Nancy Elizabeth Lieberman (born July 1, 1958), nicknamed "Lady Magic", is a former professional basketball player who played and coached in the WNBA and currently works as an assistant coach for the Sacramento Kings of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Lieberman is regarded as one of the greatest figures in women's basketball.In 2000, she was inducted into the Nassau County Sports Hall of Fame. Lieberman is a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame, the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame and the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame.
Played point guard for the Women's Basketball League Dallas Diamonds (1980), Women's American Basketball Association Dallas Diamonds (1984), United States Basketball League Springfield Fame (1986-1987), U.S. Women's National Team (1989) and WNBA Phoenix Mercury (1997-1998) . WABA All-Star Game MVP (1984). Became first female player in history to play in a men's league with the USBL Springfield Fame (1986). Played with the Washington Generals against the Harlem Globetrotters.
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Played for Old Dominion University (Norfolk, VA) (1976-1980). Three-times All-America. Two-time Wade Trophy winner. Twice named as the Broderick Cup winner as the nation's top female athlete.
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Head coach and general manager for the WNBA Detroit Shock (1998-2000).
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At the age of 18, she became the youngest basketball player in Olympic history to win a medal as the US team captured a silver medal at the 1976 Olympics.
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Analyst and commentator for ESPN, plus guest columnist for USA Today.
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Enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame in 1996.
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