Sparks will retire Parker's No. 3 on June 29
The Los Angeles Sparks will retire WNBA icon Candace Parker's No. 3 jersey June 29 when the three-time champions host the Chicago Sky, the team announced.
Parker becomes the third Sparks player to have her jersey retired, joining eight-time All-Star Lisa Leslie (No. 9) and former player and general manager Penny Toler (No. 11).
"To see my jersey hanging in the rafters amongst other legends is truly an honor. This moment is not just about me - it’s about my family, my teammates, and the incredible support from the L.A. Sparks organization and fans," Parker told the team's official website.
Parker spent 13 seasons in Los Angeles, during which time she won two MVP awards and the 2016 title.
"Candace Parker has left an indelible mark on the Los Angeles Sparks, not only as one of the greatest players to ever grace the court, but as a true ambassador of our franchise and women’s basketball as a whole," Sparks co-owner Magic Johnson said.
She left in 2021 to join her hometown Sky as a free agent and was an integral part of the franchise's march to the title that same year. She also won a championship with the Las Vegas Aces in 2023 before retiring in 2024.