On this date in 1972, Lisa Leslie was born in Compton, California. She is widely regarded as one of the greatest women’s basketball players of all time. Leslie was a dominant force in the WNBA, where she played her entire career with the Los Angeles Sparks.
She made history by being the first woman to dunk in a WNBA game and was a four-time WNBA champion. In addition to her success in the WNBA, she also had an impressive international career, representing the U.S. in multiple Olympic Games and winning four Olympic gold medals.
Her achievements both on and off the court have made her an icon in women’s sports.
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