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Lisa Leslie

Acting

Born July 7, 1972 · Compton, California, USA

Biography

Lisa Deshaun Leslie is an American former professional basketball player. She is currently the head coach for Triplets in the BIG3 professional basketball league, as well as a studio analyst for Orlando Magic broadcasts on Fox Sports Florida.

Awards & recognition

  • FIBA Hall of Fame · 2022
  • Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame · 2015
  • Women's Basketball Hall of Fame · 2015
  • WNBA's Top 15 Team · 2011
  • WNBA Defensive Player of the Year Award · 2008
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  • WNBA Most Valuable Player Award · 2006
  • WNBA Defensive Player of the Year Award · 2004
  • WNBA Most Valuable Player Award · 2004
  • WNBA All-Star Game Most Valuable Player Award · 2002
  • WNBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award · 2002
  • WNBA All-Star Game Most Valuable Player Award · 2001
  • WNBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award · 2001
  • WNBA Most Valuable Player Award · 2001
  • WNBA All-Star Game Most Valuable Player Award · 1999
  • Honda Sports AwardBasketball · 1994
  • Naismith College Player of the Year · 1994
  • USBWA Women's National Player of the Year · 1994
  • USA Basketball Female Athlete of the Year · 1993

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