LA Sparks

2016 record: 26-8

Starting lineup

  • Alana Beard G
  • Odyssey Simss G
  • Essence Carson F
  • Nneka Ogwumike F
  • Candace Parker F

On the rise

The dynamic front court duo of Candace Parker and Nneka Ogwumike might be the best in the WNBA. The Sparks had one of the most efficient offenses in WNBA history last season and hope to build on it heading into 2017 to defend their crown.

Point of concern

The Sparks just lost the WNBA’s top 3-point shooter in Kristi Toliver. They drafted Sydney Wiese as a potential replacement, but if Wiese can not fill the shoes of Tolliver then the Sparks may have lost their biggest threat on the perimeter.

You should know

The Sparks are the only team in the league whose roster currently features two regular season MVP winners in Parker and Ogwumike.

The Sparks in one sentence

The dynamic duo of Ogwumike and Parker return as the Sparks look for a repeat title run.