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'Pushup Bras Have Become My Friend': Candace Parker Makes Candid Remark On Life After Basketball Retirement
Jun 29, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Former Los Angeles Sparks Candace Parker acknowledges the crowd during a jersey retirement ceremony at halftime at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Candace Parker is living the post-retirement life just as she did pre-retirement: with a lot of honesty and flair: an attribute that made her a legend on the hardwood. No more scouting reports or triple-doubles. This time, it’s all about living, lifting, and letting the internet laugh with her.

“I been minding my business in retirement…. pushup bras have become my friend, Doing squats, eating rice and Ms. Parker Ms. Parkers still rolling in

I love it here…..#SlimThick,” Parker captioned her latest viral post, showing off both her humor and confidence.

The post-retirement Candace Parker isn’t out of the spotlight, she’s just moved from the low block to the timeline. From raising kids to broadcasting with TNT and balancing her new chapter in style, Parker’s off-court game remains elite.

Fans of Candace Parker know she never shied away from the real. Whether it was powering through injuries, pushing for visibility in women’s sports, or now celebrating her “SlimThick” era, Parker stays authentic.

Candace Parker’s recent jersey retirement with the Sparks might’ve closed a chapter on the court, but it clearly opened another on social. This new era? It’s confidence, transparency, and just enough humor to remind everyone why she still commands the room—retired or not.

Whether it’s WNBA dominance or doing squats in peace, Candace Parker remains the blueprint. And yes, she’s got jokes now too.



Candace Parker Earns Praise From Former Teammates and Legends After Jersey Retirement

Candace Parker didn’t just retire a champion; she left the game with legends tipping their hats.

Magic Johnson called it how he saw it, praising Candace Parker as “the best all-around player that has ever played in the WNBA.” Johnson didn’t stop there. For him, seeing Parker’s No. 3 immortalized is recognizing her legacy. Candace Parker’s impact on the Los Angeles Sparks, the WNBA, and the city itself? Unmatched.


Candace Parker Gets Touching Message From Magic Johnson After Jersey Retirement Announcement. Photo credits: Imagn

For those who shared the hardwood with her, like Azura Stevens, the emotions ran deeper. “As she’s retired and just seeing the impact that she had on the league, it was just really special being able to play and win with her,” Stevens told The Mirror.

Candace Parker’s jersey ceremony went out with all the heartfelt tributes from all corners of the basketball world. Her legacy now echoes every inch of the Crypto.com Arena, her history woven in with the Los Angeles Spark’s own.


Jun 29, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Former Los Angeles Sparks Candace Parker talks to the crowd during a her jersey retirement ceremony at halftime at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

From dominating the paint to owning the post-retirement spotlight, Candace Parker’s story keeps writing itself, even if her jersey’s already up in the rafters.

This article first appeared on Hardwood Heroics and was syndicated with permission.

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