Lisa Leslie Reveals the Hidden Details Ahead of Her Historic Statue Unveiling | Chiney Today
Lisa Leslie joins Chiney Ogwumike for a special conversation ahead of becoming the first WNBA player to receive a statue at Star Plaza outside Crypto.com Arena.Lisa opens up about the hidden details built into her statue, including four gold elements representing her four Olympic gold medals and a red lipstick detail inspired by her book Don’t Let the Lipstick Fool You.
She also reflects on her close relationship with Kobe Bryant, why Kobe’s mother and sister will be at the unveiling, and the family moments she treasures most from their friendship.
Plus, Lisa takes Chiney inside her legendary basketball journey. From playing pickup with Magic Johnson and NBA players while playing in the WNBA a, to scoring 101 points in one half of a high school game, to becoming the first player to dunk in a WNBA game and helping build the league from its inaugural season.
🏆 Lisa Leslie reveals the special details behind her historic statue
💄 Why the statue includes red lipstick
💜 Lisa reflects on Kobe Bryant, his family and their bond
🏀 Playing pickup with Magic Johnson and NBA players
🔥 The truth behind Lisa’s 101-point half in high school
🚀 Becoming the first player to dunk in a WNBA game
🌟 Helping launch the WNBA and carrying the torch for women’s basketball
⚔️ Battling the Houston Comets dynasty and what it took for the Sparks to break through
❤️ Lisa reflects on legacy, family, and why she wants to be remembered for love
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0:00 Intro
1:04 Lisa Leslie reflects on her historic statue
3:02 Becoming a Los Angeles basketball icon
5:08 Lisa on helping launch the WNBA
7:39 Becoming the first player to dunk in a WNBA game
8:28 The truth behind Lisa’s 101-point half
11:08 Mamba Mentality and the sacrifices behind greatness
12:44 Playing pickup with Magic Johnson and NBA stars
13:35 Lisa reflects on Kobe Bryant and his family
14:58 Balancing motherhood and a WNBA career
17:11 The fearless competitor behind Lisa Leslie
18:57 Battling the Houston Comets dynasty
20:28 Why the 1996 Olympics was Lisa’s favorite championship
22:50 Lisa reflects on 30 years of the WNBA
23:40 Lisa’s impact on Chiney and the next generation
26:11 “My legacy is love”
27:29 Lisa reveals the hidden details on her statue
28:21 Goodbye
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