Last Updated on August 7, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
The 2007 Los Angeles Sparks relied on Lisa Leslie as their dominant offensive and defensive anchor, leading the team in scoring, rebounding, and interior defense. Temeka Johnson directed the offense with steady playmaking, while DeLisha Milton-Jones and Chamique Holdsclaw added versatile frontcourt scoring. Los Angeles built its identity around efficient inside play, strong rebounding, and rim protection, but inconsistent perimeter shooting and limited offensive balance reduced its overall effectiveness.
HeatingUp Impact Index: Team Impact Spotlight
| Player Name | Role Tier | MPG | Usage Tier | PPG | RPG | APG | STK (SPG + BPG) | Impact Index | Notes | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamique Holdsclaw | Starter/Star (1.1) | 30.0 | High (1.2) | 15.8 | 5.6 | 3.0 | 1.8 | 67.32 | Holdsclaw returned to a featured scoring role, using her size and mid-range skill to create offense from the wing. Her playoff production showed the veteran shot-making and rebounding versatility that made her a difficult matchup, even while facing increased defensive attention. | WNBA All-Star (2008) |
| Taj McWilliams-Franklin | Starter/Star (1.1) | 29.3 | Medium (1.1) | 11.1 | 5.9 | 1.7 | 2.2 | 49.90 | McWilliams-Franklin anchored the frontcourt with efficient interior scoring, rebounding, and reliable rim protection. Her veteran presence was especially important in a season where the Sparks relied on defensive structure and her ability to make the right reads around the basket. | WNBA All-Star (2009); All-WNBA Second Team (2009) |
| Marta Fernandez | Key Contributor (1.05) | 26.2 | Medium (1.1) | 8.7 | 2.1 | 3.0 | 1.5 | 34.10 | Fernandez provided energy as a versatile wing creator, handling secondary playmaking duties while defending multiple perimeter positions. Her international experience showed through in her willingness to move the ball and contribute without needing a high-volume scoring role. | — |
| Sidney Spencer | Key Contributor (1.05) | 24.4 | Medium (1.1) | 9.6 | 4.1 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 34.65 | Spencer emerged as a valuable floor-spacing forward, using her three-point shooting to pull defenders away from the paint. Her 43.9% postseason three-point shooting gave Los Angeles an important outlet when opponents collapsed on inside scorers. | — |
| Sherill Baker | Key Contributor (1.05) | 20.5 | Medium (1.1) | 8.5 | 2.9 | 3.2 | 1.6 | 34.02 | Baker brought defensive pressure and aggressive guard play, attacking gaps and creating transition opportunities. Her 3.2 assists and 1.5 steals per game reflected the disruptive style that earned her trust in rotation minutes. | — |
| Mwadi Mabika | Key Contributor (1.05) | 23.1 | Medium (1.1) | 8.1 | 3.8 | 2.2 | 0.9 | 31.50 | Mabika remained a veteran perimeter option, stretching defenses with outside shooting while taking difficult assignments on the wing. Her role shifted toward complementary scoring, but she continued providing experience in pressure situations. | — |
| Christi Thomas | Key Contributor (1.05) | 18.8 | Medium (1.1) | 8.4 | 5.3 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 30.45 | Thomas supplied interior toughness as a physical frontcourt presence, competing on the glass and finishing efficiently near the rim. Her rebounding and defensive activity helped balance lineups when the Sparks needed more size. | — |
| Temeka Johnson | Key Contributor (1.05) | 18.7 | Low (1.0) | 6.4 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 0.8 | 25.20 | Johnson handled reserve point guard duties, creating offense through quickness and ball pressure. Although her shooting was inconsistent, her ability to organize possessions and defend opposing guards remained valuable. | — |
| LaToya Thomas | Key Contributor (1.05) | 18.0 | Low (1.0) | 7.7 | 2.3 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 24.57 | Thomas added scoring versatility from the frontcourt, including the ability to step outside and hit shots. Her role was built around providing offensive punch without disrupting the team’s defensive identity. | — |
| Murriel Page | Bench (1.0) | 18.4 | Low (1.0) | 4.8 | 3.3 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 20.20 | Page gave the Sparks dependable veteran minutes through rebounding and positional defense. She was rarely the focus of the offense but helped maintain stability in second-unit lineups. | — |
| Kiesha Brown | Bench (1.0) | 12.1 | Low (1.0) | 4.9 | 1.4 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 17.20 | Brown provided bench shooting and ball-handling, giving Los Angeles another perimeter option. Her efficient free throw shooting and ability to space the floor helped her carve out a limited but useful role. | — |
| Jessica Moore | Bench (1.0) | 15.7 | Low (1.0) | 4.4 | 3.1 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 17.00 | Moore contributed as a developing interior reserve, focusing on rebounding, screening, and defensive positioning. Her minutes reflected a depth role behind more established frontcourt players. | — |
| Tye’sha Fluker | Bench (1.0) | 9.5 | Low (1.0) | 3.3 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 12.20 | Fluker brought size and shot-blocking potential in short appearances. Her defensive instincts around the rim gave the Sparks another option when they needed additional interior length. | — |
| Lisa Willis | Bench (1.0) | 9.6 | Low (1.0) | 2.3 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 9.00 | Willis provided athletic perimeter depth, using quickness and defensive effort during limited opportunities. Her role was primarily to support the rotation rather than create offense. | — |
| Iciss Tillis | Bench (1.0) | 2.7 | Low (1.0) | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.60 | Tillis saw minimal court time as a deep reserve. Her appearances came within a crowded frontcourt rotation featuring several experienced contributors. | — |
| Totals | — | 316.9 | — | 104.0 | 39.9 | 23.3 | 16.1 | 408.92 | Los Angeles Sparks 2008 regular season listed player totals for HeatingUp Impact Index calculation. | — |