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LA Legend Lisa Leslie Immortalized in Bronze
14 May
Summary
- Lisa Leslie to receive a statue outside Crypto.com Arena.
- Statue ceremony scheduled for Sunday, September 20.
- Leslie becomes second WNBA player with a franchise statue.
Los Angeles is set to honor basketball icon Lisa Leslie with a statue outside Crypto.com Arena. The unveiling ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, September 20. Leslie, a celebrated figure for the Los Angeles Sparks, will be immortalized in bronze, joining other sports legends in the arena's Star Plaza.
Leslie's impact on women's basketball is profound. A three-time MVP and four-time Olympic gold medalist, she played her entire 12-year WNBA career with the Sparks, leading them to championships in 2001 and 2002. She remains the franchise's all-time leader in numerous statistical categories.
This honor marks a significant milestone, as Leslie becomes only the second WNBA player ever to receive a statue from her franchise. Her legacy includes breaking barriers, such as being the first player to dunk in a WNBA game, thus reshaping perceptions of the sport.
