Candace Parker, a three-time WNBA Champion and two-time MVP, spent 13 illustrious seasons with the Los Angeles Sparks.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Read more: Magic Johnson, Lisa Leslie Among Stars With Message During Candace Parker’s Sparks’ Jersey Retirement Ceremony<\/a><\/p>\n She earned Rookie of the Year honors in 2008 and averaged over 16 points, eight rebounds and three assists during her time in L.A. Parker led the Sparks to a WNBA championship in 2016, cementing the franchise’s third title.<\/p>\n Aliyah Boston playing in the USA during her offseason instead of overseas is a BLESSING \ud83d\udc4f pic.twitter.com\/eYTuvSsvCM<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Post Moves with Candace Parker & Aliyah Boston (@PostMovesShow) August 14, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Furthermore, the purple and gold retired Parker\u2019s No. 3 jersey at\u00a0Crypto.com\u00a0Arena during halftime of a game against the Chicago Sky on June 29.<\/p>\n However, more recently, the legend called out the WNBA while discussing certain advantages that come with playing in Unrivaled \u2014 a women’s professional three-on-three league in the U.S., co-founded by Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart \u2014 during the offseason instead of overseas.<\/p>\n Read more: Lynx\u2019s Napheesa Collier, Courtney Williams Dismantle Kelsey Plum’s Sparks<\/a><\/p>\n “I think Unrivaled is amazing because you’re able to stay stateside,” Parker said on a recent episode of her podcast, ‘Post Moves’<\/a>.<\/p>\n “But I really do challenge the WNBA to step their game up,” she continued.<\/p>\n “Being able to do different stuff, have different deals, have different endorsements where you don’t have to [play overseas during the WNBA offseason] … and you’re able to make money a different way,” co-host Aliyah Boston added. “Obviously I did Unrivaled this past year … it was nice to get those few months where it’s just training before you actually get back into hoops.”<\/p>\n Latest Sparks News:<\/p>\n For more news and notes on the Los Angeles Sparks, visit Los Angeles Sparks on SI.<\/a><\/p>\n