Sparks Notes: LA Star Reflects on WNBA Finals, Dearica Hamby on $150 Million Facility

Los Angeles Sparks legend Candace Parker retired from professional basketball last year after spending 13 illustrious seasons with the purple and gold, while helping L.A. to a title in 2016 — the franchise's third WNBA championship. Midway through this month's WNBA Finals between the Aces and Mercury, the Sparks icon reflected on now watching playoff games as a fan.

"It's insane ... just in terms of being here and being able to witness how great these players are and how amazing it is to be in the [WNBA] Finals when I'm just a fan," Parker said.

In addition, after the unveiling of plans for L.A. to build a state-of-the-art, $150 million practice facility in El Segundo, California, via a late-September release, Sparks' star forward Dearica Hamby commented on the team's custom amenities and features.

The new facility — complete with an outdoor spa pool, dedicated nap rooms and flexible wellness spaces — will sport the WNBA's first-ever indoor-outdoor player sanctuary.

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