Candace Parker's Net Worth Soars: A Closer Look at Her Financial Success

Candace Parker plays basketball for the Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA. Back in 2008, Parker was the top pick for the Los Angeles Sparks. The 37-year-old player played 13 seasons with them and then two seasons with the Chicago Sky, winning championships with both teams. 

How Rich is Candace Parker?

Candace Parker, the American basketball star, holds a net worth of $5 million, combined with her ex-husband, Shelden Williams, a former NBA player. Throughout her career in the WNBA, she showcased her skills primarily with the Los Angeles Sparks. 

Between 2010 and 2015, Parker also played for UMMC Ekaterinburg in Russia. Notably, in the 2008 WNBA Draft, Candace was chosen by the Los Angeles Sparks. Her debut game was remarkable, breaking the rookie record with an outstanding performance of 34 points, 12 rebounds, and 8 assists against the Phoenix Mercury. 

Candace Parker High School Career Journey

Similar to her older brother, Anthony Parker, Candace Parker attended Naperville Central High School in Naperville, Illinois. Her time there saw her leading the high school's basketball team to victory in the Class AA state titles for both 2003 and 2004. 

An impressive player, Parker set a school record by scoring 2,768 points (averaging 22.9 points per game) and grabbing 1,592 rebounds (averaging 13.2 rebounds per game) while starting in 119 out of the 121 games she played.  

Candace is an exceptional talent, being the recipient of the USA Today High School Player of the Year award in both 2003 and 2004. Her prowess was evident in the 2004 WCBA All-America Game, where she scored nine points. Moreover, Parker was the undisputed player of the year in Illinois for 2002, 2003, and 2004, securing a spot on the All-State first team for four consecutive years.  

A groundbreaking moment occurred on December 27, 2001, when, as a 15-year-old sophomore at Naperville Central High School, Parker executed her first dunk in competition, believed to be the inaugural slam dunk by a female athlete in Illinois. During her senior year on November 11, 2003, she made headlines by announcing her commitment to Tennessee on ESPNEWS, becoming the first women's player to publicly announce an oral commitment live on the network. 

In August 2004, Candace led the undefeated USA Junior World Championship team to a gold medal, averaging 16.6 points and 8.8 rebounds per game. Unfortunately, during her training, she experienced a setback with knee pain and had to undergo surgery for both the lateral meniscus and the lateral articular cartilage in her left knee.

Candace Parker Career Highlights

During her time at the University of Tennessee, Candace Parker had a remarkable college basketball career. She joined in 2004 but had to sit out her first year because of a knee injury from a summer league game. 

In the 2005-2006 season, Parker started playing for the Tennessee Lady Vols. She made history by dunking in an NCAA tournament game, a first for women, and won the SEC Rookie of the Year award. Candace helped her team win the SEC tournament championship but faced a tough time in the NCAA tournament regional finals, which ended in a loss for Tennessee. 

Candace also played for the USA team in the 2006 FIBA World Championship for Women, where the team finished third. In her sophomore year, Parker set a Lady Vols scoring record and was named the 2007 SEC Player of the Year. She led the Lady Vols to win the national championship, earning the tournament's Most Outstanding Player award. 

Before her senior year, Parker decided to forgo her final season to focus on the 2008 Olympics and start her professional career. Despite a dislocated shoulder, she led her team to win another NCAA women's title. 

While at Tennessee, Candace graduated with a major in sports management, maintaining a strong academic record. She had an impressive basketball record at the university, with 100 wins and only 10 losses, averaging 19.4 points, 8.8 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.9 steals, and 2.4 blocks per game. 

Transitioning to the WNBA, Parker was the first pick in the 2008 draft by the Los Angeles Sparks. She made a stunning debut, scoring 34 points, breaking the rookie record. Her career with the Sparks was marked by achievements like Rookie of the Year and MVP honors in the same season, a historic achievement. 

Candace faced challenges, including injuries and maternity leave, but continued to be a dominant force in the league, earning MVP honors in 2013 and leading the Sparks to the finals multiple times. In 2021, Parker left the Sparks after 13 seasons and joined the Chicago Sky. She helped the Sky secure the WNBA championship that year. 

In 2023, Parker signed with the Las Vegas Aces, but her season was cut short due to a foot fracture. Nonetheless, she won her third championship as the Aces triumphed in the 2023 WNBA Finals against the New York Liberty. 

Candace also represented the USA in international competitions, winning gold medals at the FIBA Americas Championship and the Olympics. During her off-seasons from the WNBA, Parker played overseas in Russia, China, and Turkey. 

Additionally, Parker embarked on a broadcasting career, working as an analyst and commentator for NBA on TNT broadcasts and NCAA tournaments.

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