Overview
- The Los Angeles Sparks unveiled the statue during a halftime ceremony on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, and the monument opened for public viewing the following day.
- Sculptors Omri Amrany and Julie Rotblatt Amrany created the 11-foot bronze named The First Lady, which sits on a 4½-foot base and depicts Leslie completing a dunk.
- Leslie chose personal touches for the piece, including L’Oréal-red lipstick and four gold accents to represent her four Olympic gold medals, and she reviewed the work with the artists in Chicago.
- The ceremony drew former teammates, coaches and Lakers legends such as Magic Johnson and Michael Cooper and prompted public congratulations from figures including LeBron James.
- Coverage noted Leslie’s career milestones—multiple MVPs, WNBA championships, the league’s first regular-season dunk and Hall of Fame induction—and highlighted the statue’s role in broader recognition of women athletes at Star Plaza.