Owners Coaches General Managers


Celebrating the rich history of former Los Angeles Sparks ownership, coaching achievements and basketball operations.


Jerry Buss (1997-2004) Carla Christofferson and Kathy Goodman (2006-2013) Paula Madison (2011-2014)
Lisa Leslie (2011-2014) Earvin ‘Magic’ Johnson (2014-Present) Eric Holoman (Present)

*Timeline of Ownership:


Linda Sharp (Inaugural Season Coach, 1997) Julie Rousseau (1997-1998) Orlando Woodridge (1998-1999)
Michael Cooper (1999-2004, 2007-2009) Karleen Thompson & Ryan Weisenberg (2004) Henry Bibby  (2005)
Joe Bryant  (2005-2007, 2011-2012) Jennifer Gillom  (2009-2011) Carol Ross (2012-2014)
Penny Toler (2014) Brian Agler (2015-2018) Derek Fisher (2018-Present)


Rhonda Windham (1997-1999) Penny Toler (2000-2019) Derek Fisher (2020-Present)