The GM's Suite

WNBA Legend Lisa Leslie Joins Sparks Ownership Group

Just two years after retirement, Lisa Leslie becomes the first former member of the WNBA to become a partial owner of a WNBA franchise. The nine-time All-Star and three-time MVP joins the LA Sparks ownership group, including chairperson Paula Madison and investors Kathy Goodman and Carla Christofferson.

“With my investment in the Sparks, my basketball career has truly come full-circle,” Leslie said. “After spending over a decade playing with the Sparks, and then the last two seasons as both a fan and team broadcaster, I couldn’t be happier to rejoin the organization formally as a business partner and team ambassador. I look forward to being an asset to the Sparks in the areas of marketing and community outreach.”

That’s a major move! Congratulations to Lisa Leslie and the Sparks organization.
Jill Munroe

Jill Munroe is a Los Angeles-based host, producer, and writer. You can find her work on sites such as FoxSports.com, EURweb.com, and MSN.com. Munroe is a current member of the African-American Film Critics Association and the National Association of Black Journalists. Munroe has also been a frequent guest on ESPN radio and Yahoo Sports. In 2015, Munroe released her first book, "PostGame Pass: access into "the life" JillMunroe.com

Share
Published by
Jill Munroe
Tags: Lisa LeslieLos Angeles SparksWNBA
13 years ago

Recent Posts

Apple TV+ Film ‘Blitz’: Steve McQueen Explores Love and Self-Determination in WWII Drama

Inside Steve McQueen's Vision for Blitz Acclaimed filmmaker Steve McQueen has once again delivered a…

3 weeks ago

Top 15 Entertainment and Sports Stories of 2024: Usher, Kendrick Lamar, Athlete Podcasts, and More

Top 15 Entertainment and Sports Stories of 2024 As the year ends, we look back…

3 weeks ago

John Legend and Mike Jackson Talk Rhythm + Flow Season 2: Storytelling, Industry Evolution, and What’s Next

John Legend and Mike Jackson on the Power of Storytelling in Rhythm + Flow Season…

3 weeks ago

WAGS to Riches: Netflix’s New Reality Hit Brings Real Estate, Drama, and Star Power!

Reality TV lovers, grab your popcorn and champagne—Netflix is serving us WAGS to Riches, a…

3 weeks ago

Love, Money, and Fame: Professional Athletes Navigating the Dating World

Love, Money, and Fame: Professional Athletes Navigating the Dating World Dating in the world of…

4 weeks ago

Netflix Streams NFL Christmas Day Games Featuring Mariah Carey & Beyoncé: A Holiday Spectacle Set to Shake Up Sports & Streaming

Netflix’s Christmas Day NFL Takeover: Mariah Carey, Beyoncé, and Two High-Stakes Games Netflix is dreaming…

4 weeks ago

This website uses cookies.