
Active on social media, Leslie reacted to Durant breaking her historic record with a heartfelt message to the NBA star.
“Congratulations [Kevin Durant],” Leslie wrote in a post on X. “I’m honored to have you break my [Team USA] Olympic record!!! Our dedication to our country is evident and etched in stone!! Now go get another Gold medal my friend! One Team, One Goal, Gold!”
Leslie’s reaction has gone viral, accumulating over 120,000 views in the first hour since it was posted.
A basketball legend, Leslie made eight All-Star teams and won three MVP awards in her 12 WNBA seasons with the Los Angeles Sparks. Having an equally successful Olympic career, Leslie was Team USA’s all-time leading scorer before Durant broke her record and still sits atop the women’s leaderboard.