Today’s announcement of Candace Parker has surprised everyone in the sports world. The Las Vegas Aces released a statement in regards to the Aces legend.
Parker has been dealing with foot pain this off season following her foot surgery. Constant discomfort has played a role into Parker stepping away from the game. “This offseason hasn’t been fun on a foot that isn’t cooperating,” Parker posted. “It’s no fun playing in pain (10 surgeries in my career) it’s no fun knowing what you could do, if only…it’s no fun hearing ”she isn’t the same” when I know why. It’s no fun accepting the fact you need surgery AGAIN.”
The 6-4 forward/center signed with the Aces prior to the 2023 season, and started the first 18 games of the year leading Las Vegas to a 16-2 record. She was averaging 9.0 points, 5.4 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.5 steals per game before having surgery on her left foot which sidelined her for the remainder of the season. With the 2023 WNBA crown, the No. 1 pick in the 2008 WNBA Draft became the first player in league history to win a championship with three different teams, having also done so with Los Angeles (2016) and Chicago (2021).
Named to the WNBA Top 20 at 20 and W25 teams, Parker is a 10-time All-WNBA honoree. She played her first 13 seasons in the league with the Los Angeles Sparks. She became the first player in WNBA history to be named Rookie of the Year and Most Valuable Player in the same season. Parker averaged 18.5 points, 9.5 rebounds and 3.4 assists while helping the Sparks to a 10-win improvement in 2008.
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