Los Angeles Sparks

The Los Angeles Sparks are one of the WNBA's original franchises, representing Hollywood from their home at Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles. The Sparks embody the glamour and star power of their city, with a history of attracting and developing the game's biggest names. The franchise has entered a new era of ambition, adding All-Star talent like Kelsey Plum to complement a roster built for championship contention. Los Angeles's diverse fanbase and celebrity culture create a unique atmosphere at Sparks games, with the team sharing the iconic arena with the Lakers and Clippers. The Sparks' purple and gold colors connect them to LA's basketball tradition while maintaining their own distinct identity in the WNBA.

Founded in 1997 as one of the WNBA's eight charter teams, the Sparks became a dynasty behind Lisa Leslie, one of the greatest players in basketball history who led LA to championships in 2001 and 2002. Leslie's dominance as a scorer, rebounder, and defender made her the face of the league and established the Sparks as a model franchise. The Sparks captured their third championship in 2016, led by Nneka Ogwumike's MVP season and Candace Parker's Finals MVP performance, in a thrilling five-game series against the Minnesota Lynx. The Sparks' rivalry with the Lynx produced some of the WNBA's most memorable Finals matchups, including the epic 2016 series. Los Angeles's tradition of excellence has produced numerous All-Stars and Hall of Famers who have worn the Sparks uniform.