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Candace Parker Honored with Sparks Jersey RetirementParker’s No. 3 was retired at Crypto.com Arena, marking her as the third Spark honored this way in franchise history.
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- Candace Parker spent 13 of her 16 WNBA seasons with the Los Angeles Sparks, winning the 2016 championship and Finals MVP.
- Her jersey was raised before a game against the Chicago Sky to celebrate her outstanding contributions to the team.
- Parker became the third Sparks player, after Lisa Leslie and Penny Toler, to have her number retired by the franchise.
- She is recognized not only for her athletic achievements but also for her leadership and role as a mentor in the league.
No. 3 will hang in the rafters because nobody else can do what Candace Parker has done for the LA Sparks.— Lisa Leslie, as she introduced Candace Parker during the halftime ceremony.
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