Sparks’ new GM Ariana Andonian shares official statement after hire

The Los Angeles Sparks are making changes with the front office after parting ways with former general manager Raegan Pebley. About two months after that decision, the organization found a new GM in a former Vice President of Player Personnel of the Philadelphia 76ers, Ariana Andonian.

The club’s new general manager shared her official statement after receiving the role, expressing her excitement to be part of the Sparks’ organization, per the club’s press release on Friday. The 31-year-old California native can’t wait to lead the front office for the Sparks.

“Coming home to Southern California to serve as general manager of the Sparks is an opportunity of a lifetime,” Andonian said. “This is a franchise with a championship legacy, one that is part of the fabric of women’s professional basketball. It was clear to me throughout this process that the Sparks ownership group is committed to delivering for our fans.

“My goal as GM is to build a culture of excellence centered around great people, strong processes and doing everything within our power to best support our players on and off the court,” Andonian continued. “I’m truly grateful to be back home for an important chapter of Sparks basketball.”

Andonian accepts the new role in L.A. with 10 years of experience in basketball operations, scouting, player personnel, and talent evaluation, working in the NBA and G League. She began her career in 2015 with the Houston Rockets, and was the only female scout in the league at that time. After years of experience under her belt, Andonian is now in command of a front office for an organization in her home town.

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