Lisa Leslie

I was born near Los Angles, California

Jul 7, 1972

I was the second child in my family, and I lived with my single mom, Christine.

Tiffany was born

Feb 28, 1980

My mom got a full time trucking job

May 14, 1982

My mom was a single mother, with me and my two sisters. She needed a souce of income, and having her own trucking business was the way for money. She was traveling all over the country, so we were bounced around from family to family.

Dad died

May 21, 1984

Although he was not in my life, he was still my dad. He died of cancer. I was never sure of why he left, was it because of me? I never asked my mom because I didn't want her to think that I was unhappy or sad about it.

I was introduced to the game of basketball

Jun 1, 1984

Mycousin, Craige, and her uncle, Uncle Ed, took me to the gym, signed her up in boys' leagues, worked with me day after night to learn the game of basketball

Senior year of highschool basketball

Nov 1, 1990

This year I reached 6 foot five, and that year I averaged 27 points and 15 rebounds a game, And I got a chance to play on the USA. I was 6 foot 5, and I weighed 170 pounds.

I started modeling for Wilhelmina

Jun 1, 1996

I have worked for Tommy Hilfiger, Gigi Hunter, Armani, and Anne Klein. I was so successful, I put my basketball carrer on hold for about a year after the olympics, until I heard that the LA Sparks team was being formed.

Helped USA win the gold medal in Womens Basketball

Jul 27, 1996

I never thought I was going to cry, but getting a gold medal was one of the most amazing moments of my life.

Played for the LA Sparks

Period: Jan 19, 1997 to Feb 4, 2009

I made the first dunk of WNBA history.

Jul 30, 2002

WNBA's first dunk in history

I gave birth to Lauren.

Jun 15, 2007

Lauren was my first born, and I love her with all my heart.

I married the love of my life, Michael Lockwood.

Nov 1, 2010

Michael played basketball for the Air Force's NCAA team.