The seven-time All-Star returns for her 12th period in Los AngelesLOS ANGELES-- The Los Angeles Sparks revealed today the re-signing of WNBA Champion and 2016 WNBA MVP Nneka Ogwumike. Per team policy, the regards to the contract were not released. "I started in Los Angeles as a dewy-eyed rookie confident to last and to lead in a city and with a franchise defined by its tales and legacy," said Ogwumike. "Over the last 11 years, with champs and with difficulties, my veteran vision stays clear and committed to what it really indicates to play in this organization, in THIS city, for 12 periods, repping that famous purple gold. "Ogwumike is coming off a 2022 period that was among one of the most reliable seasons of her career, highlighted by a look at the WNBA All-Star game and gaining Second Group All-WNBA honors. Ogwumike started and appeared in 34 games, averaging 18. 1 factors, 6. 6 rebounds, 2. 0 helps and 1. 6 swipes in 34. 1 mins per video game. She was called Western Meeting Player of the Week for games played June 20-26, her 13th profession Player of the Week got to substantial milestones in the 2022 season, consisting of overshadowing 5,000 job points, joining Lisa Leslie and Candace Parker as the only Triggers players to go beyond the 5,000-point mark. She finished the normal season 20th all-time in career points at 5,194 and currently beings in the top-20 in points and rebounds on the WNBA all-time leaderboard. Ogwumike also eclipsed 450 profession steals in 2022, finishing the period connected for 21st all time with 488 complete steals. "Re-signing Nneka was the top priority of 2023 cost-free firm for the Los Angeles Sparks," said Triggers CAO GM Karen Bryant. "Nneka is deeply deep-rooted in the abundant history of the Stimulates and is both an elite basketball gamer and a pioneer for our organization and past. We're enjoyed proceed our collaboration with her as she proceeds contributing to her fabled tradition. "The 6-2 onward was prepared initially general by the Los Angeles Sparks in the 2012 WNBA Draft out of Stanford College Sparks Jersey. Ogwumike's awards over her 11-year profession consist of with the Sparks include: Rookie of the Year and All-Rookie Group, MVP, First String All-WNBA, Junior Varsity All-WNBA, seven All-Star looks, 4 WNBA All-Defensive First Teams honors, and a WNBA All-Defensive Secondly Team honor. "Nneka is a phenomenal individual and colleague," said Sparks Head Train Curt Miller. "Not only is she a top-level leader for the Sparks, however she is a leader for the whole league. Her work principles and devotion to her craft is extraordinary. She's coming off an additional All-WNBA season and remains to add levels to her video game. I couldn't be much more ecstatic to train Nneka. "Nneka Ogwumike is President of the WNBPA, now serving in her third term in the placement. In 2021 she was named to the 'The W25'-- the 25 best players to ever play in the organizations THE LOS ANGELES SPARKSFounded in 1996, the Los Angeles Sparks are just one of 3 original franchises in the Female's National Basketball Association. The Triggers have won three WNBA Championships, have received the playoffs in 20 of their 26 periods and remain the just energetic group in the organization to win back-to-back titles. The Los Angeles Sparks are devoted to making sure each home game at Arena has a champion degree entertainment experience while showcasing the most effective women professional athletes from all over the world on the court. LA Triggers 2023 period tickets are offered below for acquisition.