That epitomized the late NBA great’s relationship with the women’s game. After his 20-year playing career ended, Bryant turned his focus to the next generation, mentoring some of women’s basketball’s biggest stars, from WNBA champion and Olympic gold medalist Diana Taurasi to former Oregon star Sabrina Ionescu.
Many WNBA players believe Kobe Bryant would be pleased with the overall progress of women’s sports, which have skyrocketed in popularity and reach in recent years.
Additionally, the Aces will receive the No. 13 pick from the Sparks. This trade creates a star trio in Los Angeles with Plum, Dearica Hamby and Cameron Brink. Reacting to this news on her ...
The Los Angeles Sparks, Las Vegas Aces and Seattle Storm ... title in 2016 but has struggled to contend since. Former Ace Dearica Hamby is also on the squad. Seattle finished the recent regular ...
The Los Angeles ... the Sparks long-term. It's hard to fathom the Sparks remaining near the bottom of the league with Plum playing alongside Rickea Jackson, Cameron Brink, Dearica Hamby, and ...
WNBA stars Kelsey Plum and Jewell Loyd switch teams in a three-way trade involving the Aces, Sparks, and Storm.