Candace Parker Wiki, Biography, Net Worth, Age, Career, Relationship, Family

 

Candace Parker Overview:

• Candace Parker is an American professional basketball player.
• She plays as a Center / Power forward for the Chicago Sky in the Women’s National Basketball Association.
• She was the 1st overall pick in the 2008 WNBA draft by the Los Angeles Sparks.
• Named one of the 100 World’s Most Beautiful People by People magazine in 2007.
• Also works as a studio analyst for CBS Sports NCAA men’s tournament coverage and NBA on TNT.

 

Candace Parker’s Family:

• Father: Larry Parker, a former basketball player who played at the University of Iowa in the 1970s.
• Mother: Natasha Parker.
• Brothers: Anthony Parker, an NBA basketball player, and Marcus Parker, a doctor.

 

Candace Parker’s Early Life:

• Born on 19 April 1986 in St. Louis, Missouri, United States.
• Raised in Naperville, Illinois, where she moved with her family when she was 2 years old.
• Attended Naperville Central High School for her schooling.
• Graduated from the University of Tennessee.

 

Physical Statistics:

• Height: 6 feet 4 inches
• Weight: 79 kg

 

Career Highlights:

• Played for Los Angeles Sparks, UMMC Ekaterinburg, Guangdong Dolphins, Fenerbahce Istanbul, and Xinjiang Tianshan Deers.
• Has been with the Chicago Sky since 2021.
• Won gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, 2012 London Olympic Games, and 2004 U18 Mayaguez in Team Competition.
• Awarded the Honda Sports Award for Basketball in 2007 and 2008.
• Won the Wade Trophy in 2007.

 

Candace Parker’s Relationships:

• Spouse: Anna Petrakova, a Russian professional basketball player for the Russia Women’s National Basketball team.
• They got married in 2019 and have a son named Air Larry Petrakov Parker.

 

Net Worth:

• Candace Parker’s net worth is $5 million.

 

FAQs:

• Q1: Who is Candace Parker?
  • Ans: Candace Parker is an American professional basketball player who plays for the Chicago Sky.
• Q2: How old is Candace Parker?
  • Ans: Candace Parker is 35 years old.
• Q3: Who are Candace Parker’s parents?
  • Ans: Candace Parker’s parents are Larry Parker (Father) and Natasha Parker (Mother).
• Q4: What is Candace Parker’s ethnicity?
  • Ans: Candace Parker’s ethnicity is mixed.
• Q5: What is Candace Parker’s height?
  • Ans: Candace Parker’s height is 6 feet 4 inches.
• Q6: Which team does Candace Parker play for?
  • Ans: Candace Parker plays for the Chicago Sky in the Women’s National Basketball Association.

 

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