I don't think I would have been able to stick with it and been proud of who I am and be feminine out on the court. I think I would have folded to the peer pressure if I didn't have my mom to encourage me to be me and be proud of how tall I am.

Leslie played in a total of 120 college games averaging 20. Leslie is also a fashion model and an aspiring actress. Leslie has had a fierce rivalry with Lauren Jackson ever since the 2000 Olympics when the Australian star ripped out Leslie's hair extensions during a game.

In 2011 Lisa Leslie was voted in by fans as one of the Top 15 players in WNBA history. She is a three-time WNBA MVP and a four-time Olympic gold medal winner. She was considered a pioneer and cornerstone of the league during her WNBA career.