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WNBA TRANSACTIONS
WNBA REGULAR SEASON CAREER
Career Highlights
- 2016 (LA), 2021 (CHI) & 2023 (LV) WNBA Champion
- 1st player in WNBA history to win a championship with 3 different teams
- 2016 WNBA Finals MVP
- 2018 & 2013 WNBA MVP
- Entering 2024, is the only player in WNBA history to win MVP and Rookie of the Year in the same season
- 2017 ESPY Award for Best WNBA Player
- 2020 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year
- 2022, 2020, 2017, 2014, 2013, 2012 & 2008 All-WNBA First Team
- 2018, 2015, & 2009 All-WNBA Second Team
- 2022, 2021, 2018, 2017, 2014, 2013, & 2011 WNBA All-Star
- 2013 WNBA All-Star Game MVP
- 2012 & 2009 WNBA All-Defensive Second Team
- 2008 WNBA Rookie of the Year & All-Rookie Team
- Named to the WNBA Top 20 At 20 Team
- Named to the WNBA W25 Team
- Entering 2023, played in the playoffs 11-straight years which is one off of the record of 12 held by Tamika Catchings
- WNBA Western Conference Player of the Month—7 (August 2017, August 2016, July 2013, September 2012, July 2012, June 2012, May 2012)
- WNBA Western Conference Player of the Week—26 (August 24, 2020; September 9, 2019; August 5, 2019; August 6, 2018; July 16, 2018; August 28, 2017; July 30, 2017; July 2, 2017; June 18, 2017; June 20, 2016; May 29, 2016; September 8, 2015; August 24, 2015; July 14, 2013; July 7, 2013; June 2, 2013; September 23, 2012; July 15, 2012; June 24, 2012; June 17, 2012; May 27, 2012; August 21, 2011; June 2, 2010; September 13, 2009; August 23, 2009; August 31, 2008)
- Career rankings following the 2023 regular season …
- 9th in points
- 7th in made field goals
- 9th in field goal attempts
- 7th in two-point field goals
- 9th in two-point field goal attempts
- 13th in made free throws
- 12th in free throw attempts
- 2nd in defensive rebounds
- 3rd in rebounds
- 8th in rebounds per game (min. 1,000 rebounds)
- 9th in defensive rebound percentage (min. 3,000 minutes)
- 15th in rebound percentage (min. 3,000 minutes)
- 7th in assists
- 16th in steals
- 5th in blocked shots
- 4th in double-doubles
- 3rd in triple-doubles
- 9th in games with 10+ points
- 7th in games with 20+ points
- 10th in games with 30+ points
- 17th in Defensive Efficiency Rating
- 16th in Offensive Win Shares
- 4th in Defensive Win Shares
- 5th in Win Shares
- Career postseason rankings following the 2023 season …
- 2nd in points
- 2nd in made field goals
- 4th in field goal attempts
- 4th in made free throws
- 4th in free throw attempts
- 6th in assists
- 8th in offensive rebounds
- 1st in defensive rebounds
- 1st in rebounds
- 2nd in steals
- 2nd in blocked shots
- 7th in games played
- T1st in double-doubles
- T2nd in games with 10+ points
- T3rd in games with 20+ points
- 6th in games with 30+ points
2023 (Las Vegas—34-6, 1st Place)
- Nabbed the 500th steal of her career against Los Angeles on May 27
- Helped the Aces to a 16-2 record to start the season before undergoing surgery on her foot and being sidelined the remainder of the season.
2022 (Chicago)
- Named to the All-WNBA First Team (7)
- Named a 2022 WNBA All-Star (7)
- Ranked 3rd in the WNBA in rebounding, 11th in assists, 12th in blocks, 12th in field goal percentage, 3rd in double-doubles, 6th in Rebound Percentage, 1st in Defensive Rebound Percentage, 8th in Defensive Efficiency Rating, and 5th in Defensive Win Shares
- Scored in double figures in 25 of her 32 games, including 4 games of 20 or more points, and a season-high 31 vs. Atlanta on July 12
- Grabbed 10 or more rebounds on 14 occasions, including a season-high 14 at Los Angeles on June 23
- Handed out a season-high 10 assists on 2 occasions—May 22 at Washington, and June 23 at Los Angeles
- Blocked a season-high 4 shots vs. Connecticut on June 29
- Picked up a season-high 3 steals on 4 occasions
- Recorded 12 point-rebound double-doubles
- Recorded 2 triple-doubles—May 22 (2) at Washington (16 points 13 rebounds, 10 assists) and June 23 (3) at Los Angeles (10 points, 14 rebounds, 10 assists)
- Scored the 6,000th point of her career on May 6 vs. Los Angeles
2021 (Chicago)
- Won WNBA Championship (2)
- Named a member of The W25 (top 25 players in WNBA history)
- Missed 9 games due to injury
- The Sky finished with a 16-16 (.500) record, but went 15-8 (.651) in the 23 games in which Parker played
- Named a WNBA All-Star (6)
- Ranked 9th in the league in rebounding, 11th in assists, 14th in blocks, 17th in field goal percentage, 9th in double-doubles, 5th in rebound percentage, and 3rd in defensive rebound percentage
- Scored in double figures in 16 of her 23 games, including 6 games of 20 or more points, and a season-high 30 at Las Vegas on September 2
- Grabbed 10 or more rebounds on 8 occasions, including a season-high 14 on 2 occasions
- Handed out a season-high 8 assists vs. Las Vegas on September 5
- Blocked a season-high 4 shots vs. Las Vegas on September 17
- Recorded 8 point-rebound double-doubles
- Grabbed the 3,000th rebound of her career on July 10 vs. Washington
2020 (Los Angeles)
- Named WNBA Defensive Player of the Year (1)
- Named to the All-WNBA First Team (6)
- Named WNBA Western Conference Player of the Week on August 24 (26)
- Ranked 18th in the WNBA in scoring, 1st in rebounding, 7th in assists, 5th in blocked shots, 8th in blocks, tied for 1st in double-doubles, 2nd in rebound percentage, 2nd in defensive rebound percentage, 4th in defensive efficiency rating, 6th in win shares, and 3rd in defensive win shares
- Scored in double figures on 16 occasions, including 5 games of 20 or more points, and a season-high 25 vs. Seattle on September 4
- Grabbed 10 or more rebounds on 12 occasions, including a season-high 17 vs. Washington on September 10
- Handed out a season-high 9 assists vs. Minnesota on August 9, missing out on a triple-double by 1 assist (11 points, 10 rebounds, 9 assists)
- Blocked a season-high 3 shots on 3 occasions
- Picked up a season-high 3 steals vs. Chicago on July 28
- Recorded 10 point-rebound double-doubles
2019 (Los Angeles)
- Missed 12 games due to injury
- Named WNBA Western Conference Player of the Week on August 5 (24) and September 9 (25)
- Ranked 15th in double-doubles, and 7th in defensive efficiency rating
- Scored in double figures on 13 occasions, including 4 games of 20 or more points, and a season-high 21 points on 2 occasions—vs. Seattle on August 4 and vs. Atlanta on September 3
- Grabbed 10 or more rebounds on 4 occasions, including a season-high 11 on 3 occasions
- Handed out a season-high 6 assists on 2 occasions
- Blocked a season-high 4 shots vs. Las Vegas on August 1
- Picked up a season-high 4 steals vs. Las Vegas on June 27
- Recorded 4 point-rebound double-doubles
2018 (Los Angeles)
- Named a WNBA All-Star (5), and served as one of the two All-Star game captains (1)
- Named to the All-WNBA Second Team (3)
- Named WNBA Western Conference Player of the Week on July 16 (22) and August 6 (23)
- Ranked 11th in the league in scoring, 4th in rebounding, 8th in assists, 19th in steals, 13th in blocks, 13th in field goal percentage, 3rd in double-doubles, 5th in sefensive efficiency eating, 8th in rebound percentage, 3rd in defensive rebound percentage, 9th in win shares, and 4th in defensive win shares
- Scored in double figures in 27 of her 31 games, including 14 games of 20 or more points, and a season-high 34 at Las Vegas on July 15
- Grabbed 10 or more rebounds on 11 occasions, including 14 vs. Phoenix on August 5
- Handed out 10 or more assists on 2 occasions, including a career-high tying 11 at Washington on June 15
- Blocked a season-high 3 shots on 3 occasions
- Picked up a season-high 4 steals on 2 occasions
- Recorded 13 double-doubles—11 point-rebound, 2 point-assist
- Missed out on a triple double by 1 rebound at Seattle on July 10 (21 points, 9 rebounds, 10 assists)
- Scored the 5,000th point of her career on August 5 vs. Phoenix
2017 (Los Angeles)
- Received the ESPY Award for Best WNBA Player
- Named to the All-WNBA First Team (5)
- Named a WNBA All-Star (4)
- Named WNBA Western Conference Player of the Month for August (7)
- Named WNBA Western Conference Player of the Week for June 18 (18), July 2 (19), July 30 (20), August 28 (21)
- Finished 11th in the league in scoring, 7th in rebounding, 9th in assists, 8th in steals, 5th in blocks, 19th in field goal percentage, tied for 4th in double-doubles, 2nd in defensive efficiency rating, 5th in rebound percentage, 2nd in defensive rebound percentage, 5th in Win Shares, and 2nd in Defensive Win Shares
- Recorded the league’s sixth triple-double against San Antonio on July 28 (11 points, 17 rebounds, 11 assists)
- Scored in double figures in 31 of her 33 games, including 11 games of 20 or more points, and a season-high 29 at Chicago on August 18
- Grabbed 10 or more rebounds on 12 occasions, including a season-high 17 at San Antonio on July 28
- Handed out a career-high 11 assists at San Antonio on July 28
- Blocked a season-high 5 shots at Connecticut on June 27
- Picked up a season-high 4 steals on 3 occasions
- Recorded 12 double-doubles—11 point-rebound, and 1 triple-double
- Handed out the 1,000th assist of her career on September 1 vs. Atlanta
2016 (Los Angeles)
- Won WNBA Championship (1)
- Named WNBA Finals MVP (1)
- Named WNBA Western Conference Player of the Week on May 29 (16) and June 20 (17)
- Ranked 10th in the WNBA in scoring, 9th in rebounding, 3rd in assists, 9th in steals, 13th in blocks, 8th in double-doubles, 4th in Defensive Efficiency Rating, 8th in Defensive Rebound Percentage, and 3rd in Defensive Win Shares
- Scored in double figures on 25 occasions, including 20 games with 20 or more points, 2 games of 30 or more, and a season-high 34 vs. Seattle on May 15
- Grabbed 10 or more rebounds on 8 occasions, including a season-high 13 on 2 occasions
- Handed out a season-high 9 assists on 2 occasions—vs. Washington on July 10 and at Chicago on July 13 (back-to-back games)
- Blocked a season-high 3 shots on 2 occasions
- Picked up a season-high 3 steals on 2 occasions
- Recorded 6 double-doubles
- Scored the 4,000th point of her career vs. San Antonio on September 16
- Grabbed the 2,000th rebound of her career at Seattle on September 11
2015 (Los Angeles)
- Missed the first 16 games of the regular season due to rest
- Named to the All-WNBA Second Team (2)
- Named Western Conference Player of the Week on August 24 (14) and September 8 (15)
- Tied for 1st in the WNBA in double-doubles despite missing more than half the season
- Ranked 7th in the league in offensive efficiency rating, 7th in defensive efficiency rating, 3rd in rebound percentage, and 2nd in defensive rebound percentage
- Scored in double figures in all 16 of the games in which she played, including 8 games of 20 or more points, 2 games of 30 or more points, and a season-high 33 vs. Tulsa on September 6
- Grabbed 10 or more rebounds on 11 occasions, including a season-high 13 vs. Minnesota on August 4
- Handed out a career-high 10 assists vs. Chicago on August 16, missing out on a triple-double by 2 rebounds (21 points, 8 rebounds, 10 assists)
- Blocked a season-high 3 shots on 5 occasions
- Picked up a career-high 8 steals vs. Indiana on August 18, setting a franchise record in the process
- Recorded 12 double-doubles—11 point-rebound, and 1 point-assist
2014 (Los Angeles)
- Named to the All-WNBA First Team (4)
- Named a WNBA All-Star (3)
- Finished 3rd in league in scoring, 5th in assists per game, 6th in steals per game, 5th in blocks per game, 17th in field goal percentage, 13th in double-doubles, 10th in defensive rebound percentage, 5th in win shares, 10th in offensive win shares, and 10th in defensive win shares
- Scored in double figures in 28 of her 30 games, including 12 games of 20 or more points, 2 games of 30 or more points, and a season-high 34 at Indiana, 24 in the second half, on July 15
- Grabbed 10 or more rebounds on 6 occasions, including a season-high 12 at Washington on June 1
- Handed out a season-high 9 assists vs. Tulsa on August 5
- Blocked a season-high 4 shots on 2 occasions
- Picked up a season-high 6 steals at Washington on June 1
- Recorded 6 double-doubles
- Scored the 3,000th point of her career on July 15 at Indiana
2013 (Los Angeles)
- Named WNBA MVP (2)
- Name to the All-WNBA First Team (3)
- Named WNBA All-Star Game MVP after scoring 23 points with 11 rebounds
- Named a WNBA All-Star (2)
- Named WNBA Western Conference Player of the Month for July (5)
- Named WNBA Western Conference Player of the Week on June 2 (11), July 7 (12), and July 14 (13)
- Finished 6th in the WNBA in scoring, 7th in rebounding, 4th in blocks, 12th in assists, 13th in steals, 13th in field goal percentage, 7th in double-doubles, 2nd in defensive efficiency rating, 5th in rebound percentage, 4th in defensive rebound percentage, 3rd in win shares, 6th in offensive win shares, and 4th in defensive win shares
- Scored in double figures in 27 out of her 31 games, including 13 games of 20 or more points, and a season-high 30 at Tulsa on July 11
- Grabbed 10 or more rebounds on 10 occasions, including a career-high 20 on June 1 at San Antonio
- Notched the 13th 20-20 game in league history with 27 points and a career-high 20 rebounds at San Antonio on June 1
- Blocked a season-high 4 shots on 4 occasions
- Picked up a season-high 4 steals at Tulsa on September 6
- Recorded 8 double-doubles
- Scored the game-winning basket with 5.7 seconds in a double overtime win over Tulsa on August 25 and was one assist shy of a triple-double with 26 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists
2012 (Los Angeles)
- Named to the All-WNBA First Team (2)
- Named to the WNBA All-Defensive Second Team (2)
- Named Western Conference Player of the Month for May (1), June (2), July (3) and September (4)
- Named Western Conference Player of the Week on May 27 (6), June 17 (7), June 24 (8), July 15 (9), September 23 (10)
- Finished 7th in the league in scoring, 3rd in rebounding, 1st in blocks per game, 1st in defensive rebounds per game, 16th in field goal percentage, tied for 1st in double-doubles, 4th in Defensive Efficiency Rating, 5th in Rebound Percentage, 3rd in Defensive Rebound Percentage, 6th in Win Shares, and 3rd in Defensive Win Shares
- Scored in double figures on 29 occasions, including 13 games of 20 or more points, and a season-high 33 points on 2 occasions—at Connecticut on June 13 and vs. Tulsa on June 20
- Grabbed 10 or more rebounds on 19 occasions, including a season-high 16 at Connecticut on June 13
- Handed out a season-high 8 assists at Washington on September 7
- Blocked a career-high 9 shots vs. Tulsa on June 20
- Notched 18 double-doubles on the season, which tied for first in the league for double-doubles
- Picked up a season-high 4 steals vs. Minnesota on September 20
- Scored the 2,000th point of her career on September 28 vs. Phoenix
- Grabbed the 1,000th rebound of her career on July 10 at Phoenix
2011 (Los Angeles)
- Named a WNBA All-Star (1), but missed the game due to injury
- Named Western Conference Player of the Week on August 21 (5)
- Suffered right knee injury against New York on June 26, sidelining her for 15 games
- Ranked 10th in the league in field goal percentage and 5th in Effective Field Goal Percentage
- Scored in double figures in 16 of her 17 games, including 5 games of 20 or more points, and a season-high 32 at Phoenix on September 3
- Grabbed 10 or more rebounds on 6 occasions including a season-high 14 at Seattle on August 28
- Handed out a season-high 5 assists on 3 occasions
- Blocked a season-high 5 shots on 2 occasions
- Picked up a season-high 3 steals at Washington on August 23
- Recorded 6 double-doubles
2010 (Los Angeles)
- Named WNBA Western Conference Player of the Week on June 2 (4)
- Played in 10 games before dislocating her left shoulder against against Minnesota
- Ranked 7th in the WNBA in double-doubles
- Scored in double figures in all 10 of her games, including 6 games of 30 or more points, 2 games of 30 or more points, and a season-high 33 vs. Atlanta on May 30
- Grabbed 10 or more rebounds on 7 occasions, including a season-high 12 on 4 occasions
- Handed out a season-high 5 assists vs. Washington on May 28
- Blocked a season-high 6 shots vs. Atlanta on May 30
- Recorded 7 point-rebound double-doubles
- Scored her 1,000th career point vs. Washington on May 28
2009 (Los Angeles)
- Missed the first 9 games of the 2009 season following the birth of her first child, Lailaa
- Named to the All-WNBA Second Team (1)
- Named to the WNBA All-Defensive Second Team (1)
- Named WNBA Western Conference Player of the Week on August 23 (2) and September 13 (3)
- Led the league in rebounds and blocks, while ranking 18th in field goal percentage, 1st in double-doubles, 3rd in defensive efficiency rating, 4th in rebound percentage, 1st in defensive rebound percentage, and 5th in defensive win shares
- Scored in double figures on 19 occasions, including 4 games of 20 or more points, and a season-high 24 points at Phoenix on September 13
- Grabbed 10 or more rebounds on 16 occasions, including a season-high 14 on 3 occasions
- Handed out a season-high 8 assists at San Antonio on September 8
- Blocked a season-high 6 shots at Seattle on July 22
- Picked up a season-high 3 steals at Sacramento on August 1
- Recorded 15 point-rebound double-doubles
2008 (Los Angeles)
- Named WNBA MVP (1)
- Named WNBA Rookie of the Year
- First player to earn WNBA MVP and Rookie of the Year in the same season
- Named to the All-WNBA First Team (1)
- Named to the WNBA All-Rookie Team
- Named WNBA Western Conference Player of the Week on August 31 (1)
- Ranked 5th in the WNBA in scoring, 1st in rebounding, 2nd in blocks, 17th in assists, 9th in field goal percentage, 1st in double-doubles, 9th in offensive efficiency rating, 3rd in defensive efficiency rating, 9th in rebound percentage, 6th in defensive rebound percentage, 4th in effective field goal percentage, 1st in win shares, 3rd in offensive win shares, 2nd in defensive win shares,
- Posted 34 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists in her WNBA debut
- Scored in double figure in 32 of 33 games, including 11 games of 20 or more points, 3 games of 30 or more points, and a season-high 40 points vs. Houston on July 9
- Scored in double figures in her first 32 games (streak snapped on September 14 when she scored 9 points in just 9 minutes vs. Seattle)
- Grabbed 10 or more rebounds on 17 occasions, including a season-high 16 on 3 occasions
- Handed out a season-high 8 assists on 2 occasions
- Blocked a season-high 6 shots and picked up a season-high 5 steals at Indiana on May 29
- Recorded 17 point-rebound double-doubles
- Became the second player to dunk during a regular season game (Indiana on June 22)
- She went on to dunk two nights later against Seattle on June 24
WNBA POSTSEASON CAREER
2023 (Las Vegas—2-0 vs. Chicago, 1st Round; 3-0 vs Dallas, Semifinals; 3-1 vs New York, Finals)
- Won 3rd WNBA Championship
- Remained sidelined while rehabbing from surgery
2022 (Chicago—1-0 vs. New York, 1st Round; 2-3 vs. Connecticut, WNBA Semifinals)
- Scored in double figure in 7 of her 8 games, including a playoff season-high 22 vs. Connecticut on August 31
- Grabbed 10 or more rebounds on 5 occasions, including a playoff career-high 18 vs. Connecticut on August 28
- Handed out a playoff season-high 8 assists at New York on August 23
- Blocked a playoff season-high 6 shots vs. Connecticut on August 28
- Picked up a playoff season-high 4 steals vs. Connecticut on August 28
- Recorded 5 point-rebound double-doubles
2021 (Chicago—1-0 vs. Dallas, 1st Round; 1-0 vs. Minnesota, 2nd Round; 3-1 vs. Connecticut, WNBA Semifinals; 3-1 vs. Phoenix, WNBA Finals)
- Won WNBA Championship (2)
- Scored in double figures in 9 of her 10 games, including a playoff season-high 22 at Connecticut on September 28
- Grabbed 10 or more rebounds on 3 occasions, including a playoff season-high 15 vs. Dallas on September 23
- Handed out a playoff season-high 7 assists on 2 occasions
- Blocked a playoff season-high 3 shots at Connecticut September 30
- Picked up a playoff season-high 4 steals vs. Phoenix on October 17
- Recorded 3 point-rebound double-doubles
2020 (Los Angeles,—0-1 vs. Connecticut, 2nd Round)
- Recorded a 22-point, 14-rebound double-double and 5 assists in her lone game of the postseason
2019 (Los Angeles—1-0 vs. Seattle, 2nd Round; 0-3 vs. Connecticut WNBA Semifinals)
- Scored in double figures in 2 of her 4 games, including a playoff season-high 24 points at Connecticut on September 17
- Grabbed a playoff season-high 10 rebounds on 2 occasions
- Handed out a playoff season-high 6 assists vs. Seattle on September 15
- Blocked a playoff season-high 6 shots at Connecticut on September 17
- Recorded 2 point-rebound double-doubles
2018 (Los Angeles—1-0 vs. Minnesota, 1st Round; 0-1 vs. Washington, 2nd Round)
- Scored in double figures in 1 of 2 games—a playoff season-high 16 points at Washington on August 23
- Grabbed a playoff season-high 8 rebounds at Washington on August 23
- Handed out a playoff season-high 3 assists on 2 occasions
- Picked up a playoff season-high 3 steals vs. Minnesota on August 21
2017 (Los Angeles—3-0 vs. Phoenix, WNBA Semifinals; 2-3 vs. Minnesota, WNBA Finals)
- Scored in double figures in all 8 of her games, including 2 games of 20 or more points, and a playoff season-high 24 vs. Phoenix on September 14
- Grabbed 10 or more rebounds on 3 occasions, including a playoff season-high 15 at Minnesota on October 4
- Handed out a playoff career-high 11 assists at Phoenix on September 17
- Blocked a playoff season-high 4 shots at Minnesota on October 4
- Picked up a playoff season-high 5 steals vs. Minnesota on September 29
- Recorded 4 double-doubles—3 point-rebound, and 1 point-assist
2016 (Los Angeles—3-1 vs. Chicago, WNBA Semifinals; 3-2 vs. Minnesota, WNBA Finals)
- Won WNBA Championship (1)
- Named WNBA Finals MVP
- Scored in double figures in 7 of her 9 games, including 5 games of 20 or more points, and a playoff season-high 30 vs. Chicago on September 28
- Grabbed 10 or more rebounds on 3 occasions, including a playoff season-high 15 at Chicago on October 2
- Handed out a playoff season-high 8 assists vs. Chicago on September 30, narrowly missing out on a triple-double (20 points, 12 rebounds, 8 assists)
- Blocked a playoff season-high 4 shots on 2 occasions
- Piked up a playoff season-high 3 steals on 3 occasions
- Recorded 2 double-doubles
2015 (Los Angeles—1-2 vs. Minnesota, Western Semifinals)
- Scored in double figures in each of her 3 games, including 2 games of 20 or more points, and a playoff season-high 28 at Minnesota on September 22
- Grabbed 10 or more rebounds on 2 occasions, including a playoff season-high 13 at Minnesota on September 22
- Handed out a playoff season-high 6 assists vs. Minnesota on September 20
- Picked up a playoff season-high 3 steals on 2 occasions
- Recorded 2 point-rebound double-doubles
2014 (Los Angeles—0-2 vs. Phoenix, Western Semifinals )
- Scored in double figures in each of her 2 games, including 2 games of 20 or more points, and a playoff season-high 22 at Phoenix on August 22
- Grabbed a playoff season-high 7 rebounds, handed out a playoff season-high 4 assists, and blocked a playoff season-high 3 shots at Phoenix on August 22
2013 (Los Angeles—1-2 vs. Phoenix, Western Semifinals)
- Scored in double figures in each of her 3 games, including 2 games of 20 or more points, and a playoff season-high 31 at Phoenix on September 21
- Grabbed a playoff season-high 11 rebounds and handed out a playoff season-high 3 assists at Phoenix on September 21
- Recorded 1 point-rebound double-double
2012 (Los Angeles—2-0 vs. San Antonio, Western Semifinals; 0-2 vs. Minnesota, Western Finals)
- Scored in double figures in each of her 4 games, including 4 games of 20 or more points, 2 games of 30 or more points, and a playoff season-high 33 vs. Minnesota on October 7
- Grabbed 10 or more rebounds on 2 occasions, including a playoff season-high 15 vs. Minnesota on October 7
- Handed out a playoff season-high 6 assists at San Antonio on September 29
- Blocked a playoff season-high 4 shots vs. Minnesota on October 7
- Recorded 2 point-rebound double-doubles
2009 (Los Angeles—2-1 vs. Seattle, Western Semifinals; 1-2 vs. Phoenix, Western Finals)
- Scored in double figures in 5 of 6 games, including 3 games of 20 or more points, and a playoff season-high 28 vs. Phoenix on September 23
- Grabbed 10 or more rebounds on 3 occasions, including a playoff season-high 18 at Phoenix on September 25
- Handed out a playoff season-high 3 assists vs. Phoenix on September 23
- Blocked a playoff season-high 3 shots at Seattle on September 20
- Picked up a playoff season-high 3 steals at Seattle on September 18
- Recorded 3 point-rebound double-doubles
2008 (Los Angeles—2-1 vs. Seattle, Western Semifinals; 1-2 vs. San Antonio, Western Finals)
- Scored in double figures in all 6 of her games, including a playoff season-high 20 at Seattle on September 23
- Grabbed 10 or more rebounds on 2 occasions, including a playoff season-high 17 at San Antonio on September 27
- Handed out a season playoff-high 7 assists vs. Seattle on September 19
- Blocked a season playoff-high 4 shots and picked up a playoff season-high 3 steals at San Antonio on September 27
- Recorded 2 point-rebound double-doubles
ALL-STAR STATISTICS
CANDACE PARKER IN THE NEWS
- One Candace Parker memory demonstrated early how she helped lift women’s basketball (May 15, 2024)
- WNBA stars Cameron Brink, Candace Parker and more strip down for new Skims campaign (May 13, 2024)
- Retiring WNBA legend Candace Parker is the new president of Adidas women’s basketball (May 8, 2024)
- 3-time WNBA champion Candace Parker announces retirement (April 29, 2024)
- Looking Back at Candace Parker’s Legendary Career (April 29, 2024)
- What Candace Parker’s retirement means for WNBA, Aces (April 28, 2024)
- Candace Parker returns to Naperville Central with family and friends to celebrate state championship teams (Jan. 29, 2024)
- Lady Vols legend Candace Parker wins third WNBA title, this time with Las Vegas Aces (Oct. 18, 2023)
- Chelsea Gray and Candace Parker stay loose with handshake (Oct. 11, 2023)
- Candace Parker coaches A’ja Wilson from WNBA Finals sideline (Oct. 8, 2023)
- How Candace Parker’s injury impacts the Aces’ title hopes (July 25, 2023)
- Las Vegas forward Candace Parker undergoes surgery for fracture in her foot (July 24, 2023)
- Candace Parker receives worrisome injury update (July 20, 2023)
- Veteran forward makes adjustments in 1st season with Aces (July 4, 2023)
- Candace Parker’s Las Vegas motivation: ‘I can’t end like this’ (June 14, 2023)
- Q&A: Candace Parker talks health, WNBA, TNT, family and BBQ (June 10, 2023)
- WNBA legend Candace Parker joins the champion Las Vegas Aces for another title run (May 25, 2023)
- Candace Parker makes history in Aces debut, gives team almost unfair advantage with versatility (May 20, 2023)
- Candace Parker: NCAA basketball March Madness analyst, WNBA star (March 24, 2023)
- WNBA Star Candace Parker Gushes Over Her Spouse & Children & Talks Next Moves (March 23, 2023)
- Candace Parker’s Daughter Is The Reason She’s Playing In Vegas (March 21, 2023)
- Candace Parker Set To Make History At NBA All-Star Game (February 16, 2023)
- Candace Parker: Las Vegas Aces “Met All My Needs” (February 7, 2023)
- Candace Parker gets historic NBA All-Star Game broadcast analyst gig with TNT (February 7, 2023)
- Brenna Stewart an Candace Parker have ushered in the WNBA’s superteam era (February 2, 2023)
- Can Candace Parker make the Aces even better? She thinks so (January 31, 2023)
- Candace Parker cite ‘family’ in decision to sign with Las Vegas Aces (January 29, 2023)
- Candace Parker ‘learned my lesson’ after Celebrity Jeopardy! struggles (January 12, 2023)
- Candace Parker on her plan to play another WNBA season, her TNT role and NBA opportunities for women (November 16, 2022)
- ESPN Films Announced Documentary on Candace Parker (November 3, 2022)
- Candace Parker highlights: WNBA legend’s first title run at Tennessee (October 4, 2022)
- Candace Parker Is a Force in Basketball and Beyond (August 8, 2022)
- Candace Parker expecting baby with wife Anna Petrakova in major personal news announcement (December 14, 2021)
- Why it’s important to Candace Parker to give back to all of her homes, Knoxville included (November 16, 2021)
- Candace Parker Brings It Home (October 18, 2021)
- Candace Parker and The Chicago Sky Celebrated WNBA Title With A Portillo’s Takeout Run (October 18, 2021)
- Candace Parker, Sky reflect on Kobe Bryant after first WNBA title (October 17, 2021)
- How Candace Parker Got Her Own Signature Collection With adidas (September 16, 2021)
- Candace Parker to be first woman on cover of NBA 2K game (June 14, 2021)
- From Naperville to Knoxville to LA and back again: Candace Parker is home (May 17, 2021)
- Candace Parker on What She’d Change About the WNBA If She Were Commissioner for a Day (May 11, 2021)
- ‘This Kid’s Special’: Candace Parker Owned L.A. From Day 1 (February 3, 2021)
- What does Candace Parker’s move mean for the Chicago Sky, the Los Angeles Sparks and the WNBA (January 27, 2021)
- Megan Rapinoe, Candace Parker, Meghan Duggan sign brief opposing Idaho’s anti-transgender law (December 21, 2020)
- Candace Parker on Wubble, WNBA DPOY, NWSL investment, and giving back (December 10, 2020)
- Candace Parker Wants You To Know She’s Not Done Yet (September 17, 2020)
- WNBA Star Candace Parker Speaks Out About The Importance of Equality in New Video With adidas (August 29, 2020)
- How Los Angeles Sparks’ Candace Parker balances the WNBA and NBA bubbles (August 26, 2020)
- Candace Parker is having a resurgent WNBA season (August 10, 2020)
- Sparks’ Candace Parker, daughter a ‘package deal’ in WNBA bubble (July 14, 2020)
- Candace Parker Joins Turner Sports as NBA Analyst on TNT and NBA TV (October 10, 2018)
- A consideration of and interview with Candace Parker, the WNBA’s favorite point-forward (July 16, 2018)
- Handle success as you handle failure: Candace Parker reflects on her career (October 25, 2016)
- Candace Parker won the WNBA title and proved everyone wrong along the way (October 20, 2016)
- Candace Parker Thanks Magic Johnson (October 20, 2016)
- Candace Parker Proves She is Best Player in World (August 16, 2012)
- 10 Things To Know About Candace Parker (July 20, 2012)
- Spotlight on Candace Parker: Life after shoulder surgery (August 12, 2010)
- Candace Parker Voted the Greatest All-Time Gatorade Girls Basketball POY (April 30, 2010)
OVERSEAS CAREER
2017-18 [Xinjiang Tianshan Deers—China (WCBA)]
2016-17 [Fenerbahce—Turkey (KBSL)]
- Team finished in second place in the regular season
- Team advanced to the KBSL Finals
- Team advanced to the Turkish President Cup Finals
- Finished 2nd on the team in scoring, 2nd in rebounding, 1st in steals, and 2nd in assists
2016-17 [Fenerbahce—Turkey (EL)]
- Team finished in 2nd place in Group A (11-3), beating UMMC in the Semifinals, before falling to Dynamo Kursk in the Finals
2015-16 [Guangdong Dolphins—China (WCBA)]
2014-15 [UMMC Ekaterinburg—Russia (PBL)]
- Team won PBL Championship
- Team finished in 1st place in the regular season
- Team advanced to Russian Cup semifinals
- Finished 3rd on the team in scoring, 1st in rebounding, blocked shots and steals, and 3rd in field goal percentage
2014-15 [UMMC Ekaterinburg—Russia (EL)]
- Team finished in 2nd place in Group A (10-2), losing to USK Praha in the Finals
- Finished 2nd on the team in scoring, and 1st in rebounding blocked shots, steals and field goal percentage
2013-14 [UMMC Ekaterinburg—Russia (PBL)]
- Team won PBL Championship
- Team finished in 1st place in the regular season
- Team won Russian Cup
- Led the team in scoring, rebounding, blocked shots and field goal percentage, and finished 2nd in steals
2013-14 [UMMC Ekaterinburg—Russia (EL)]
- Team finished in 1st place in Group A (8-2), 1st place in Group B in the Final 8, lost to Galatasaray in the Semifinals, and beat Fenerbahce in the 3rd Place Game
- Finished 2nd on the team in scoring, and 1st in rebounding, blocked shots, steals and field goal percentage
2012-13 [UMMC Ekaterinburg—Russia (PBL)]
- Team won PBL Championship
- Team finished in 1st place in the regular season
- Team won Russian Cup
- Finished 1st on the team in scoring, rebounding, blocked shots, seals and field goal percentage
2012-13 [UMMC Ekaterinburg—Russia (EL)]
- Team finished in 1st place in Group C (11-1), took 1st place in Group A of the Final 8, and beat Fenerbahce in the Finals
- Finished 1st on the team in scoring, rebounding, blocked shots, steals and field goal percentage
2011-12 [UMMC Ekaterinburg—Russia (PBL)]
- Team won PBL Championship
- Team finished in 1st place in the regular season
- Team won Russian Cup
- Finished 2nd on the team in scoring, 1st in rebounding and 2nd in field goal percentage
2011-12 [UMMC Ekaterinburg—Russia (EL)]
- Team finished in 3rd place in Group B (10-4), beating Good Angels in the Second Round, taking 2nd place in Group B of the Semifinal Round, and beating Fenerbahce in the 3rd Place Game
- Finished 2nd on the team in scoring, and 1st in rebounding, blocked shots and field goal percentage
2010-11 [UMMC Ekaterinburg—Russia (PBL)]
- Team finished in 1st place in the regular season
- Team won the Russian Superleague Championship
- Team win the Russian Superleage Regular Season championship
- Team won Russian Cup
- Led team in scoring and blocked shots while finishing 2nd in rebounding
2010-11 [UMMC Ekaterinburg—Russia (EL)]
- Team finished in 2nd place in Group B (8-2), losing to Spartak V MR in the Semifinals, and beating Ros Casares in the 3rd Place Game
- Led the team in scoring, and rebounding, while finishing second in blocked shots
2019-10 [UMMC Ekaterinburg—Russia (PBL)]
- Team finished in 2nd place in the regular season
- Team won the Russian Superleague Championship
- Team finished second in the Russian Superleague regular season
- Team won Russian Cup
- Led team in scoring, while finishing 2nd in rebounding
2009-10 [UMMC Ekaterinburg—Russia (EL)]
- Team finished in 1st place in Group A (9-1), losing to Spartak in the Semifinals, and beating Wisla in the 3rd Place game
- Led team in scoring, rebounding and blocked shots
OVERSEAS STATISTICS
| Year | Team | League | G | Min | FG | FGA | FG% | 3G | 3GA | 3G% | FT | FTA | FT% | OR | DR | REB | A | S | B | TO | PF | PTS | Avg |
| 2009-10 |
UMMC Ekaterinburg | PBL |
12 |
298 |
.538 |
.722 |
29 |
62 |
91 |
28 |
16 |
12 |
19 |
226 |
18.8 |
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| 2009-10 |
UMMC Ekaterinburg | EL |
8 |
187 |
.333 |
.840 |
15 |
47 |
62 |
14 |
13 |
11 |
14 |
116 |
14.5 |
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| 2010-11 | UMMC Ekaterinburg | PBL | 15 | 347 | 96 | 153 | .637 | 0 | 4 | .000 | 46 | 66 | .697 | 17 | 72 | 89 | 32 | 26 | 17 | 32 | 26 | 238 | 15.9 |
| 2010-11 |
UMMC Ekaterinburg | EL |
8 | 214 | 47 | 94 | .500 | 0 | 3 | .000 | 21 | 29 | .724 | 14 | 45 | 59 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 25 | 14 | 115 | 14.4 |
| 2011-12 | UMMC Ekaterinburg | PBL | 21 | 538 | 127 | 240 | .529 | 4 | 15 | .267 | 54 | 77 | .701 | 34 | 143 | 177 | 46 | 21 | 21 | 40 | 29 | 312 | 14.9 |
| 2011-12 | UMMC Ekaterinburg | EL | 18 | 468 | 111 | 215 | .516 | 4 | 11 | .364 | 29 | 52 | .558 | 36 | 86 | 122 | 36 | 25 | 25 | 38 | 31 | 241 | 13.4 |
| 2012-13 | UMMC Ekaterinburg | PBL | 19 | 490 | 135 | 224 | .603 | 1 | 4 | .250 | 58 | 75 | .773 | 34 | 128 | 162 | 57 | 40 | 27 | 42 | 27 | 329 | 17.3 |
| 2012-13 | UMMC Ekaterinburg | EL | 14 | 393 | 99 | 159 | .623 | 4 | 7 | .571 | 34 | 45 | .756 | 34 | 112 | 146 | 43 | 25 | 21 | 41 | 22 | 236 | 16.9 |
| 2013-14 |
UMMC Ekaterinburg | PBL | 18 | 448 | 115 | 179 | .642 | 1 | 3 | .333 | 53 | 64 | .828 | 55 | 104 | 159 | 47 | 23 | 16 | 49 | 29 | 284 | 15.8 |
| 2013-14 | UMMC Ekaterinburg | EL | 15 | 377 | 91 | 139 | .655 | 0 | 2 | .000 | 36 | 49 | .735 | 38 | 93 | 131 | 38 | 17 | 15 | 30 | 26 | 218 | 14.5 |
| 2014-15 | UMMC Ekaterinburg | PBL |
18 | 497 | 111 | 209 | .531 | 1 | 9 | .111 | 54 | 64 | .844 | 42 | 119 | 158 | 36 | 36 | 25 | 34 | 29 | 277 | 15.4 |
| 2014-15 |
UMMC Ekaterinburg | EL |
16 | 475 | 105 | 191 | .550 | 2 | 8 | .250 | 42 | 55 | .764 | 37 | 139 | 176 | 19 | 22 | 26 | 32 | 21 | 254 | 15.9 |
| 2015-16 | Guangdong Dolphins | WCBA |
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| 2016-17 | Fenerbahce | KBSL |
17 | 524 | 95 | 204 | .466 | 27 | 65 | .415 | 33 | 47 | .702 | 20 | 111 | 131 | 61 | 20 | 3 | 31 | 35 | 250 | 14.7 |
| 2016-17 | Fenerbahce |
EL |
5 | 163 | 23 | 67 | .343 | 7 | 19 | .368 | 16 | 19 | .842 | 4 | 30 | 34 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 15 | 9 | 69 | 13.8 |
| 2017-18 | Xinjiang Tianshan Deers | WCBA |
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| Russian League (PBL) * |
91 | 2320 | 584 | 1005 | .581 | 7 | 35 | .200 | 265 | 346 | .766 | 182 | 566 | 745 | 218 | 146 | 106 | 197 | 140 | 1440 | 15.8 | ||
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| Turkish Leage (KBSL) | 17 | 524 | 95 | 204 | .466 | 27 | 65 | .415 | 33 | 47 | .702 | 20 | 111 | 131 | 61 | 20 | 3 | 31 | 35 | 250 | 14.7 | ||
| EuroLeague (EL) * |
76 | 2090 | 476 | 865 | .550 | 17 | 50 | .340 | 178 | 249 | .715 | 163 | 505 | 668 | 154 | 108 | 96 | 181 | 123 | 1133 | 14.9 | ||
| Totals ** |
184 | 4934 | 1155 | 2074 | .557 | 51 | 160 | .340 | 476 | 642 | .741 | 365 | 1182 | 1544 | 433 | 274 | 205 | 409 | 298 | 2823 | 15.3 | ||
| * Does not include 2009-10 season ** Does not include 2009-10 season or WCBA statistics |
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- 2012 & 2008 Olympic (5×5) gold medalist
- 2006 World Cup (5×5) bronze medalist
- Posted a 29-1 record in international competition, including a 21-1 exhibition slate during her time on the national team.
- Was on of 16 finalists for the 2016 U.S. Olympic Women’s Basketball Team.
- At the 2012 Olympics, ranked 4th among all competitors in the 12-team field for rebounds, and posted team-highs of 21 points and 11 rebounds in the gold medal victory over France.
- Her 4 blocked shots vs. Angola in 2012 set a U.S. Olympic single-game record
- Her 10 blocked shots at the 2012 Olympics were the 4th most in U.S. history at the time
- As of her last Olympics, ranked 6th in U.S. Olympics history in career rebounds and 2nd in blocked shots
- 2007 FIBA Americas (5×5) gold medalist
- Youngest member and only collegiate player on the 2006 USA World Cup Team where she eclipsed three-time Olympian Katrina McClain’s all-time USA World Cup record for blocked shots with 14 and listed second for blocked shots averaged
- The youngest member and 1 of just 3 returning collegians named to the 2006 USA National Team that won the Australia-hosted 2006 Opals World Challenge where she finished as the USA’s leading scorer and was named to the all-tournament team
- Member of the 2004 USA Junior World Championship Qualifying Team (U18) that went 5-0 and captured the gold medal in Puerto Rico
- Member of the 2003 USA Youth Development Festival North Team that went 1-4 and finished in 4th place
USA BASKETBALL STATISTICS
| Year | Team | G | GS | Min | FG | FGA | FG% | 3G | 3GA | 3G% | FT | FTA | FT% | OR | DR | REB | A | S | B | TO | PF | PTS | Avg |
| 2003 | DF-N | 4 | 4 | 19 | 63 | .302 | 1 | 8 | .125 | 24 | 32 | .750 | 43 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 63 | 15.8 | |||||
| 2004 | JWCQ | 5 | 5 | 34 | 54 | .630 | 1 | 6 | .167 | 14 | 21 | .667 | 44 | 24 | 17 | 12 | 83 | 16.6 | |||||
| 2006 | Opals World Challenge |
5 | 0 | 40 | 58 | .690 | 0 | 0 | —- | 10 | 20 | .500 | 42 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 90 | 18.0 | |||||
| 2006 | Pre-World Cup exhib. |
1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | .000 | 0 | 0 | —- | 1 | 2 | .500 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1.0 | |||||
| 2006 | World Cup |
9 | 0 | 42 | 72 | .583 | 0 | 0 | —- | 31 | 47 | .660 | 55 | 11 | 8 | 14 | 115 | 12.8 | |||||
| 2007 | TOA | 5 | 5 | 29 | 47 | .617 | 0 | 2 | .000 | 11 | 16 | .688 | 20 | 4 | 12 | 4 | 69 | 13.8 | |||||
| 2007 | WNT |
2 | 2 | 13 | 24 | .542 | 0 | 0 | —- | 5 | 6 | .833 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | |||||
| 2008 | Pre-Olympics exhib. |
3 | 0 | 10 | 16 | .625 | 0 | 0 | —- | 12 | 13 | .923 | 14 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 32 | 10.7 | |||||
| 2008 | Olympics | 8 | 0 | 27 | 44 | .614 | 0 | 1 | .000 | 21 | 31 | .677 | 36 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 75 | 9.4 | |||||
| 2009 |
WNT (UMMC) |
1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | .750 | 0 | 0 | —- | 2 | 3 | .667 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 8.0 | |||||
| 2012 |
Pre-Olympics Exh. | 5 | 5 | 19 | 41 | .463 | 0 | 0 | —- | 6 | 7 | .857 | 34 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 44 | 8.8 | |||||
| 2012 |
Olympics | 8 | 3 | 38 | 75 | .507 | 0 | 0 | —- | 8 | 14 | .571 | 62 | 16 | 4 | 10 | 84 | 10.5 | |||||
| Totals | 56 | 25 | 275 | 504 | .544 | 2 | 17 | .118 | 145 | 212 | .684 | 465 | 90 | 76 | 69 | 695 | 12.4 | ||||||
Career (Tennessee, 2004-08)
- Despite playing just three seasons, ranked 3rd on the Lady Vols career scoring chart, 5th in career rebounds, 3rd in rebounds per game, 4th in career points per game, 3rd in made field goals, 1st in made free throws, 1st in blocked shots at the conclusion of her collegiate career
- Was the first female to dunk in an NCAA Tournament game against Army and was the first woman to dunk twice in any game
- Holds the program records for career dunks (7) and double-doubles (57)
Redshirt Junior (Tennessee, 2007-08)
- Won National Championship
- Named Final Four MVP
- Unanimous National Player of the Year
- Set the program record for free throws made (201) and attempted (288) in a season
- Set the program record for free throw attempts in a game (21), and tied the program record for made free throws in a game (17) on December 13 vs. Middle Tennessee
- Scoring average was the 4th highest in program history, points scored were the 3rd most, made field goals were the 5th most, total rebounds were the 7th most, blocks per game were 3rd most
Redshirt Sophomore (Tennessee, 2006-07)
- Won National Championship
- Named Final Four MVP
- Unanimous National Player of the Year
- Became the youngest woman to earn the Wade Trophy
- Scored the 1,000th point of her career becoming the fastest Lady Vols player to reach that mark in terms of games played
- Recorded 4 dunks in the season
- Set the program record for double-doubles in a season with 21
- Scoring average and points scored were the 9th highest in program history at the time, while total rebounds were 3rd most, blocks per game were 1st
- Set what was then the program record for made free throws in a season (166)
Redshirt Freshman (Tennessee, 2005-06)
- Became the first woman to dunk in an NCAA Tournament Game, and the first woman to dunk twice in the same game, on March 19 vs. Army
- Set program record for blocks per game
- Recorded 10 double-doubles
Freshman (Tennessee, 2004-05)
- Redshirted the season due to an ankle injury
COLLEGE STATISTICS
HIGH SCHOOL
- Attended Naperville Central High School (IL)
- Named the Naismith, Gatorade and USA Today National Prep Player of the Year (2003 and 2004)
- Named Gatorade Illinois State Player of the Year on 3 occasions (2002, 2003 and 2004)
- Full name is Candace Nicole Parker
- Married Anna Petrovka in 2019, and the couple have a son
- Born in St. Louis, Missouri and hails from Naperville, Illinois
- Gave birth to Lailaa, on May 13, 2009
- Daughter of Sara and Larry Parker, has two older brothers, Anthony and Marcus
- Hired by Turner Sports as an analyst for NBA on TNT and NBA TV
- Lists ABC’s Robin Roberts and media mogul Oprah Winfrey as celebrities she admires
- Graduated from Tennessee in May 2008 with a major in sport management and a minor in psychology