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The Begining
In 1975 Nancy Leiberman was given one of the twelve coveted spots in the USA Women's National Basketball Team, and that catapulted her into the national spotlight. -
Becoming a Star
A year later Nancy brought home a silver medal from the World Championship that took place in South America, and she brought home a gold medal from the Pan American Games that took place in Mexico. At the age of 18 years old she had acheived a silver medal at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montrial and to become the youngest player in olympic history. -
Making a Statement 1976-1980
Nancy attended Old Domionion University on a full scholarship, where she led the Lady Monarchs to there two consecutive National Championships and won a WNIT Championship. Lieberman became the first ever, two time winner of the Wade Trophy. The Wade Trophy made her the player of the year in womens colledge basketball. Nancy was selected as the Broderick award winner for basketball as the top women's basketball player in America. She had also received three consecutive Kodac All-American honors. -
Becoming a Professional
Nancy Lieberman began her professional career playing with the Dallas Dimonds of the Women's Professional Basketball League. -
Championship Game
In 1984 Nancy led the Dallas Diamonds team to the WABA Championship and was named league leader MVP. -
Only Women To Play in Men's Professional Sports League
Lieberman was is the only lady to play in men's professional sports league. Nancy played with the spring feild fame, USBL. -
Different Team
Nancy Liebermen played with the Long Island Knights. -
Big Opponents
Nancy Lieberman toured the world as a player on the Washington Generals, recognized as the biggest opponents of the Harlem Globetrotters. -
Hall of Fame
During her amazing career "Lady Magic" recieved some awards including an induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. -
Out of retirment
Lieberman came out of retirment and was drafted to the Phoenix Mercury at the age of 39 during the WNBA. -
Coach
Nancy Lieberman was named general manager and head coach of the WNBA's Detroit Shock. -
Many Inductions into the Hall of Fame
Lieberman was inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame, including being inducted into the Virginia Sport's Hall of Fame, Hampton Roads Hall of Fame, and to be the first women to be inducted into the New York City Hall of Fame. -
One Last Time
Lieberman returned to play one game with the Detroit Shok. She had beat her record in the WNBA, she was 50 when this event took place. -
Coaching
Lieberman then went too coach in the NBA, she coached the Dallas Mavericks and led the to the playoffs. -
What she does Now
Today Nancy Lieberman is an assistant manager of the Texas Legends.
