Natalie Rethman By kellerb Jul 7, 1972 Lisa Deshaun Leslie is born in Inglewood, California. Jan 1, 1989 Lisa plays on the USA junior team championship and wins!!! Feb 4, 1990 Leslie scores 101 points in one half. Jun 28, 1991 Lisa Leslie attends University of Southern California. (USC) Sep 16, 1993 Lisa earns All-American honors for the first time. Jan 18, 1995 Leslie makes the U.S. Olympic women's basketball team! Feb 27, 1996 Lisa leads the U.S. team to four Olympic gold metals. Jan 22, 1997 Leslie signs with the Los Angeles Sparks in the WNBA. Jun 21, 1997 The WNBA begins its first season. Lisa gets 16 points. Jun 21, 1997 Sparks begin its first season! Nov 1, 2005 Lisa married Michael Lockwood, member of U.S. Air Force. Jun 15, 2007 Leslie had two kids named Lauren and Michael Joseph. Feb 4, 2009 Sadly, Leslie announced her plans to retire in the WNBA.