WNBA trailblazer Lisa Leslie became the 16th person -- and first Sparks player -- honored with a statue in what's become known as Star Plaza outside Crypto.com Arena.
Lisa Leslie. | NBAE via Getty Images Sunday was a historic moment for the Los Angeles Sparks franchise. No, not because they defeated the Portland Fire 105-84 to earn the season series sweep over the expansion team. It was because they honored the franchise’s first superstar—Lisa Leslie—by unveiling her statue, which now rests in Star Plaza right outside crypto.com Arena for everyone to admire. Lisa Leslie statue unveiling. She is the first Sparks player to have a statue outside Star Plaza. p...
LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: The Lisa Leslie statue is unveiled before the game between the Portland Fire and the Los Angeles Sparks on September 20, 2026 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE v...
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