Lisa Leslie to be honored by Los Angeles Sparks with arena statue
Lisa Leslie will join an exclusive group of figures in women's basketball to get their own statue when the LA Sparks unveil one of her on Sept. 20.
Lisa Leslie is, without question, one of the greatest WNBA players ever. The 6-foot-5 USC product ranks sixth all-time in rebounding, third in blocks and first in career defensive rating. Leslie is one of four players to win at least three MVP awards, and she was twice named Defensive Player of the Year.
She also won two championships and was the MVP of both of those Finals. And she spent her entire decorated career with the Los Angeles Sparks , who are giving Leslie a historic honor. The Sparks will erect a statue of Leslie outside of their home at Crypto.
com Arena. The statue will be unveiled on Sept. 20 ahead of the Sparks’ game against the Portland Fire.
“To be cemented in Los Angeles, the city that raised me, I couldn’t be more proud to be a role model forever,” Leslie said in a statement. “I am thankful to my coaches, teammates, incredible fans, and, most importantly, my family and friends. As the saying goes, ‘The wolf is only as strong as the pack,’ and I’ve been fortunate to have an amazing pack supporting me every step of the way.