The Sparks are currently playing their best basketball of the season as they have won five games in a row, handed Las Vegas their first home loss of the season, are in sole possession of eighth place and can climb as high as fourth with eight games left.
There are many reasons for this turnaround but Layshia Clarendon has been at the center of it all.
Clarendon has been in the starting lineup 18 times for the Sparks this season, with the team going 11-7 in those games. Their impact has transcended the scoreboard and has been felt on both sides of the ball.