The Greatest LA Sparks Players of All Time

Facts verified June 2026.

Who is the greatest LA Sparks player of all time?

By the measure of championships, individual honors, and lasting impact, Lisa Leslie tops most all-time LA Sparks rankings. The full top 5 follows.

1. Lisa Leslie C \u00b7 1997–2009

   The face of the early WNBA — a three-time league MVP, back-to-back champion and Finals MVP (2001–02), and the first player to dunk in a WNBA game. Her No. 9 is retired.

2. Candace Parker F \u00b7 2008–2020

   Rookie of the Year and MVP in the same 2008 season, two-time MVP, 2016 champion and Finals MVP, and the franchise's all-time assists leader. Her No. 3 was retired in 2025.

3. Penny Toler G \u00b7 1997–1999

   Scored the first points in WNBA history and later served as the franchise's general manager. Her No. 11 is retired — a foundational figure for the Sparks.

4. Nneka Ogwumike F \u00b7 2012–2023

   The No. 1 pick in 2012, 2016 WNBA MVP, and the leader of the 2016 championship team. An eight-time All-Star and one of the most consistent forwards of her era.

5. Tina Thompson F \u00b7 2009–2011

   A Basketball Hall of Famer who finished her career in Los Angeles, the WNBA's all-time leading scorer at her retirement and one of the greatest forwards the league has seen.

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