Lisa Leslie is an American basketball player best known for playing Center / Finals MVP in 2001 WNBA Championship.
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10 Quick Facts About Lisa Leslie
- Full Name: Lisa Leslie
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Sports professional
- Known For: The sports event 2001 WNBA Championship
- Date of Birth: July 7, 1972
- Age: 54 years old
- Place of Birth: Gardena, California
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Michael Lockwood
- Popular As: Lisa Deshaun Leslie
Lisa Leslie Age
Lisa Leslie is 54 years old. She was born on July 7, 1972, and her zodiac sign is Cancer.
Lisa Leslie Height
Lisa Leslie stands at a height of 6 feet 5 inches. This is approximately 196 cm.
Education
Her educational background includes studies at University of Southern California and University of Phoenix.
- University of Southern California
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Communications
- Period: 1990–1994
- University of Phoenix
- Qualification: Master's degree
- Field of Study: Business Administration
- Period: 2009
Career & Work
Lisa Leslie's career includes professional roles with BIG3 and Los Angeles Sparks.
Rise to Fame
Lisa Leslie rose to prominence for her role on 2001 WNBA Championship.
Notable Works
Notable works include 2001 WNBA Championship and First Dunk in WNBA History.
- Sports Event: 2001 WNBA Championship (Center / Finals MVP, 2001) — Led the LA Sparks to their first franchise title
- Sports Event: First Dunk in WNBA History (Player, 2002) — Became the first woman to dunk in a WNBA game on July 30, 2002
Awards & Achievements
- Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame — Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame — Career Achievements in Basketball
Lisa Leslie Family & Relationships
Lisa Leslie is married to Michael Lockwood. She has 2 children, Lauren Jolie Lockwood and Michael Joseph Lockwood Jr.
- Father: Walter Leslie
- Mother: Christine Leslie-Espinoza
- Children:
- Lauren Jolie Lockwood (2007)
- Michael Joseph Lockwood Jr (2010)
Lesser Known Facts
- She scored 101 points in a single half of a high school basketball game before the opposing team forfeited at halftime.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Lisa Leslie
- Popular As: Lisa Deshaun Leslie
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Sports Professional
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Black / African
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: July 7, 1972
- Age: 54
- Birthday: July 7
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer
- Place of Birth: Gardena, California
Measurements
- Height: 6 ft 5 in
Family & Relationships
- Father: Walter Leslie
- Mother: Christine Leslie-Espinoza
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Michael Lockwood
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Michael Lockwood (Spouse)
- Lauren Jolie Lockwood (Child)
- Michael Joseph Lockwood Jr. (Child)
- Walter Leslie (Parent • Father)
- Christine Leslie-Espinoza (Parent • Mother)
Online Presence
- instagram:https://www.instagram.com/lisaleslie
- X (Twitter):https://x.com/lisaleslie
