Candace Parker (No. 3) officially joins Lisa Leslie (No. 9) and Penny Toler (No. 11) as just the third Sparks player in franchise history to have her jersey retired.

Candace Parker on going into WNBA ownership: “I know the game prepared me for this phase of life, so for sure, I want to be in an ownership position … 100 percent.” ...

Parker won another MVP award in 2013, and led the Sparks to a championship in 2016 -- ending a 14-year title drought for the proud franchise -- and another Finals appearance in 2017.

Candace Parker hoists the trophy as the Sparks celebrate their 2016 WNBA championship with fans at L.A. Live. (Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times) By Anthony De Leon June 29, 2025 4 AM PT ...

Candace Parker spent over a decade with the Los Angeles Sparks — part of an illustrious WNBA career. Read more: Sparks' Rickea Jackson Provides Strong Response Following Injury The three-time ...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — If Candace Parker could put music to her jersey retirement ceremony, it would be “I Did It My Way,” the Jay-Z remix of Frank Sinatra’s hit. Parker’s No. 3 Los Angeles ...

After a shoot, O’Neal invited Parker to fly with him to Los Angeles on his private jet. At first, Parker thought it sounded great. “OK, that beats getting in line at Delta,” she joked.

Candace Parker has been on the go since she announced her retirement from the WNBA in 2024. From broadcasting college and pro games to taking over as the president of Women’s Basketball for ...

Parker, who was flanked by her family for the ceremony, was a two-time WNBA MVP with the Sparks, in 2008 and 2013. She’s the franchise’s career assists leader with 1,331 and is second in ...

LOS ANGELES — If Candace Parker could put music to her jersey retirement ceremony, it would be “I Did It My Way,” the Jay-Z remix of Frank Sinatra’s hit. Parker’s No. 3 Los Angeles ...