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Lisa Leslie Statue Unveiled at Crypto.com Arena

The monument cements Leslie’s place among Los Angeles sports icons and boosts visibility for women’s professional basketball.

Overview

  • The 11-foot bronze statue titled “The First Lady” was unveiled outside Crypto.com Arena during the Los Angeles Sparks’ game and halftime recognition on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026.
  • Sculptors Julie Rotblatt Amrany and Omri Amrany created a depiction of Leslie dunking that stands on a 4½-foot base and includes team-color accents and career symbols.
  • Leslie has said the design contains personal touches such as four gold elements to honor her Olympic gold medals and, as she reported on a podcast, painted L’Oréal-red lipstick.
  • The honor makes Leslie the first Sparks player and one of the very few women with a statue in Star Plaza, and the monument opened for public viewing the following Monday.
  • Organizers tied the unveiling to fan activations including commemorative tickets and photo zones, and Leslie suggested at the press conference that she would consider returning to team ownership or investment.