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Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times
Sport
Myah Taylor

Sparks' Brittney Sykes honors Brittney Griner by delivering shoes to those in need

LOS ANGELES — Sparks guard Brittney Sykes and sneakers of all kinds awaited the young adults of the Covenant House California on Monday afternoon for the conclusion of a shoe drive honoring Brittney Griner.

The transitional youth ages 18-24 lined up in the shelter's courtyard to chat with Sykes and pick out their favorite kicks donated by the Sparks in partnership with nonprofit Hav A Sole. Sporting a shirt reading "We Are BG," Sykes listened to their stories and hyped them up as they shopped for shoes collected throughout the WNBA season.

"These are kinda swaggy," she said to one young woman before convincing her to try on the sneakers.

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