Sparks to retire two-time WNBA champion DeLisha Milton-Jones' jersey
Key takeaways
- The Sparks will retire former player DeLisha Milton-Jones’ No. 8 jersey on July 28 when the team hosts the New York Liberty as a part of the league’s 30th anniversary celebration.
- Milton-Jones played 11 years for the Sparks, helping lead them to back-to-back titles in 2001 and 2002.
- Nneka Ogwumike, Erica Wheeler and Ariel Atkins were impressed by the Sparks’ new practice facility and coach Lynne Roberts’ plan to win and more.
De Lisha Milton-Jones, above during Sparks media day in 2012, was drafted by the Sparks in 1999 and won two WNBA titles with the team. (Damian Dovarganes / Associated Press) By Marisa Ingemi April 29, 2026 8:50 AM PT 3 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
The Sparks will retire former player DeLisha Milton-Jones’ No. 8 jersey on July 28 when the team hosts the New York Liberty as a part of the league’s 30th anniversary celebration.
Milton-Jones played 11 years for the Sparks, helping lead them to back-to-back titles in 2001 and 2002.