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One of the greatest WNBA players of all-time will see her jersey raised to the rafters on June 29. On Thursday, the Los Angeles Sparks announced that they will retire Candace Parker’s No. 3 jersey.
“Candace Parker has left an indelible mark on the Los Angeles Sparks, not only as one of the greatest players to ever grace the court, but as a true ambassador of our franchise and women’s basketball as a whole,” Sparks co-owner Magic Johnson said in a statement. “Retiring Candace’s No. 3 jersey is not just a celebration of her extraordinary career, but a tribute to the enduring mark she’s left on this organization, the WNBA, and the city of Los Angeles. She will forever be a part of the Sparks family.”
The iconic Spark spent 13 years with the franchise and led Los Angeles to the WNBA Championship in 2016. Parker made an immediate impact as a rookie, winning both MVP and Rookie of the Year after averaging 18.5 points and 9.5 rebounds. The legend would go on to win a second MVP in 2013 and secured Finals MVP honors in ’16.
“To see my jersey hanging in the rafters amongst other legends is truly an honor. This moment is not just about me — it’s about my family, my teammates, and the incredible support from the LA Sparks organization and fans,” Parker said in a statement. “I’m grateful to my parents, who believed in me every step of the way, to my brothers who still are my heroes and to my wife and kids, who inspire me every day. ”
