Candace Parker did it her way and the Sparks retire the 2-time MVP’s jersey
June 29, 2025
Candace Parker’s No. 3 Los Angeles Sparks jersey was raised to the rafters of Crypto.com Arena during Sunday’s game against the Chicago Sky. After being the No. 1 pick in the 2008 WNBA draft out of Tennessee, Parker had a standout 16-year career, winning championships with three teams — the Sparks, her hometown Sky and Las Vegas. She was MVP of the WNBA Finals for LA in 2016. The 39-year-old Parker is the third Sparks player to have her jersey retired, joining Hall of Famer Lisa Leslie and Penny Toler.
