LA Sparks faced backlash online to post semi-repeat photos of players
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Los Angeles Sparks This week, some users fired on social media for posts that they sexually claimed one of their team’s players.
Sparks X Page shared posts Tuesday afternoon teasing team games Seattle Storm Later that night.
This post shared the graphic of rookie guard Sarah Ashley Barker wearing what looked like a crop top.
Sarah Ashley Barker (13) of Los Angeles Sparks was defended late by Skylar Diggins (4) of Seattle Storm on June 17, 2025, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. (Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)
“Back in front of the house crowd,” the post said, adding more details about the game.
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Fans didn’t seem impressed with the decision to post a Barker dressed like that.
“Where is the man in the jersey?” wrote one user.
“These Gameday posts are frying me. There’s nothing Uni, nothing, just thirst traps,” another added.
Another user said, “If this is official team communication, what opportunities does women’s sports have? Are you playing in lingerie? Then put it in Gameday’s FKN jersey.”
Spark shares match day posts from players who have previously worn uniforms.
Basketball with the Commissioner Cup logo on June 17, 2025, during a game between Seattle Storm and Las Parks at the crypto.com arena. (Kirby Lee/Imagn Images)
Last week, Sparks Forward Cameron Brink faced similar criticism from fans online, denounced the previous first-round pick for spending more time on “walking and smashing down the red carpet” than rehabilitating an ACL injury.
“She should have returned to the court now. She says that if something is as much rehabilitating as she walks down the red carpet and schmoosing, she’ll be back,” fans wrote in the comment that she posted to her Instagram story last week.
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“I work incredibly hard every day. I give anything to go out on the court now. Basketball is my passion and it’s everything to me… to say this isn’t a real fan.
La Sparks left the floor on July 5, 2024 after a match against the Las Vegas ace in Los Angeles. (Kirby Lee/USA Today Sports)
“Thanks to those who have realized that ACLS can take a year and can give you bounty. I can’t wait until I play again.”
The 23-year-old Brink is on the sidelines after toreating the ACL with his left knee during a June 2024 match. Connecticut Sun. She was blocking games averaged 8.1 points, 5.7 rebounds and 2.5 blocks before her injuries.
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