Lisa Leslie
Awards & Honours
15
Awards Won
4
Honours
2
Rankings
4
Records
Lisa Leslie's list of accolades is a testament to her dominance. She is one of only a handful of players to win three WNBA MVP awards, and she did it while leading her team to two titles. Her four Olympic gold medals are the most of any basketball player, male or female. She was a perennial All-Star and a fixture on All-WNBA teams. Her coaching success with the Triplets added another championship to her resume. Beyond the trophies, Leslie's greatest honor may be the way she changed the game. Her dunk in 2002 opened doors for future generations, and her legacy is celebrated by the league and its fans.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
Inducted as a player.
Women's Basketball Hall of Fame
Inducted as a player.
FIBA Hall of Fame
Inducted for her international contributions.
Statue at Crypto.com Arena
Announced May 14, 2026, to honor her legacy.
Rankings & Lists
Greatest WNBA Players of All Time
Top 15 players in WNBA history
Records & Feats
First player to dunk in a WNBA game
Leslie dunked against the Miami Sol on July 30, 2002, becoming the first WNBA player to do so.
Most Olympic gold medals in basketball
Leslie won four Olympic gold medals (1996, 2000, 2004, 2008), the most of any basketball player, male or female.
Single-game scoring record in Olympic basketball
Scored 35 points against Japan in the 1996 Olympics quarterfinals, a record that still stands.
First dunk in a WNBA All-Star Game
Leslie dunked in the 2005 WNBA All-Star Game, another first for the league.