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- Established: 1997
- Owners: Carla Christofferson and Kathy Goodman
- General Manager: Penny Toler
- Head Coach: Michael Cooper
- Arena: Staples Center
- Team colors: Purple, gold and tealOfficial Site: Sparks History
- Conference: Western
- Participated in the WNBA's inaugural game against the New York Liberty on June 21, 1997Official Site: Sparks History
- Point guard Penny Toler scored the first basket in WNBA historyOfficial Site: Sparks History
- Team member Lisa Leslie was the first WNBA player to slam dunk during a game against the Miami Sol on July 30, 2002SportsIllustrated.com: Leslie first female pro to dunk in game (July 31, 2002)
- Players began fighting on the court during a game with the Detroit Shock in July 2008
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The Los Angeles Sparks are a professional basketball team in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). They are part of the Western Conference, and are one of the first eight WNBA teams which competed in the WNBA's 1997 inaugural season.Official Site: Sparks History
History of Firsts
The Los Angeles Sparks are one of the first eight WNBA teams which were formed to play during the league's first season in 1997. The Sparks played against the New York Liberty in the league's first game, where Sparks point guard Penny Toler scored the first basket in league history.Official Site: Sparks History In a 2002 game against the Miami Sol, Lisa Leslie became the first WNBA player to slam dunk during a game.SportsIllustrated.com: Leslie first female pro to dunk in game (July 31, 2002)Championships
WNBA Playoff Appearances:- 1999-2006 (consecutive)
WNBA Championship Appearances:
- 2001: Won against the Charlotte StingUSATODAY.com: Sparks claim first WNBA title (September 17, 2001)
- 2002: Won against the New York LibertyWNBA.com: Teasley's Three Seals Sparks' Second WNBA Title (August 31, 2002)
- 2003: Lost to the Detroit ShockESPN: Riley scores 27 as Detroit dethrones L.A. (September 16, 2003)
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Los Angeles Sparks Leadership
- Owners
- Carla J. Christofferson & Katherine E. Goodman
- General Manager
- Head Coach
- Assistant Coaches
Los Angeles Sparks Classic Players
- Penny Toler
- Sophia Witherspoon
- Tamika Whitmore
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