Team (1997, 2000–2004, 2006, 2008)
• First player to dunk in a WNBA game (July 30, 2002)

WNBA Records:

• 2× WNBA All-Defensive First Team (2006, 2008)
• 2× WNBA All-Defensive Second Team (2005, 2009)
• WNBA Peak Performer (2004)
• WNBA 10th Anniversary Team (2006)
• WNBA 15th Anniversary Team (2011)
• WNBA 20th Anniversary Team (2016)
• WNBA 25th Anniversary Team (2021)

WNBA Teams :

Los Angeles Sparks (1997–2009)

WNBA Draft:
1997: Allocated
Los Angeles Sparks

Number Worn:
9

WNBA Stats:

Games Played:
363
Points:
6,263 (17.3 PPG)
Rebounds:
3,307 (9.1 RPG)
Assists:
868 (2.4 APG)
Blocks:
822 total (2.3 BPG)
Field Goal Percentage:
47.0%
Free Throw Percentage:
69.5%
Three-Point Percentage:
31.6%
Minutes Per Game:
32.1