If you saw Tangela Smith , a tall, attractive, fit female walking down the street, you would probably assume she was either a model or an athlete. The Sacramento Monarchs forward thinks there's no reason she can't be both.
Athletes using their good looks and sex appeal to transcend the games they play is nothing new.
In June 1996, hoopster Lisa Leslie signed a modeling contract with the Wilhelmina agency and has since seen her face appear in publications ranging from Vogue and Shape to TV Guide. Smith hopes to follow suit. I may try to look into that after this season. Although being tall definitely has its advantages on the court and on the runway, it can sometimes be a burden to stand out in a crowd. She likes that, but I don't.