With new GM Karen Bryant and new coach Curt Miller, the Sparks have set their sights after missing the past two postseasons
LOS ANGELES — After missing the playoffs for two consecutive seasons with a combined 25-43 overall record, the new-look Sparks have something to prove. The Sparks have an experienced, yet new, head coach in Curt Miller, who comes to Los Angeles after leading Connecticut to the 2022 WNBA Finals.
After less than three weeks of training camp, the Sparks will tip off the season against Phoenix at 8 p.m. Friday at Crypto.com Arena. It will be an emotional game, markingRookie guard Zia Cooke, who was, is excited to welcome Griner back to the WNBA while remaining focused on helping her team win its opener.
Three forwards will be asked to be scorers, rebounders and post facilitators in Miller’s inside-outside, angle-based offense. Sparks star Nneka Ogwumike, who averaged team highs of 18.1 points and 6.6 rebounds in 31.4 minutes per game last season, will look to continue to play at an All-WNBA level. Younger sister Chiney Ogwumike is also back after averaging 7.0 points and 5.5 rebounds in a limited role last season.
Point guard Jordin Canada returns for her second season in Los Angeles after leading the team with 5.5 assists per game. The former UCLA and Windward High star is entering her sixth season.
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