The Las Vegas Aces announced late on Monday that Candace Parker will be out indefinitely after undergoing surgery to repair her fractured foot. Parker had been playing with the injury all season, but after recent consultation with doctors it was determined that she needed surgery to protect her long-term health.
Parker released a statement on her Instagram story confirming the news.
“Earlier today, I underwent surgery on a fracture in my foot, Parker wrote. “I’ve been playing on a fracture all season, tolerating the pain, but after consulting with doctors, the only option for me to be healthy again and avoid further injury was to elect for surgery.
“I’ll rehab and work my way towards being healthy as soon as possible. For my teammates; for my circle; for my family; for myself.”
The two-time MVP stunned the WNBA world by signing with the Aces in free agency last offseason, and while she hasn’t put up huge numbers — through 18 games, she was averaging nine points, 5.4 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.5 steals per game on 46.5% shooting — her presence on both sides of the ball had helped elevate the defending champions to a historic level.
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