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Sparks to Unveil Lisa Leslie Statue at Crypto.com Arena

5/15/2026

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Sparks announced on May 14, 2026 a Lisa Leslie statue will be installed outside Crypto.com Arena and unveiled on Sept. 20, 2026 before the Sparks-Portland game.
Leslie, the WNBA’s second player honored with a franchise statue after Sue Bird’s 2025 recognition, has 2001-2002 championships, MVP awards and leads the Sparks in points, rebounds and blocks.
Sparks owner and Lakers star Earvin “Magic” Johnson called Leslie a pioneer who elevated women’s basketball.

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Sparks announced on May 14, 2026 a Lisa Leslie statue will be installed outside Crypto.com Arena and unveiled on Sept. 20, 2026 before the Sparks-Portland game.
Leslie, the WNBA’s second player honored with a franchise statue after Sue Bird’s 2025 recognition, has 2001-2002 championships, MVP awards and leads the Sparks in points, rebounds and blocks.
Sparks owner and Lakers star Earvin “Magic” Johnson called Leslie a pioneer who elevated women’s basketball.