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Los Angeles Sparks Retire Candace Parker’s No. 3 Jersey

Cathy Engelbert praised Parker’s enduring influence on the WNBA as the Chicago Sky prepare to raise her No. 3 in August

PALMETTO, FL – SEPTEMBER 12: Candace Parker #3 of the Los Angeles Sparks smiles during the game against the Las Vegas Aces on September 12, 2020 at Feld Entertainment Center in Palmetto, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2020 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)
Candace Parker smiles as her jersey is retired during halftime of a WNBA basketball game between the Chicago Sky and the Los Angeles Sparks at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday, June 29, 2025. (Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)
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Candace Parker and guests gather for a photo at center court as her jersey is retired during halftime of a WNBA basketball game between the Chicago Sky and the Los Angeles Sparks at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday, June 29, 2025. (Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)

Overview

  • On June 29 at Crypto.com Arena, the Sparks hoisted Parker’s No. 3 into the rafters during halftime of their game against the Chicago Sky.
  • The ceremony featured tributes from WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert, Sparks ownership, former teammates and special guests.
  • Parker spent 13 seasons in Los Angeles after being the No. 1 overall pick in 2008, earning Rookie of the Year and MVP in her debut season and a second MVP in 2013.
  • She remains the Sparks’ all-time assists leader with 1,331 and won WNBA titles with Los Angeles (2016), Chicago Sky (2021) and Las Vegas Aces (2023).
  • The Chicago Sky will retire her No. 3 jersey at Wintrust Arena on August 25, making Parker one of only two WNBA players to receive dual franchise jersey retirements.