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This Is Our Team: Lisa Leslie
01 July 2008
With three gold medals under her belt, Lisa Leslie faces her ultimate challenge: passing on her wisdom to a new Team USA.
No one on the U.S. Women’s Team has more experience than Lisa Leslie – or the gold medals to prove it. The future Hall of Famer, who’s been setting records and standards since high school, is now putting her experience to good use. Because for Team USA to bring home the gold this year, it’ll take more than just Lisa Leslie; it’ll take her leadership, guidance, and mentorship of younger players.
It’s not that Leslie is just the team ...
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This Is Our Team: Sue Bird
01 July 2008
In 2004, Sue Bird was just happy to be on the team. In 2008, she'll be
the starting point guard, shouldering big expectations and even bigger
dreams.
For Sue Bird, returning to Team USA in 2008 is like coming back to her
home team. Between college ball, the previous Games, and her overse ...
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This Is Our Team: Diana Taurasi
01 July 2008
She’s been under the gun from the start – and is bringing new fire to the game.
Her professional career may only be a few years old, but Diana Taurasi has proven she was made for the hardwood. In just one year, she went from college ball to the WNBA – the number one dr ...
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This Is Our Team: Seimone Augustus
01 July 2008
After five years and five medals, Seimone Augustus is ready to make her debut with the Senior National Team.
Seimone Augustus is no stranger to wearing her country’s jersey. Since she was selected as the only high school player to the U20 National Team Trials, she’s gone on t ...
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This Is Our Team: Cappie Pondexter
01 July 2008
She’s been playing for her country since the year 2000. But now, as she heads her first Summer Games, she finds a childhood dream coming true.
Cappie’s been representing the red, white, and blue since before she could vote. She got her first taste of the gold in 2000 as part ...
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This Is Our Team: Tamika Catchings
01 July 2008
From the very first game, Tamika Catchings has endured a relentless stream of obstacles. Is this the year she can finally overcome her past?
With her trademark toughness and iron resolve, Tamika Catchings is the player to fear in 2008.
Seven years ago, just before her very first profes ...
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