Candace Parker
Out of Tennessee, Candace Parker went first overall in the 2008 draft and played for the Los Angeles Sparks from 2008 through 2020.
Stats updated September 28, 2026. Full Court Buckets gathers its own game data and verifies it.
Career
Career summary
Out of Tennessee, Candace Parker went first overall in the 2008 draft and played for the Los Angeles Sparks from 2008 through 2020.
She averaged 20.6 points, 10.1 rebounds, and 2.2 assists over 10 games with the Los Angeles Sparks in 2010.
For the United States, she played at the Olympics in Beijing in 2008 and London in 2012.
From there, she played for the Chicago Sky from 2021 through 2022 and the Las Vegas Aces in 2023.
Sources: Full Court Buckets season logs; Basketball-Reference.
The numbers
Season-by-season stats
Regular season
| YEAR | TEAM | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Las Vegas Aces | 18 | 23.6 | 9.0 | 5.4 | 3.7 | 1.5 | 0.9 | 1.7 | 46.5 | 33.3 | 89.3 |
| 2022 | Chicago Sky | 32 | 28.3 | 13.2 | 8.6 | 4.5 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 2.4 | 45.8 | 31.1 | 81.6 |
| 2021 | Chicago Sky | 23 | 26.7 | 13.3 | 8.4 | 4.0 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 2.4 | 45.9 | 32.9 | 79.4 |
| 2020 | Los Angeles Sparks | 22 | 30.0 | 14.7 | 9.7 | 4.6 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 2.9 | 51.0 | 39.6 | 73.1 |
| 2019 | Los Angeles Sparks | 22 | 26.0 | 11.2 | 6.4 | 3.5 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 2.5 | 42.2 | 26.7 | 79.1 |
| 2018 | Los Angeles Sparks | 31 | 30.6 | 17.9 | 8.2 | 4.7 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 3.0 | 47.1 | 34.5 | 80.8 |
| 2017 | Los Angeles Sparks | 33 | 30.5 | 16.9 | 8.4 | 4.3 | 1.5 | 1.7 | 2.7 | 47.8 | 35.4 | 75.6 |
| 2016 | Los Angeles Sparks | 34 | 30.8 | 15.3 | 7.4 | 4.9 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 2.9 | 44.2 | 38.2 | 70.7 |
| 2015 | Los Angeles Sparks | 16 | 34.4 | 19.4 | 10.1 | 6.3 | 1.9 | 1.8 | 2.5 | 48.9 | 27.9 | 81.5 |
| 2014 | Los Angeles Sparks | 30 | 33.2 | 19.4 | 7.1 | 4.3 | 1.8 | 1.4 | 2.6 | 46.9 | 30.6 | 84.6 |
| 2013 | Los Angeles Sparks | 31 | 28.7 | 17.9 | 8.7 | 3.8 | 1.3 | 1.8 | 2.3 | 49.3 | 25.7 | 76.2 |
| 2012 | Los Angeles Sparks | 33 | 30.7 | 17.4 | 9.7 | 3.3 | 1.5 | 2.3 | 3.0 | 48.1 | 32.2 | 71.0 |
| 2011 | Los Angeles Sparks | 17 | 32.6 | 18.5 | 8.6 | 2.8 | 1.2 | 1.6 | 1.9 | 51.1 | 41.9 | 73.6 |
| 2010 | Los Angeles Sparks | 10 | 33.5 | 20.6 | 10.1 | 2.2 | 1.0 | 2.2 | 3.2 | 50.0 | 25.0 | 73.2 |
| 2009 | Los Angeles Sparks | 25 | 32.6 | 13.1 | 9.8 | 2.6 | 0.6 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 48.5 | 20.8 | 76.3 |
| 2008 | Los Angeles Sparks | 33 | 33.6 | 18.5 | 9.5 | 3.4 | 1.3 | 2.3 | 2.8 | 52.3 | 42.3 | 73.3 |
Playoffs
| YEAR | TEAM | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Chicago Sky | 8 | 29.4 | 14.8 | 10.8 | 4.6 | 1.4 | 2.6 | 2.1 | 43.8 | 33.3 | 75.9 |
| 2021 | Chicago Sky | 10 | 32.4 | 13.8 | 8.4 | 4.4 | 2.1 | 1.0 | 2.3 | 49.1 | 33.3 | 89.5 |
| 2020 | Los Angeles Sparks | 1 | 40.0 | 22.0 | 14.0 | 5.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 46.2 | 50.0 | 90.0 |
| 2019 | Los Angeles Sparks | 4 | 23.5 | 10.5 | 6.0 | 3.5 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 1.8 | 54.5 | 33.3 | 33.3 |
| 2018 | Los Angeles Sparks | 2 | 30.5 | 9.0 | 7.0 | 3.0 | 2.5 | 0.0 | 2.5 | 36.4 | 25.0 | 100.0 |
| 2017 | Los Angeles Sparks | 8 | 34.0 | 16.9 | 9.1 | 5.1 | 2.5 | 2.0 | 3.3 | 42.6 | 24.3 | 89.5 |
| 2016 | Los Angeles Sparks | 9 | 33.0 | 19.3 | 8.7 | 3.2 | 1.7 | 1.9 | 2.7 | 46.9 | 31.3 | 77.8 |
| 2015 | Los Angeles Sparks | 3 | 38.3 | 23.0 | 10.7 | 4.7 | 2.3 | 1.3 | 3.7 | 41.8 | 38.9 | 84.2 |
| 2014 | Los Angeles Sparks | 2 | 36.5 | 21.5 | 6.0 | 3.5 | 1.5 | 2.5 | 4.5 | 54.3 | 25.0 | 44.4 |
| 2013 | Los Angeles Sparks | 3 | 37.3 | 25.7 | 8.7 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 54.2 | 0.0 | 68.4 |
| 2012 | Los Angeles Sparks | 4 | 36.0 | 28.8 | 11.0 | 4.3 | 1.0 | 1.8 | 2.0 | 57.3 | 50.0 | 87.5 |
| 2009 | Los Angeles Sparks | 6 | 35.2 | 18.0 | 10.7 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 1.8 | 1.7 | 53.5 | 25.0 | 70.5 |
| 2008 | Los Angeles Sparks | 6 | 36.5 | 15.0 | 9.8 | 3.8 | 1.5 | 2.2 | 2.8 | 45.9 | 0.0 | 75.9 |
No records for this selection.
Team records
Teams and years
- 2023Las Vegas Aces
- 2022Chicago Sky
- 2021Chicago Sky
- 2020Los Angeles Sparks
- 2019Los Angeles Sparks
- 2018Los Angeles Sparks
- 2017Los Angeles Sparks
- 2016Los Angeles Sparks
- 2015Los Angeles Sparks
- 2014Los Angeles Sparks
- 2013Los Angeles Sparks
- 2012Los Angeles Sparks
- 2011Los Angeles Sparks
- 2010Los Angeles Sparks
- 2009Los Angeles Sparks
- 2008Los Angeles Sparks
Married to Anna Petrakova. Couples page.
Player FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where did Candace Parker play college basketball?
Candace Parker played at Tennessee under Pat Summitt. She led the Lady Vols to NCAA titles in 2007 and 2008.
Is Candace Parker married?
Yes. Candace Parker is married to Anna Petrakova. People reported that she was previously married to Shelden Williams from 2008 until they split in 2016.
How tall is Candace Parker?
The WNBA lists Candace Parker at 6 feet 4 inches.
How old is Candace Parker?
Candace Parker was born April 19, 1986.
What are Candace Parker's stats?
In the 2023 regular season, Candace Parker averaged 9.0 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 3.7 assists in 18 games for the Las Vegas Aces.
Is Candace Parker retired?
Yes. The Las Vegas Aces say Candace Parker announced her retirement on April 28, 2024. She is not on a current roster.
How many championships does Candace Parker have?
The Las Vegas Aces list three WNBA titles for Candace Parker: 2016 with Los Angeles, 2021 with Chicago, and 2023 with Las Vegas. The WNBA lists her MVP awards in 2008 and 2013.
Is Candace Parker in the Hall of Fame?
Yes. Candace Parker was enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on August 15, 2026.
Where is Candace Parker from?
The Las Vegas Aces and Britannica Kids say Candace Parker was born in St. Louis, Missouri, and grew up in Naperville, Illinois.
Does Candace Parker have children?
The Las Vegas Aces say Candace Parker gave birth to her daughter, Lailaa, on May 13, 2009. The Chicago Sun-Times reported that she and Anna Petrakova welcomed a son, Airr, on February 11, 2022.
Where did Candace Parker play in the WNBA?
Candace Parker played for the Los Angeles Sparks, then the Chicago Sky, then the Las Vegas Aces. The Sparks drafted her No. 1 overall in 2008.
How much does Candace Parker weigh?
The WNBA lists Candace Parker at 184 pounds.
Who is Candace Parker?
Candace Parker is a retired WNBA forward. She won titles with the Sparks, the Sky, and the Aces, and she entered the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2026.