Candace Parker is widely regarded as one of the greatest WNBA players of all time. She was selected first overall in the 2008 WNBA Draft, by the Los Angeles Sparks. Before her professional career in the WNBA and overseas, Parker emerged as a basketball prodigy at Naperville Central High School in Illinois and went on to become a superstar at the University of Tennessee from 2004 to 2008. Parker then enjoyed a Hall-of-Fame 13-year career with the LA Sparks, where she led the team to the WNBA championship in 2016 and earned the WNBA Finals MVP Award. After her time in Los Angeles, she spent two seasons with the Chicago Sky, where she helped them win their first-ever WNBA title in 2021. She later played one season with the Las Vegas Aces, winning another championship as a veteran player off-the-bench and solidifying her legacy as one of women's basketball’s greatest winners.
Throughout her WNBA career, Parker achieved numerous accolades. Candace Parker won two WNBA MVP Awards in 2008 and 2013. She was selected to six All-WNBA teams and five All-Star teams. Parker also became the first WNBA player in history to win both Rookie of the Year and MVP in the same season and she was the second player to dunk in a WNBA game. In addition to her WNBA success, Parker won two Olympic gold medals with Team USA in 2008 and 2012.
How much is Candace Parker's Net Worth in 2024?
As of 2024, Candace Parker’s net worth is approximately $8.1 million, according to Forbes. Her source of wealth primarily comes from her past salaries as a professional basketball player and a media personality. Additional sources of wealth could include endorsements, business deals, and investments.
Candace Parker Salary
Candace Parker is retired from the WNBA. During her playing days, she earned around $100,000 from her wages. Throughout her 15-year WNBA career, Candace Parker earned a salary of around $1,062,500 as per Spotrac.
Candace Parker Endorsements
The majority of Candace Parker’s income comes from lucrative endorsement deals and sponsorships. She has been a long-time ambassador for Adidas, featuring prominently in their marketing campaigns. Her partnerships with Gatorade, Subway, and NBA 2K have further expanded her reach. All these deals reportedly earned her $3 million annually.
On top of this, Parker’s role as an NBA analyst for Turner Sports, where she regularly appears on NBA on TNT broadcasts, adds another lucrative income stream.
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FAQs
A. Candace Parker has played for the Los Angeles Sparks, Chicago Sky, and Las Vegas Aces.
A. Candace Parker's nickname is ‘Ace’.
A. Candace Parker was drafted by the Los Angeles Sparks with the 1st overall pick in the 2008 WNBA draft.
A. Candace Parker is 38 years old as of September 2024.
