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)
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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Lisa Leslie Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to Los Angeles Sparks
- Basketball-Reference.com: Career Stats
- Height: 6'5"
- Weight: 170 lbs
- Rookie Year: 1997
Lisa Leslie Timeline
July 7, 1972: Born
1996: Signed a modeling contract with Wilhemina Models, Inc
1996: Won a gold medal in the Summer Olympic Games
1997: Drafted by the Los Angeles Sparks
2000: Won a gold medal in the Summer Olympic Games
2004: Won a gold medal in the Summer Olympic Games
2005: Married Michael Lockwood, a pilot and former Air Force basketball player, in June
2007: Gave birth to her daughter, Lauren Jolie Lockwood in June; missed season due to maternity leave
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Attended the University of Southern California (USC)
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Scored 101 points in the first half of a high school basketball gameUSATODAY.com: Lisa Leslie: The best of the bunch (April 30, 2002)
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