This episode recaps an emotional night at Crypto.com Arena as the Sparks honored Candace Parker by retiring her legendary No. 3 jersey. From Parker’s powerful speech to the noticeable absence of NBA stars, the moment highlighted both celebration and missed support.

On the court, the Sparks fell to the Chicago Sky in a game that exposed familiar issues—breakdowns in communication, inconsistent rotations, and underutilized talent. The episode explores what went wrong, who stepped up, and why the Sparks still can’t seem to finish strong, even on a night built for greatness.

In Episode 3, we’re talking mental toughness, full-team energy, and a Sparks squad that finally played the complete 40 Coach Roberts has been asking for. I break down the win over Chicago on Mental Health Awareness Night

But don’t get it twisted—there’s still work to be done. I get into the missed free throws, the soft paint defense, and why the bench energy (including Rickea Jackson showing love while sidelined) might be the secret sauce moving forward.

Kelsey Plum dropped a casual 37 in the season opener against Golden State—and then found herself face-to-face with the Lynx defense and foul trouble in Game 2. In this episode, I break down the Sparks’ first two games: one dominant, one demanding. Hamby and Stevens were consistent forces, Barker made noise, and Coach Lynne Roberts didn’t sugarcoat a thing postgame.

We’re talking highs, humbling moments, and the growing pains of a squad that’s learning each other in real time. This ain’t just stats—this is storytelling from the sideline with a Compton lens.