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Los Angeles Sparks to Retire Candace Parker’s No. 3 Jersey in Halftime Ceremony

The first of two planned retirements recognizes Parker’s impact as a three-time champion who led the Sparks in assists for 13 seasons.

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)
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Los Angeles Sparks Candace Parker is pictured during a game against the New York Liberty at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018. (Photo by Hans Gutknecht, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
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Overview

  • The Los Angeles Sparks will retire Parker’s No. 3 jersey during halftime of the June 29 game against the Chicago Sky at Crypto.com Arena.
  • The ceremony makes Parker the third Sparks honoree alongside Lisa Leslie and Penny Toler whose numbers hang from the rafters.
  • Chicago Sky has scheduled its own retirement of Parker’s jersey for August 25, making her one of only two WNBA players with dual team retirements.
  • WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert hailed the dual honors as a fitting tribute to Parker’s three championships with three teams and her pioneering MVP and Rookie of the Year achievement in 2008.
  • Over 13 seasons, Parker amassed 1,331 assists to become the Sparks’ all-time assist leader and led the franchise to the 2016 title with a Finals MVP performance.