The Los Angeles Sparks faced backlash on social media this week after sharing a game-day post that depicted one of their players in a crop top, with fans criticizing the team for not showing players in their uniforms. The Sparks’ X account shared a post on Tuesday, teasing their upcoming game against the Seattle Storm, which included a graphic of rookie guard Sarah Ashlee Barker wearing what appeared to be a crop top.
Fans expressed disappointment with the post, with some users calling out the team for prioritizing aesthetics over the sport. One user commented,