Candace Parker, a prominent figure in women's basketball, has announced her retirement from the WNBA after a distinguished 16-year career. Parker, who played for the Las Vegas Aces, made the announcement on the first day of the team's training camp, following a foot injury last season. Her career highlights include winning three WNBA championships, two WNBA MVP awards, two Olympic gold medals, two NCAA championships, and the 2020 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year award. She was also the 2008 WNBA Rookie of the Year and has been named to the WNBA's 25th Anniversary Team. Beyond her playing career, Parker has expressed a desire to pursue WNBA ownership and has already made strides in broadcasting and running her own production company.
“I will never cheat the game of basketball...I don’t want to just compete...I want to be able to dominate.” Candace Parker - a titan of the game, a fantastic teammate to all of us, and the woman behind an iconic career. Your impact on the game remains forever. Enjoy retirement! https://t.co/XOtXDQZMKp
Much respect to Candace Parker for an incredible hoops career. 🙏🏽
My GOAT @Candace_Parker 🐐 Enjoy your retirement! Your impact on the game will last forever 🫡 https://t.co/CqHAnDzVIy
Been fortunate to cover some truly elite, world-class athletes the past 24 years. Not sure any of them outclassed @Candace_Parker. At her apex, she was from another planet. Best of luck to a living legend on her next steps in life’s journey. https://t.co/sAj2jMJWTt
Been fortunate to cover some truly elite, world-class athletes the past 24 years. Not sure any of them outclassed @Candace_Parker. At her apex, she was from another planet. Best of luck to a living legend on her next next steps in life’s journey. https://t.co/wQSwzL51dI
Candace Parker retires having completed her mission of leaving the game better for the next generation https://t.co/cUrDwRCYLK https://t.co/4JFdLhtauF
Candace Parker was one of the biggest names in basketball for two decades, and her career was defined not just by titles and awards, but by influence. https://t.co/jNKu22Kxfb
Changed the game forever. #ThankYouCandace https://t.co/jS9Ah75WCp
Huge congrats to @Candace_Parker as she announces her retirement.. this @breannastewart reaction is amazing 😂 Basketball is so much better for having had Candace on the court, and now in the broadcast booth - one of the best to ever do it https://t.co/RQ4KDPzDIY
Congrats to @Candace_Parker on her retirement. She's accomplished so much on so many levels in so many leagues. But this collage from @SECNetwork is how I have and will always see her, with Pat. https://t.co/eSdP5rMvCG
From teens with hoop dreams 😂🏀to legends ! Congrats on a legendary career 🙏🏾 @Candace_Parker https://t.co/xoJb2bjKFM
It was truly a privilege to cover Candace Parker in what ended up being her final WNBA season Always gracious with her time and insightful with her answers Plus those 15 or so games she played with the Aces was some of the most beautiful basketball I’ve ever watched in person https://t.co/igos3b5nYw
One of the greatest to ever take the court 🙌 A look back at @Candace_Parker’s rookie season when she became the first and ONLY #WNBA player to win Rookie of the Year & MVP in the same season. https://t.co/1WsTjEjQgU
Stewie was SHOCKED by the Candace Parker retirement news 👀 (via @benpickman) https://t.co/r5FWRyG8Fe
🏆 Generational 🏆 Candace Parker and Pat Summitt: a duo that forever changed @LadyVol_Hoops and women's basketball 👏 https://t.co/0ithU3lOvc
congrats legend @Candace_Parker
When Angel Reese was drafted she thought about taking No. 3 because of Candace Parker. Then she thought, no, Parker’s number will be retired soon. More from Angel on what Parker has meant to the game & her: https://t.co/uX6NFFxlVj
A career that speaks for itself. @Candace_Parker is truly 1 of 1 💐 https://t.co/tDee9kzdSJ
Aliyah Boston reacted to Candace Parker's retirement announcement by thanking her for being the ultimate role model ❤️ https://t.co/i4zPF1VfCT
What a career for Candace Parker 🧡 https://t.co/dKNsVez1Zk
Blessed to have competed against you. Blessed to have had you in an Aces uniform. And most of all, blessed to have witnessed your greatness. "There's only one Candace Parker. One of one." — Becky Hammon Thank you, Cand𝗮𝗰𝗲. https://t.co/Ck0p3imLJM
Incredible career, and I believe @Candace_Parker when she says she’ll accomplish as much off the court as she did on it. Excited to watch her next act, and thankful to have her as an investor in @onMantel. 🐐 https://t.co/B2wBDSWoIP
Candace Parker is 1 of 1. It’s almost impossible to explain how dominant she has been for decades, from winning national titles at Tennessee to being the first woman to dunk in the NCAA tournament game to winning WNBA titles with multiple franchises. Still the only WNBA player to… https://t.co/yEKJiljwtA
Thank you, @Candace_Parker 🫡 https://t.co/DFALkvgao1
Happy retirement, Candace Parker.
Candace Parker at Tennessee was a PROBLEM! One-of-one 🔥 https://t.co/xaM82LyGiF
There will never be another @Candace_Parker. Her career exemplified grit, resilience, grace and class. And as great as she was as a player, she is an even better person. I feel blessed to call her a colleague and friend, and I know there are many more championships in her future.…
Legendary career on the court @Candace_Parker and an amazing one already off the court with much more greatness to come! Excited to cook with ya... https://t.co/J5BYgBVKzM
A legend of the game stamped in history. Thank you, @Candace_Parker 🧡 https://t.co/B4VJS1rGNV
3x WNBA Champ. 2x WNBA MVP. 2x Gold Medalist. 7x WNBA All-Star. 7x All-WNBA First Team. 2020 WNBA DPOY. 2016 WNBA Finals MVP. 2013 WNBA All-Star MVP. 2008 WNBA ROY. WNBA 25 Team. Our teammate, our friend, a legend.🐐🧡 https://t.co/VA97PSUW9a
Candace Parker is simply one of the greatest players of all-time! 🐐 1x GOAT 🐐 3x WNBA Champion 🐐 WNBA Finals MVP 🐐 2x WNBA MVP 🐐 7x WNBA All-Star 🐐 10x All-WNBA 🐐 WNBA Rookie of the Year 🐐 2x NCAA Champion 🐐 2x Olympic Gold Medalist 🐐 Naismith Player of the Year Next… https://t.co/or22B8F9BC
"What?! Wow... I'm a little bit sad about it because you love going up against her and the legend that she is... Will definitely miss her this season." NY Liberty star Breanna Stewart on Candace Parker's retirement announcement 😲 (via @Khristina) https://t.co/0Dx31Y0Oqt https://t.co/nMQ82mDPuM
Statement from the Aces on Candace Parker announcing her retirement. https://t.co/OrWglmwnFe
One of a kind @Candace_Parker https://t.co/CikhjnUGEc
You can't see what Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese are doing for the sport and not understand that Candace helped make it possible. A megawatt star who has also has helped grow the game with her commentary. Happy trails to a basketball pioneer. https://t.co/lXIyGejIKR
Thank you for pushing the game forward, @Candace_Parker ❤️ https://t.co/zVZt0T15uP
Only 6 players have 250 playoff AST Only 5 players have 1,000 playoff PTS Only 4 players have 500 playoff REB Only 3 players have 100 playoff BLK Only 2 players have 100 playoff STL Only 1 player has them all. Candace Parker 🐐 @Candace_Parker https://t.co/ifjtRPldGK
Breanna Stewart finding out that Candace Parker retired (via @Khristina) https://t.co/chsfejv2SE
Candace Parker's retirement announcement had basketball fans paying tribute to her legendary career https://t.co/g0JrtmHeHm https://t.co/qe9R8MljTR
• Two MVPs • Seven-time All-Star • Three Championships • Two Olympic gold medals • Her own production company • Already a broadcasting pioneer • A desire to pursue WNBA ownership After 16 seasons, women’s basketball legend Candace Parker is calling it a career. https://t.co/uJcv8O9LeF
Very few push the game forward. You did that. Iconic. A true 1 of 1… @Candace_Parker 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 https://t.co/3jDnancibF
HAPPY RETIREMENT, CP ❤️ Basketball fans, show your love for one of the greatest of all time! 💐 https://t.co/Nj2IvLMXBY
Las Vegas Aces forward Candace Parker announced today she is retiring after a 16-year career in the WNBA. The Aces begin training camp today. Aces star, WNBA legend announces retirement after 16-year career https://t.co/JWNaU3Ceis via @reviewjournal
Candace Parker was my first favorite women’s basketball player. She directly impacted my love for the sport from the beginning. Weird to imagine the game without her
Candace Parker has announced she is retiring from basketball after 16 seasons in the WNBA. 👏 https://t.co/qSpT8K5w58
One of the most decorated basketball players 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧, Candace Parker finishes with a glittering resume: ◽️ 3x WNBA champ ◽️ 2x NCAA champ ◽️ 2x Olympic gold medalist ◽️ 2x WNBA MVP ◽️ 2016 WNBA Finals MVP ◽️ 2x Wooden Award winner And much more 🏆 https://t.co/zVUg7ST3f5 https://t.co/7cHcZwAbMh
Candace Parker has announced her retirement! https://t.co/30b8bNTDL4 https://t.co/X84dm9KpSn
Candace Parker is retiring after 16 seasons in the WNBA. 👏 LEGEND. 🔥 https://t.co/1Zqcq4PGAc
CP3 announces her retirement https://t.co/53OVKdfQkm
Breanna Stewart reacts to Candace Parker's retirement. "I'm a little bit sad about it because you love going against her and the legend that she is." 🎥: @Khristina https://t.co/2B9RBENOI7
3x WNBA Champ. 2x WNBA Finals MVP. 2x Gold Medalist. 7x All-WNBA First Team. 2020 WNBA DPOY. 2016 WNBA Finals MVP. 2008 WNBA ROY. WNBA 25 Team. Our teammate, our friend, a legend.🐐🧡 https://t.co/A3Wd9qK2I5
Candace Parker has announced on her social media that she is retiring from basketball after 16 seasons in the WNBA 👏 🏆 2x MVP 🏆 7x All-Star 🏆 3x Champion 🏆 WNBA Finals MVP 🏆 7x All-WNBA First Team 🏆 WNBA Rookie of the Year 🏆 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year https://t.co/R3Gk0bGfXd
Candace Parker leaves with a legendary career 👏 @Candace_Parker 🏆 3x WNBA Champion 🏆 WNBA Finals MVP 🏆 2x WNBA MVP ⭐️ 7x WNBA All-Star 🏀 7x All-WNBA First Team 👶 WNBA Rookie of the Year 😤 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year 💪 3x WNBA rebounding leader https://t.co/FajcmqpoBZ
Breaking: Candace Parker announced she is retiring from basketball after 16 seasons in the WNBA What a career from one of the BEST to ever do it 👏 @HighlightHER https://t.co/ePz0wLCcRu
Candance Parker has retired, she announced. "I promised I’d never cheat the game & that I’d leave it in a better place than I came into it," Parker wrote in an Instagram post Sunday. https://t.co/WM5Zz9WLX8
Candace Parker has retired 🥺❤️ One of the ALL TIME GREATS 🔥 https://t.co/eQ9ld7t0aC
BREAKING: Candace Parker announced she is retiring. Her legendary WNBA career: 7x All-Star, 3x Champion, 2x MVP 👏👏👏 https://t.co/vTT9UOOlZa
Breaking: Candace Parker announced on social media that she is retiring from the WNBA. https://t.co/vx7Wx6Qb28
Candace Parker announces her retirement from the WNBA. "I promised I’d never cheat the game & that I’d leave it in a better place than I came into it. The competitor in me always wants 1 more, but it’s time. My HEART & body knew, but I needed to give my mind time to accept it." https://t.co/obFW2KYJBe
I had to read it a couple times to make sure. Salute to Candace Parker on a heck of a career. Was that McDs dunk contest really 20 years ago? I remember it well just like her cooking at Tennessee and being ROY/MVP that first year in LA. Take your rest, champ. Kudos to Candace. https://t.co/xRSBwkVgkn
BREAKING: The legendary @Candace_Parker has announced her retirement. An all-timer who left the game so much better than she found it, excelled on the court & the mic, brought a title to her hometown and forever changed women’s pro basketball in Chicago. THANK YOU, CANDACE!… https://t.co/mdImJ1TOjn
Candace Parker. 1 of 1.
GOAT @Candace_Parker
Candace Parker has announced via Instagram she’s retiring. https://t.co/e0rTiM7rlt
On the first day of @LVAces training camp @WNBA star @Candace_Parker announces on instagram she’s retiring coming off a foot injury last season. This is a woman I grew up watching with the @LASparks her 16-year career in the W has inspired so many young girls to play sports. https://t.co/A5k7eeDjKg
BREAKING: WNBA legend Candace Parker has announced she’s retiring from basketball https://t.co/JbXeSJK1h7
Congratulations to our @wbhof Inductees Seimone Augustus, Taj McWilliams-Franklin, and Maya Moore 🙌 https://t.co/P1aG5pBAxe
Happy Retirement Piph! #WNBA https://t.co/KBlHjIYQfM