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And some of the supporting performances are simplistic, with Sparks’ Steve unbelievably hapless as a spiritual guide and Skarsgård’s Ron a cartoonish imagining of blind religious devotion.

“Her unparalleled skill, relentless drive, and leadership elevated the Sparks to new heights and set a new standard of greatness,” Sparks co-owner Magic Johnson said in a news release.

Sparks flew between him and Castillo’s mother, a salsa dancer who immigrated from Colombia.

The Sparks did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

It’s why so many people admired her, including Sparks star Kelsey Plum, who first saw Taurasi play at Connecticut when Plum was 10 years old.