Two-time WNBA MVP Candace Parker was introduced Tuesday as a member of the reigning champion Las Vegas Aces, taking her place in a star-studded lineup that on paper should be even better next season.
“I’m very excited to be part of that organization and to be able to learn and grow with some of the best players in the game,” Parker said. “Whether it’s finishing, or slipping a screen to get a teammate open for a 3, I’m excited to continue to do that.”
Parker, 36, announced her decision to sign with the Aces in an Instagram post on Jan. 28. She joins reigning WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson and WNBA Finals MVP Chelsea Gray, as well as All-Stars Jackie Young and Kelsey Plum.
Parker said she was especially excited to play with Wilson rather than “figure out how we’re going to guard her.”
“I’m excited to learn from her,” Parker said. “I’m excited to get her the ball. I’m just excited to have her as a target when I’m playmaking. I think we’re going to make each other better.”
Parker, a two-time WNBA champion, played the past two seasons with the Chicago Sky, leading them to their first championship in 2021. Drafted No. 1 overall by the Los Angeles Sparks in 2008, Parker has averaged 16.4 points, 8.6 rebounds and 4.0 assists in her career.
Parker was a top target for the Aces…
