Candace Parker Net Worth – Income of a Basketball Player

Candace Parker is an American retired professional Basketball player. The Los Angeles Sparks elected her as the first top pick in the 2008 WNBA draft. She won a title with each of her three teams - the Sparks for 13 seasons, the Chicago Sky for two, and the Las Vegas Aces for one. Parker was mostly a forward and a center.

Many people consider her to be among the best Basketball players of all time. Parker has been covering NBA games for TNT Sports as an expert and broadcaster since 2018. Parker was appointed president of the Adidas women basketball team, after her retirement.

Now, let’s talk about what is Candace Parker's net worth and income resources. Scroll down to read her professional career wins and personal life secrets.

Candace Parker Net Worth

Candace Parker net worth is estimated at $5 million. This is the combined net worth of Candace Parker and Shelden Williams. Her previous earnings as a basketball player and media personality are the main sources of her money. Additional sources of income could come from investments, business transactions, and endorsements.

Her reach has been further extended through her collaborations with NBA 2K, Subway, and Gatorade. She made $3 million a year from all of these partnerships. She is also a brand ambassador of Adidas along with Lionel Messi, Sachin Tendulkar, James Harden and more.

Personal Life

Parker married Shelden Williams on November 13, 2008. He also participated in both NBA and collegiate basketball at Duke University. Laila Nicole Williams, Candace Parker daughter, was born in 2009. Candace Parker husband paid $3.56 million for a 7000-square-foot house in Los Angeles in 2013.

Parker and her daughter joined Angel City FC's business group in October 2020. After 8 years of marriage, the couple divorced in 2016. Parker revealed her marriage to Anna Petrakova in 2019 and their expecting child on December 14, 2021.

Early Life

On April 19, 1986, Parker was born in St. Louis, Missouri. Parker grew up in Naperville, Illinois, after her family relocated there when she was 2 years old. Candace Parker parents loved basketball, that’s why she started playing at a young age.

In Naperville, Illinois, she went to Naperville Central High School. In 2003 and 2004, Parker pushed her school basketball team to state championships in Class AA. With her victories in 2003 and 2004, she is the only athlete to win the USA Today High School Player of the Year award twice.

Candace Parker college life started in the fall of 2004. She joined the University of Tennessee. During the 2005–06 season, Parker was a starter for the Tennessee Lady Vols. She played guard, center, and forward on the roster. After becoming the first female player to perform a dunk in an NCAA tournament game, she went on to become the first female player to slam twice in the same game.

The United States' only collegiate player selected for the 2006 FIBA World Championship in Brazil was Parker. To concentrate on the 2008 Olympics, Parker declared that she would skip her final season of qualifying at Tennessee.

Professional Career

2008 – 2020:

The Los Angeles Sparks chose Parker as their first pick in the 2008 WNBA draft. She had 34 points, 12 rebounds, and 8 assists in her first game against the Phoenix Mercury on May 17, 2008. Due to an injured shoulder, Parker only appeared in 10 games in 2010 and missed the remainder of the year. After her rookie contract with the Sparks ended in 2012, Parker re-signed to a multi-year contract.

In 2016. Parker scored 15.3 points per game throughout the season, making him the team's second option behind MVP winner and team-scoring leader Nneka Ogwumike. She received her fourth all-star selection during the 2017 season. Parker made history in 2018, defeating the Seattle Storm 77-75 in overtime with a stat line of 21 points, 10 assists, 9 rebounds, 4 steals, and 2 blocks.

Parker played all 22 games for the Sparks in the 2020 season, which was cut short and played in a "bubble" at IMG Academy. She scored 14.7 runs per game and recorded her highest field goal percentage since 2011 at 51%.

National Team:

At the FIBA Americas Championship, Parker was a part of the USA Women's U18 squad that took home the gold medal. In 2008, while playing for Team USA, she won her first gold medal when the USA defeated Australia 92–65. In 2009, she received an invitation to the USA Basketball Team training camp. These players are typically selected to participate in the 2012 Olympics.

She competed in the 2012 Summer Olympics for Team USA. During the Olympics, she dominated the team in blocks and rebounds. She became one of the greatest Olympians in history and supported them in winning another gold medal.

Broadcasting Career:

During the 2018–19 NBA season, Parker became employed as an analyst and broadcaster for NBA on TNT. She also provided analysis for the Men’s Basketball Championship Game in 2019. She was the first female color commentator at an NBA All-Star Game in 2023.

Career Statistics

College Stats:

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Awards

• 2004 - FIBA U18 World Championship
• 2006 - FIBA World Champions for Women Bronze Medal
• 2007 - FIBA Americas Championship
• 2008 - Beijing Olympics Gold Medal
• 2012 - London Olympics Gold Medal
• 2010, 2014 - Championship of Russia
• 2010, 2014 - Cup of Russia
• 2013 - EuroLeague Women Champion

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How tall is Candace Parker?

She is 1.93m tall.

Q. What was Candace Parker jersey number?

Her jersey number was 3.

Q. What is Candace Parker daughter age?

Her daughter age is 15 years.