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Los Angeles Sparks News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / September 21
Lisa Leslie reveals why she wants to be remembered for more than basketball
LOS ANGELES – The 2026 WNBA season may not have gone the way the Los Angeles Sparks hoped it would, but they’re looking to end the year on a high note.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 21
Lisa Leslie Grateful For Statue Alongside Lakers Legends
The Los Angeles Lakers are known for having many of the greatest players to ever step foot on a basketball court wearing the purple and gold. The same
WNBA News / EssentiallySports / September 21
Lisa Leslie Highlights WNBA’s Trailblazing Legacy With Unfiltered Halftime Speech at Statue Unveiling
Lisa Leslie’s 12-season career with the Los Angeles Sparks and Team USA was filled with iconic performances, championships, personal accolades, and records.
The 'WNBA leading scorers by season' quiz
How many of the WNBA's yearly leading scorers can you name in five minutes?
Philadelphia 76ers News / EssentiallySports / September 21
Congratulations Pour In for Lisa Leslie From LeBron James, Michael Cooper & More as Sparks Unveil Her Statue
Michael Cooper was running a camp in Pasadena in 1994 when Lisa Leslie challenged him to a slam dunk contest. As Cooper said, “The way you won was by the
'Magic , Call Me': Lisa Leslie Sends Message to Lakers Legend at Her Statue Unveiling for a Huge Favor
Magic Johnson’s wish for Lisa Leslie comes true after two years. The WNBA legend, who has been ‘the first’ to achieve many things in life, is honored with an 11-foot bronze statue titled “The First Lady,” unveiled Sunday.
Los Angeles Sparks News / Swish Appeal / September 21
The unveiling of Lisa Leslie’s statue was the perfection celebration of everything that makes the Los Angles Sparks legend special 
Sunday was a historic moment for the Los Angeles Sparks franchise. No, not because they defeated the Portland Fire 105-84 to earn the season series sweep over the expansion team.
Los Angeles Sparks News / Silver Screen & Roll / September 20
Sparks unveil ‘beautiful’ Lisa Leslie statue as fans celebrate franchise icon
LOS ANGELES — Hundreds of Los Angeles Sparks fans gathered around the fences on Star Plaza on Sunday afternoon, draped from head to toe in purple, gold and teal, just trying to catch a glimpse of Sparks legend Lisa Leslie’s statue unveiling ceremony.
Los Angeles Sparks News / EssentiallySports / September 19
'L’Oreal Red': Lisa Leslie Reveals the Iconic Personal Detail Built Into Her Historic Los Angeles Statue
A statue celebrating four Olympic gold medals and a legendary WNBA career already has plenty of reasons to stand out. But Lisa Leslie has revealed one detail on her new Los Angeles monument that fans might not immediately expect: its lips are painted L’Oréal red.
Los Angeles Sparks News / EssentiallySports / August 12
Cameron Brink Makes Franchise Record Despite Sparks’ Loss, But Still Behind Lisa Leslie, Candace Parker
Cameron Brink’s latest milestone has come without the result the Los Angeles Sparks would’ve liked, returning to the court after missing eight games due to a left ankle sprain.
Atlanta Dream News / ChiCitySports / July 25
WNBA legend Lisa Leslie has words for Angel Reese after big news
Women’s basketball icon Lisa Leslie reacted to Angel Reese’s new career milestone on social media. Leslie continues to support Reese’s success both on and off the court, sending a positive message about her new Barbie Signature Role Models.
Debbie Antonelli and Lisa Leslie weigh in on Marina Mabrey’s All-Star snub
The 2026 WNBA All-Star rosters are set, but the debate is far from over. During the CBS Sports broadcast, Debbie Antonelli and Lisa Leslie reviewed the selection lists and focused on Mabrey’s case.
Minnesota Lynx News / HerSportsNation / June 29
'Olivia Miles is in Charge': Lisa Leslie Explains Why Lynx Rookie is Already Important to the Team
Napheesa Collier is sidelined, and the Minnesota Lynx are still sitting at 15-4 and leading the Western Conference. The reason that equation works traces directly back to one rookie point guard running the show.
WNBA News / HerSportsNation / June 29
Lisa Leslie Names This 4-Time MVP Winner as the Current ‘Face of the WNBA’
When a three-time champion and Hall of Fame center calls someone the face of the league, it carries a different kind of weight. When the numbers back it up completely, the conversation stops being debatable.
Lisa Leslie: Caitlin Clark Isn't The Face Of The WNBA
As the conversation continues surrounding the WNBA's treatment of Caitlin Clark, an important question is being asked: Is she truly the "face" of the league?
Phoenix Mercury News / Athlon Sports / June 28
WNBA Legend Lisa Leslie Raises Her Issue With Alyssa Thomas After Caitlin Clark Incident
WNBA legend Lisa Leslie has given her take on the Caitlin Clark-Alyssa Thomas matter and how she believes the latter should’ve acted after the incident.
WNBA News / HerSportsNation / June 22
WNBA legends Lisa Leslie and Rebecca Lobo revisit their historic first meeting
Decades ago, two young women stepped onto a court not knowing if their new league would survive. 30 years on, Lisa Leslie and Rebecca Lobo looked back at that same moment. On June 21, 2026, a special segment aired during ESPN’s WNBA Countdown Presented by Google Pixel.
Indiana Fever News / Yardbarker / May 16
Lisa Leslie says the quiet part out loud about Caitlin Clark's true impact on WNBA
Clark has become a media phenom since their days in college, and watching the Indiana Fever play in packed arenas and draw the most nationally televised games in the league speaks volumes about her impact.
WNBA News / Athlon Sports / May 14
WNBA Legend Lisa Leslie Announced New Busines Venture Before Statue Announcement
You cannot tell the story of the WNBA without spending some time relaying the greatness of Hall of Fame center, Lisa Leslie. She spent the entirety of her 12-year WNBA career with the Los Angeles Sparks, averaging 17.3 points, 9.1 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 2.3 blocks per game.
WNBA News / Field Level Media / May 14
Sparks to unveil Lisa Leslie statue at Crypto.com Arena
The Los Angeles Sparks will honor Hall of Famer Lisa Leslie with a statue in Star Plaza at Crypto.com Arena. The team announced plans Thursday for a Sept.
Chicago Sky News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / December 26
Lisa Leslie Weighs In on Angel Reese WNBA Record Pursuit
Chicago Sky star Angel Reese has done a great job dispelling any doubts about whether her success in college would translate to the WNBA. Through two seasons, Reese has proven that she's not only an elite rebounder but also a versatile scoring threat.
Los Angeles Sparks News / Los Angeles Sparks on SI / October 8, 2025
Sparks’ Lisa Leslie Calls Out WNBA Refs to ‘Officiate Better’
Lisa Leslie, a Hall of Famer and Los Angeles Sparks legend, had her No. 9 jersey retired in 2010. The WNBA icon is one of three current L.A. players in the rafters, the latest being Candace Parker's No.
Chicago Sky News / Athlon Sports / July 26, 2025
WNBA legend Lisa Leslie had three words for Angel Reese
Leslie's voice carries more weight than arguably anybody in women’s basketball.
WNBA News / Yardbarker / February 17, 2025
WNBA legend questions equality in coaching hires
Of the eight coaching shuffles and hires that took place this offseason, only three happen to be women.
WNBA News / Larry Brown Sports / February 15, 2025
Lisa Leslie shares her biggest advice for Angel Reese
Lisa Leslie shared her biggest piece of advice for fellow women’s basketball player, Angel Reese.
Phoenix Suns News / Yardbarker / August 7, 2024
Indiana Hoosiers News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / March 1, 2024
Indiana's Mackenzie Holmes Named Finalist For Lisa Leslie Award
Indiana’s Mackenzie Holmes is one of five finalists for the 2024 Lisa Leslie Award, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame and the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association announced Friday afternoon. The award honors the nation’s most outstanding center, and it’s the second straight season Holmes has made the top five.
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