On Crypto.com Arena’s Star Plaza, Lisa Leslie joins Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Kobe Bryant, and Jerry West as the first Sparks legend and only the second player in WNBA history honored with a bronze monument. Explore statue positions, inspect career resumes, and compare historical metrics.
Depicted executing her signature one-handed dunk—the very first dunk in WNBA history on July 30, 2002. Leslie stands honored at Star Plaza as the pioneer who anchored back-to-back WNBA championships for the Sparks.
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Lisa Leslie is only the second player in WNBA history to receive an official team statue, following Seattle Storm icon Lauren Jackson. Leslie played all 12 WNBA seasons with the Sparks (1997–2009), winning MVP honors in 2001, 2004, and 2006.
Crypto.com Arena’s Star Plaza on 1111 S. Figueroa St. serves as Los Angeles' premier outdoor monument terrace, immortalizing the singular athletes whose cultural impact defined the city across basketball and hockey.
Leslie captured four consecutive Olympic Gold Medals with Team USA (1996 Atlanta, 2000 Sydney, 2004 Athens, 2008 Beijing), finishing her Olympic career with a flawless 32–0 record on the global stage.