Candace Parker is one of four Parker siblings. She has an older brother Anthony, a former NBA star, and a younger brother Marcus, a medical physician. Her family is regarded as her biggest inspiration. She was born under the sign of Aries on April 19, 1986.
Candace Parker's height
Candace Parker is a basketball player in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). She was the Los Angeles Sparks’ first overall pick during the 2008 WNBA drafting. She stands 5 feet 9 inches high. She also has a long torso, which makes her appear even taller than other WNBA players.
The WNBA star was born on April 19, 1986 and is currently married to Shelden Williams. The couple has one daughter. Her net worth at present is unknown. She and her husband bought a home of 7,000 square feet in Encino, Los Angeles, in 2008.
Her husband
Candace Parker is married to Shelden Williams, a former NBA player. He is 41 years old and was born in Oklahoma City. Lailaa is the couple's one-year-old daughter. Although they separated in 2016, the couple still have custody of their daughter. They were married in 2008, and Lailaa was born in 2009.
Candace Parker is not involved in any scandals. She is 6'4" tall and weighs in at 83kg. Both her hair and eyes are black. Her dress size is 8 and she wears a shoe size 13 as well. Other measurements of her body are unknown.
Her children
Candace Parker is a professional female basketball player in Women's National Basketball Association. The Los Angeles Sparks selected her as the first overall pick in the 2008 WNBA draft. Her current team is The Chicago Sky. She is married to a father of four. Jasmine, Olivia and Ava are her children.
Parker was born in St. Louis. However, she moved to Illinois with her family when she was younger. She eventually signed with Chicago Sky and helped them win 2021 WNBA championship. Currently, Parker works as a studio analyst for the WNBA and enjoys spending time with her family. Her net worth is estimated at $1 million.
Her career
Candace Parker began her career at the age of 17 years. She was drafted in the first round by the WNBA during the 2008 draft. In her first year, she dominated her opponents, averaging 24.9 points per game. In May of 2008, she was named the team's MVP. She went on to become the team's MVP in May 2008. This feat was unattainable for any other player in WNBA.
Candace Parker is the youngest child of Larry and Natasha Parker. Her father, who played basketball at the University of Missouri St. Louis, was drafted in the second round by the Chicago Bulls. He played for the team from 1978 through 1981. Natasha, her mother, was drafted in 1997 by the Houston Comets as the first overall pick in WNBA Draft.