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Chicago Sky Retire Candace Parker’s No. 3 in Halftime Ceremony

The hometown tribute spotlights a legacy defined by Chicago’s 2021 title.

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Former Chicago Sky and Seven-time WNBA All-Star Candace Parker speaks with fans during a jersey retirement ceremony at halftime between the Sky and Las Vegas Aces at Wintrust Arena Monday Aug. 25, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Aug 25, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Sky franchise legend and WNBA Champion Candace Parker speaks during a press conference before a WNBA game between the Chicago Sky and Las Vegas Aces at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The Sky raised Parker’s jersey at halftime of Monday’s game against the Las Vegas Aces at Wintrust Arena, with her family on court.
  • Parker becomes only the second WNBA player with a number retired by multiple teams after the Los Angeles Sparks honored her earlier this season.
  • Celebrities and former teammates attended, including Jennifer Hudson and Common courtside, a video message from Derrick Rose, and a speech by Kahleah Copper.
  • A two-time MVP and seven-time All-Star, Parker won three WNBA championships across three franchises and earned two Olympic gold medals.
  • Her two seasons in Chicago delivered the franchise’s first championship in 2021, a rare recent title for the city’s pro teams, before she retired in 2024 following a foot injury that sidelined her during the Aces’ 2023 run.