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NBACandace Parker embarrasses Shaq while discussing modern NBA

Chicago Sky forward Candace Parker joined the panel of NBA on TNT alongside former NBA greats in Shaquille O’Neal and Dwyane Wade. Parker showed her basketball wits as she lectured Shaq on the pick-n-roll schemes being used in modern basketball. Candace Parker making Shaq look real dumb while talking about modern pick-n-roll basketball pic.twitter.com/TQYwVVrVmx — […]

Los Angeles SparksCandace Parker shocks league, leaves Los Angeles Sparks for Chicago Sky

When one thinks about the Los Angeles Sparks, one of the first names that come to mind is former Most Valuable Player winner Candace Parker. As it turns out, however, the 34-year-old has called time on her tenure with the Sparks, as Parker has decided to join her hometown team, the Chicago Sky. This report […]

NBACandace Parker gives back to kids during holidays, talks WNBA, the Sparks, LeBron James, the Lakers, and more

Los Angeles Sparks power forward Candace Parker has had a fantastic 14-year career in the WNBA that includes five All-Star appearances, two MVP awards, and the 2016 Finals MVP award to cap off her championship winning season. As she prepares for her 15th season in the league, Parker took time during the offseason to give […]

WNBACandace Parker opens up to Carmelo Anthony about better pay for female players in the WNBA

Los Angeles Sparks forward Candance Parker recently went on an interview with NBA veteran Carmelo Anthony, and the pair went on a deep discussion about the issues plaguing the WNBA today. One of which happens to be the discrepancy in pay, which according to Parker, was one of the reasons why she had to play […]

NBADwyane Wade, Scottie Pippen among Slam Dunk Contest judges

Several prominent names have served as judges for the NBA Slam Dunk Contest over the years. This season is no different, as Dwyane Wade, Scottie Pippen, Candance Parker, Common and Chadwick Boseman will be casting their votes at the event. The NBA announced the judges for the 2020 NBA Slam Dunk Contest in a series […]

Oklahoma City ThunderCandace Parker sees Thunder reaching West finals if they get home-court advantage

The Oklahoma City Thunder have become legitimate title contenders despite their slow start into the season, and for WNBA player and NBA analyst Candace Parker, they’re capable of getting into the Western Conference Finals, but there’s a catch. “If I’m in the West, I wanna avoid OKC and I wanna avoid Golden State at all […]

Los Angeles LakersVideo: Kobe Bryant working with Candace Parker on footwork

Since retiring, Kobe Bryant has become a mentor for current players around the NBA and WNBA. The latest player to call upon Bryant’s wisdom is Candace Parker of the Los Angeles Sparks. Parker posted an Instagram on Tuesday where she is working on her footwork with the all-time great. Not many players were more meticulous […]

Brooklyn NetsProof the G-League dunk contest had worse judges than the NBA

The NBA Slam Dunk Contest participants on Saturday took centerstage as all four of them threw down some powerful and creative slams that kept the fans highly entertained. However, it was the judges who were also much talked about during the event, as many questioned some of the scores they gave. From dunks not receiving […]

NBALakers news: Kobe Bryant called Candace Parker and taught her how to win

Through her first 10 seasons in the WNBA, Candace Parker has developed into one of the premier stars in the league. However, a WNBA title had evaded her much of her career until last season where she led the Los Angeles Sparks to the ultimate goal. According to Ramona Shelburne of ESPN, this came shortly […]

NBALos Angeles Sparks crowned champs after epic winner-take-all Game 5

The WNBA postseason ended with an instant classic that saw the Los Angeles Sparks take a thrilling 77-76 Game 5 win over the defending champions Minnesota Lynx to crown themselves champs for the first time since 2002. Clutch shots, a controversial call and non-stop end-to-end action were all part of Thursday night’s heart-pulsing game played […]

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