Candace Parker, a two-time WNBA MVP, was honored by the Los Angeles Sparks, who retired her jersey during a ceremony on Sunday.

Former Los Angeles Sparks player Candace Parker, center, looks on with her family during her jersey retirement ceremony during a WNBA basketball game between the Sparks and the Chicago Sky, Sunday ...

When Lady Vols basketball legend Candace Parker arrived in Los Angeles as a WNBA rookie in 2008, Michael Cooper told her something that still rang true 17 years later at her jersey retirement.

Parker, who also wrote a book “The Can-Do Mindset” that was just published, said when she was drafted by Los Angeles No. 1 in 2008 she wanted to win championships there.

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 Sparks jersey was ...

PALMETTO, FL – SEPTEMBER 12: Candace Parker #3 of the Los Angeles Sparks smiles during the game against the Las Vegas Aces on September 12, 2020 at Feld Entertainment Center in Palmetto, Florida.

Candace Parker's No. 3 was retired by the Los Angeles Sparks, and she gave a very emotional speech during the ceremony. Candace’s Rising Stars general manager Candace Parker looks on during the ...

Former two-time WNBA MVP Candace Parker was honored by the Los Angeles Sparks, who retired her jersey during a ceremony at halftime of their game against the Chicago Sky on Sunday, June 29. Parker ...

FILE – In this Aug. 4, 2017, file photo, Los Angeles Sparks’ Candace Parker celebrates her basket against the New York Liberty during the second half of a WNBA basketball game in Los Angeles.

Candace Parker set to have first of 2 jersey retirements this weekend in Los Angeles by: DOUG FEINBERG, Associated Press Posted: Jun 28, 2025 / 06:00 AM EDT Updated: Jun 28, 2025 / 06:00 AM EDT ...