Date of Birth: April 19, 1986
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Biography
Candace Parker is an American professional basketball player who has made a significant impact on women’s basketball. Born on April 19, 1986, in St. Louis, Missouri, Parker demonstrated her athletic prowess from a young age. She attended Naperville Central High School in Naperville, Illinois, where she led her team to two state championships and was named Gatorade National Player of the Year twice. Parker’s collegiate career at the University of Tennessee under the coaching of the legendary Pat Summitt further solidified her reputation as one of the best players in the sport. She led the Tennessee Lady Volunteers to two consecutive NCAA championships in 2007 and 2008. Parker was the first overall pick in the 2008 WNBA Draft, selected by the Los Angeles Sparks. She made an immediate impact in the league, earning the Rookie of the Year and MVP awards in her debut season, a rare achievement in any professional sport. Over her career, Parker has been a multiple-time WNBA All-Star, WNBA champion, and Olympic gold medalist. Known for her versatility, she can play both forward and center positions effectively, contributing significantly on both ends of the court. Off the court, Parker has been active in various charitable endeavors and is a prominent advocate for gender equality in sports. She is also a television analyst, contributing her expert insights to basketball broadcasts.
5 Interesting Facts about Candace Parker
1. Candace Parker was the first woman to dunk in an NCAA tournament game.
2. She is the younger sister of retired NBA player Anthony Parker.
3. Parker has won two Olympic gold medals with Team USA (2008, 2012).
4. She was named to the WNBA’s Top 20@20 list in 2016, recognizing the top 20 players in the league’s history.
5. Candace Parker is the first player in WNBA history to record a dunk in a playoff game.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Candace Parker
1. “I’ve always believed that success for anyone is all about drive, dedication, and desire, but for me, it’s also been about confidence and faith.”
2. “I think it’s important for little girls and boys to see that girls can be strong and be leaders.”
3. “Basketball is a beautiful game when the five players on the court play with one heartbeat.”
4. “I want to be remembered as someone who broke barriers.”
5. “The biggest challenge was proving all the doubters wrong. I love challenges and I love proving people wrong.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Candace Parker’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $5 million.
Children
Candace Parker has one daughter, Lailaa Nicole Williams, born on May 13, 2009, from her marriage to former NBA player Shelden Williams.
Relevant Links
1. [WNBA Profile](https://www.wnba.com/player/candace-parker/
2. [Olympic Profile](https://www.teamusa.org/usa-basketball/athletes/Candace-Parker
3. [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/candaceparker/
4. [ESPN Profile](https://www.espn.com/wnba/player/_/id/3204/candace-parker
