Curt Miller could have spent his entire WNBA coaching career in Connecticut. He led the Sun for seven seasons, and from 2017 to 2022, no team won more regular-season games. The Sun also went to the WNBA Finals twice. He created a winning culture within the small-market team, and still praises team president Jennifer Rizzotti.
But something about LA intrigued Miller. So, in 2023, he traded the East Coast for the West Coast. He also traded a winning team for a losing one.
That was part of the appeal.
“I felt passionate about needing a change personally,” he said. “And I love to build. So now, I’m in build mode.”
LA is a historic franchise with all the infrastructure needed to win championships. But it’s been a while since the Sparks hoisted a trophy, let alone played for one. The Sparks won their last title in 2016 with Nneka Ogwumike, Candace Parker and Chelsea Gray all …