Lisa Leslie

Lisa Deshaun Leslie is a famous American retired football player, model and actress. The talented officer is the head coach of the Triplets in the BIG3 professional basketball league. She also worked as a studio analyst for the Orlando Magic. She was a team member of the United States Olympic Teams in 1996, 2000, 2004 and 2008. The player announced in retirement from Women National Basketball Association.  In 2015, she placed into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame.

The talented player appeared on pages of Vogue Magazine. She was named MVP of the 2002 All-Star Game. Lisa appeared as a guest star in a television show called Sister Sister, The Game and One On One. In 2018, she played the role of Betty Lou in Uncle Drew.

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Biography and Early Life

The model was born on July 07, 1972, in Gardena, California, United States, to Christine Lauren Leslie and Walter Leslie. Her mother was also a basketball player, whereas her father runs a truck driving business. Christine left the family when Walter was pregnant with Lisa. She has one brother Elgin and two sisters named Dionne and Tiffany.

Age, Height, Weight & Body Measurement

So, how old is Lisa Leslie in 2021 and what is her height and weight? Well, Lisa Leslie’s age is 49 years old as of today’s date 2nd August 2021 having been born on 7 July 1972. Though, she is 6′ 5″ in feet and inches and 190 cm in Centimetres tall, she weighs about 170 lbs in Pound and 77kg in Kilograms. Her eye color is Dark Brown and hair color is Black.

Education

At the request of her friend, she tries her hand in basketball. The model starts playing in the girl’s basketball team in eighth grade. Lisa also played the Boys Basketball team. At age 14, the player begins receiving recruiting letters from the University of Tennessee and Stanford University for their Division I Programs.

The athlete did not take the program and start studying in Morningside High School in Inglewood, California, United States. In school, she also played Track and Field and Volleyball team. In high school, Leslie is the leading scorer of the group. She participated in the 1989 California State Championship.

The talented player received an invitation from the USA’s Junior World Championship team. She became the top player in the country. The model studied at the University of Southern California from 1990 to 1994. She completed her graduation from USC in communications. Leslie earned a Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. She worked as a sports analyst and commentator for NBC, ABC and Fox Sports Net.

Personal Life: Dating, Boyfriends, Husband, Kids

The talented player married Michal Lockwood on November 05, 2005. Her husband played basketball for Air Force Academy. The first daughter Lauren Jolie Lockwood of the couple, was born on June 15, 2007. In 2008, she returned to WNBA after one year break. The second child of Lisa and Michael was born on April 06, 2010. Lisa is a Christian.

Is Lisa Leslie Lesbian?

The sexual personality of Leslie is straight. She did showcase any interest in women.

Professional Career

The Women National Basketball Association founded in 1996. She starts playing in 1997 and drafted to Los Angeles Sparks. Lisa helped the team to get in five consecutive times. In 2001, Los Angeles won the WNBA title.  In the same, Lisa created a record of achieving 3,000 total carer points. The player is the 4th all-time rebound leader. In 2009, she became the first female player to reach 6,000 points. After the 2009 season, the athlete announced her retirement. A special farewell ceremony organized for Lisa by the team.

The athlete included in USA Basketball Women’s Junior National Team. She was only 17 years old at that time. In 1989, the USA team participated in Junior World Championship. Lisa was part of the USA team that participated in the World University Games in Sheffield, England. The team participated in the 1992 Jones Cup Team.

In the 2000 Olympics, she has a rivalry with Lauren Jackson. Lisa is also a fashion model and actress. The player was featured in Vogue and Newsweek. She appeared in television shows named Sister Sister, The Game and One on One. In 2012, she worked in Think Like A Man

Awards

The talented player received several awards in her career. In 1994, she won the Honda Sports Award. Los Angeles Sparks honored Lisa by retiring No-9. In their college days, she won the USBWA Women’s National Player of the Year and WBCA Player of the Year Award.

Net Worth, Salary & Earnings of Lisa Leslie in 2021

As of 2021, The estimated net worth of Lisa Leslie is $6 million. She also earned a $91 Thousand salary. Lisa created her wealth from multiple sources like Basketball, Acting and Fashion Modelling. The celebrity also has some shares in the Sparks team.

Some Interesting Facts You Need To Know

Lisa Leslie is an example to young women that everyone can achieve their dreams if they have the right mindset. She is a legendary basketball player.