CNN —Three-time WNBA champion Candace Parker announced her retirement in a post on social media Sunday.
1 overall pick in the 2008 WNBA draft played 16 seasons in the league with the Los Angeles Sparks, Chicago Sky and the Las Vegas Aces.
During her career, Parker was a 10-time All-WNBA honoree and seven-time WNBA All-Star.
She led the Sparks to 11 playoff appearances in her 13 seasons with the franchise, culminating in a WNBA championship in 2016.
“Although the majority of her career was played in opposing uniforms, we were blessed to have her as part of our championship team a year ago.
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