Candace Parker
Basketball player, WNBA MVP
A professional basketball player played in the WNBA primarily for the Los Angeles Sparks. Won the WNBA Most Valuable Player award in 2008 and 2013. Led the Sparks to a WNBA Championship in 2016. Played college basketball at the University of Tennessee, winning a national championship in 2007. Also represented the United States in international competitions, winning gold medals at the FIBA World Cup and the Olympics.
WNBA Most Valuable Player in 2008
WNBA Champion with the Los Angeles Sparks in 2016
NCAA Champion with the University of Tennessee in 2007
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Born
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Born
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