‘Super Mom’ Lisa Leslie feature
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Los Angeles Sparks star Lisa Leslie might be falling to the background with the drafting of Candace Parker, but lest you forget, the People’s Daily Online from China would like you to remember that one of the best players in WNBA history is returning to the court after taking time off for a pregnancy.
Here’s a snippet from the Chinese paper.
The 35-year-old WNBA star, who gave birth to her first child last year, is back in the red, white and blue on court for the “Good Luck Beijing” International Invitational this week.
The new mom has joined Lindsay Davenport’s “Super Mom Club” and now has her eyes on a record-breaking fourth Olympic gold medal in women’s basketball.
“I feel great to be a part of the ’super moms’,” Leslie told China Daily. “Especially after having a child and knowing the work ethics and discipline that it takes to care for a child.
“It’s simply changed my life. But I still love having this time to be with myself, my teammates, my coaches, to be around the team. I love that part too. I’m thankful that I’m a mom and I have the opportunity and the family support to be able to continue to play.”
The Sparks opened up camp this week and begin their season on May 17 against the defending champion Phoenix Mercury.
Tags: 2008-Olympics, beijing olympics, lisa-leslie, los-angeles-sparks, Olympics, team usa, USA-Basketball, WNBA, wnba-basketball, womens-basketball
1 opinion for ‘Super Mom’ Lisa Leslie feature
sherrie williams
Apr 25, 2008 at 4:59 pm
i wonder can you get drafted if your that good to the wnba……
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