When you think of the 2025 Los Angeles Sparks , who is the first player you think of?

It’s likely Kelsey Plum, the superstar guard who just arrived from the Las Vegas Aces and is leading the team in points and minutes played. Or maybe it’s Dearica Hamby, the Team USA 3x3 bronze medalist, double-double machine, who has been one of the veteran leaders on this team over the past two years.

Or maybe it’s one of the young stars like Cameron Brink or Rickea Jackson.

All of these players are logical choices to consider, but one person who is also a key to L.A. maximizing its potential is Azurá Stevens.

She is off to a hot start this season, averaging 13.8 points, 9.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.6 steals across eight games.

This is all by design and her increased role is part of what can

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