Candace Parker Retires After Legendary Career

Candace Parker Announces Retirement from Professional Basketball After Legendary 16-Year Career

Los Angeles, CA – March 29, 2025 – Two-time WNBA MVP and three-time champion Candace Parker has officially announced her retirement from professional basketball, ending a historic 16-year career that solidified her as one of the greatest players in the sport’s history.

The 38-year-old superstar made the emotional announcement on social media, posting a heartfelt video reflecting on her journey from Naperville, Illinois, to becoming a global basketball icon.

'I gave this game everything I had,' Parker said. 'Basketball has been my life, my passion, and my joy. But now it’s time to step away and focus on the next chapter—my family, my business ventures, and continuing to grow the game off the court.'

Parker’s career was nothing short of legendary. Drafted first overall by the Los Angeles Sparks in 2008, she made an immediate impact, winning Rookie of the Year and MVP in the same season—a feat no player had achieved before. Over her career, she won championships with the Sparks (2016), Chicago Sky (2021), and Las Vegas Aces (2023), becoming the first player in WNBA history to win titles with three different teams.

Beyond the WNBA, Parker was a two-time Olympic gold medalist (2008, 2012), a five-time All-WNBA First Team selection, and a trailblazer for women in sports media, working as an analyst for NBA on TNT and appearing in numerous endorsement deals.

Fans and fellow athletes flooded social media with tributes. LeBron James tweeted, 'Congrats on an INCREDIBLE career, CP! You changed the game forever.' Meanwhile, WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert called Parker 'one of the most influential athletes of her generation.'

Though she’s leaving the court, Parker hinted at staying involved in basketball through ownership, broadcasting, and mentorship. Her legacy as a player, advocate, and pioneer will undoubtedly endure.

'This isn’t goodbye,' Parker said with a smile. 'It’s just ‘see you later.’'

- The Associated Press

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