Candace Parker
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Candace Nicole Parker, nicknamed "Ace", is an American former professional basketball player. Widely regarded as one of the greatest WNBA players of all time, she was selected as the first overall pick in the 2008 WNBA draft by the Los Angeles Sparks.
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I mean, equity is what it’s about in business. For them to be able to have equity at this young of age, I think that that’s power.
Candace Parker praises NIL's impact on women's sports: 'Equity is what it's about' On3 (retrieved 13 November 2025)
The pace, spacing, physicality, and overall athleticism have all taken major leaps, making the women’s game faster, deeper, and more dynamic than ever.
Why this WNBA legend is excited about Big East women’s basketball airing on TNT, truTV SBNation (12 November 2025)
I grew up with two older brothers who excelled at every single thing. And so, their shadows were very large and daunting at times.
Candace Parker says the WNBA helped her come out and be out, in her new book Outsports (12 June 2025)
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Candace Nicole Parker, nicknamed "Ace", is an American former professional basketball player. Widely regarded as one of the greatest WNBA players of all time, she was selected as the first overall pick in the 2008 WNBA draft by the Los Angeles Sparks. She spent 13 seasons on the Sparks, two seasons with the Chicago Sky, and one season with the Las Vegas Aces, winning a championship with each team. Parker is credited with growing the popularity of women's basketball. She will be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2026.
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