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• Lisa Leslie is a professional basketball player in the WNBA who is currently the center for the Los Angeles Sparks. Leslie is also an accomplished model and actress.

  Lisa Leslie will be a contestant on the reality show Superstars, partnered with game show host Dan Cortese. The premiere is scheduled to air on June 23, 2009.ESPN.com: Terrell Owens Set for New-Look Superstars (April 21, 2009)

• Fast Facts

  1. Born: July 7, 1972
  2. Birthplace: Gardena, California
  3. Height: 6'5"Yahoo! Sports: Lisa Leslie
  4. Weight: 170 lbaYahoo! Sports: Lisa Leslie
  5. Attended the University of Southern California (USC)
  6. Played basketball in high school and for USC
  7. Joined the WNBA in 1997
  8. Currently plays for the Los Angeles Sparks
  9. Has played for the Sparks since the team began in 1997
  10. Won gold medals for Women's Basketball in four consecutive Olympics between 1996 and 2008Los Angeles Times: Lisa Leslie's last Olympics a golden transition time (July 8, 2008)
  11. First player in the WNBA to slam dunk during a gameCNNSI.com: Leslie first female pro to dunk in game (July 31, 2002)
  12. Scored 101 points in the first half of a high school basketball gameUSATODAY.com: Lisa Leslie: The best of the bunch (April 30, 2002)
  13. The 2008 Beijing Olympics will be her last Olympic appearanceLos Angeles Times: Lisa Leslie's last Olympics a golden transition time (July 8, 2008)
  14. Helped Team USA win a gold medal at the 2008 Summer OlympicsUSA Basketball: USA USA Women Claim Fourth Straight Olympic Gold...

• Retirement

  On February 4, 2009, Leslie announced her plans to retire after the 2009 season with the Sparks, her 12th in the WNBA.ESPN.com: Three-time MVP Leslie to Retire

• Personal Life

  Leslie married Michael Lockwood in November 2005. Lockwood is currently a member of the U.S. Air Force and played basketball for the Air Force's NCAA team. Leslie gave birth to their daughter, Lauren, on June 15, 2007. Leslie took the 2007 WNBA season off for maternity leave, but returned for the 2008 season.People.com: WNBA Star Lisa Leslie Has a Baby Girl (June 15, 2007)

• Career Outside of Basketball

  Leslie signed a contract with the modeling agency, Wilhelmina, in June 1996.Girls Can't WHAT?: Leslie, Lisa (Basketball Player) (March 22, 2006) She made her modeling debut later that year.New York Times: CHRONICLE (August 30, 1996) She has also appeared in numerous TV shows.Girls Can't WHAT?: Leslie, Lisa (Basketball Player) (March 22, 2006)

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