The Los Angeles Sparks was founded in 1997 as one of the eight original WNBA teams. In a city known for successful sports franchises, this team has done its part to continue that legacy. The Sparks won back-to-back championships in 2001 and 2002. They won a third league title in 2016. The team features some of the best players in the sport today—including Dearica Hamby and Aari McDonald. The Sparks continue to chase victory. Part of the WNBA series, Los Angeles Sparks tells the story of how this team from Southern California became one of the best in the league.