Lisa Leslie has been the backbone of the WNBA since it was launched way back in 1997 and has been down with the U.S. Women's Olympic Basketball team since 1996. She already has three gold medals (1996, 2000, and 2004), and is looking towards her fourth next month, in what she says will be her last Olympic appearance."When people asked me before, I said I never know," she told the L.A. Times. "But I see it, for the first time in my career, that yeah, there's an afterlife, so to speak. So, yes, this will be my last Olympics, that's official."That makes this last trip a bit more meaningful, one more time to get that Olympic gold. Leslie is nearing the end of her basketball career, at age 36, and with a one year old daughter, she's determined to finish her Olympic career undefeated.
"I see it," she said. "I truly believe we have the best team in the world, the best players in the world, and I believe that we can perform at our best for eight straight games and get it done. To have a fourth gold medal -- why not? That's my motto. Why not me? Somebody's got to win the gold. Why not me?"
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By: ksun on 7/09/2008 1:14PM
Lisa, you go girl!
I hated it when that dumb Lauren Jackson yanked your hair during a pivotal game in a previous Olympics; but that just seemed to fire you up even more! We will be rooting for you.
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By: BufSolja on 7/10/2008 8:15PM
Lisa is the best!
When it comes to heart and chances to take the gold, my money's on the U.S. Women's Team. (Yes, I said it: Even over the U.S. Men's Team). The Ladies Rule!
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By: Linda on 7/10/2008 8:44PM
She is a very fine person and deserves all the medals she can win. I love her and very proud of her.
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By: Afordlove@aol.com on 7/11/2008 1:36AM
Another house Negro who play;s Basketball.
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By: kathy on 7/11/2008 3:31PM
The comment about a house negro playing basketball. You are one of the ones that don't have any sports skilss and are hating on those who have. Don't hate you should be happy that we have players that can respresent the USA with Good Morals and Values.
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By: Other Brother on 7/12/2008 9:35AM
I try not to let the comments of the less fortunate (brain wise) get to me but this mess about house negro really got to me . What does that have to do with this obviously talented sister have to do with her being a house negro? Only field negroes are able to play sports...... I ask you because obviously you have to mbe one
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By: phyllis on 7/12/2008 10:39PM
afordlove, you are an asshole. You should keep you mouth shut. Nobody wants to hear anything you have to say. Like, I say YOU ARE AN ASSHOLE.
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By: jersey joe on 7/13/2008 7:43AM
although his comments are almost allways offencesive. afordloves negatives actually make me appreciate the positives even more. don't take him seriousely,his comments are clearly the ramblings of an adolescent mentality.
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By: MR JAY FLAMER on 7/13/2008 7:47AM
WHY DO SOME PEOPLE ALWAYS SEEM TO HAVE TO SAY SOMETHING DUMB ABOUT SOMEONE OR SOMETHING THAT IN THE BIG REALM OF THINGS, IS GOOD FOR AMERICA AND LIFE ITS SELF. JUST BECAUSE WE HAVE THIS THING CALLED FREEDOM OF SPEECH, SOME TIMES,THAT MAKES IT HARD FOR ME TO BELIEVE THAT WE REALY ADMIRE THE ONES BEFORE US WHO FOUGHT SO HARD FOR THAT RIGHT.
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By: marcia l bennett-lewis on 7/13/2008 8:29AM
AFFORDABLE LOVE U HATE THE COLOR OF LISA SKIN?WHAT AS SHE DONE TO U.I WAS THOUGHT IF U DO NOT HAVE NOTHING BETTER TO DO, OR SAY MIGHT AS WELL KEEP YOUR COMMENTS TO YOUR SELF.
PHYLLIS DO NOT PUT YOUR SELF ON THAT PERSON LEVEL. ALTHOUGH I AGREE WITH U.
THE GIFT AND THE KNOWLEDGE WE HAVE AQUIRED NO ONE CAN TAKE AWAY FROM US.
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