They're one of three original WNBA franchises remaining and, two decades later, still the last team to win back-to-back championships. In April, the defending champion Aces unveiled a new practice facility, the first dedicated space for a WNBA team. Creating a "holistic, outstanding experience for the players" was a major focus to help the Sparks compete in the modern WNBA, Miller said. To Miller, there's "no doubt" that some of the Sparks' recent on-court struggles can be tied back to the lack of organizational infrastructure. "To play basketball in this city, to play in this city in the WNBA, there's a lot of history.

Source: Los Angeles Times May 18, 2023 21:03 UTC