Candace Parker is an American basketball player and here is more about her net worth, salary, records, and endorsements
Candace Parker is a WNBA player who currently plays for the Las Vegas Aces. Let’s know more about her net worth.
Candace Parker Facts
| Birth Place | St. Louis, Missouri |
| Father’s Name | Larry Parker |
| Mother’s Name | Natasha Parker |
| Star Sign | Aries |
| College | The University of Tennessee |
| Net Worth | $8 million |
| Salary | $195,000 |
| Age | 38 |
| Date of Birth | April 19, 1986 |
| Height (ft) | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Weight (kg) | 83 (184 lb) |
| Nationality | American |
| WNBA Draft Year | 2008 |
| WNBA Draft Pick | Round 1/ Pick: 1st overall |
| Playing Career | 2008-present |
| Position | Center / Power forward |
| Teams | Los Angeles Sparks, UMMC Ekaterinburg, Guangdong Dolphins, Fenerbahçe Istanbul, Xinjiang Tianshan Deers, Chicago Sky, Las Vegas Aces |
| Achievements | WNBA champion (2016,2021, 2023) WNBA Finals MVP (2016) 2× WNBA MVP (2008, 2013) 6× WNBA All-Star (2011, 2013, 2014, 2017–2018, 2021,2022) WNBA Defensive Player of the Year (2020) WNBA All-Star Game MVP (2013) WNBA Rookie of the Year (2008) Gold at Olympic Games (2008, 2012) |
| Partner | Shelden Williams (2008-2016), Anna Petrakova (2019) |
| Children | Lailaa Nicole Williams |
| Endorsements | Kellogg Co., JBL Audio, Adidas AG, NBA 2K, Gatorade, Mixed Chicks, Prolast, Beats By Dre |
Candace Nicole Parker was 2008, Round 1, 1st overall draft pick by the Los Angeles Sparks. She plays in the position of center and power forward and is one of the most popular basketball players in the WNBA.
Candace Parker used to play college basketball for the University of Tennessee. In her freshman year, Parker was the SEC Rookie of the Year and helped her team win the 2006 SEC tournament championship. In her sophomore season, Parker was named the 2007 SEC Player of the Year. Throughout her college career, Parker averaged 19.4 points, 8.8 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.9 steals, and 2.4 blocks per game.
In 2008, Parker was the first overall draft pick by the Los Angeles Sparks. In her rookie year, on October 3, 2008, Parker became the first WNBA player to win both the Rookie of the Year and the Most Valuable Player awards in the same season.
In 2016, Parker won her first WNBA championship and was also the Finals MVP. In 2017, Parker again appeared for the WNBA Finals but eventually lost against the Minnesota Lynx in five games.
In 2021, Parker became an unrestricted free agent and signed a two-year with the Chicago Sky. In 2023, she signed for the Las Vegas Aces.
Parker has also won two Olympic gold medals in the 2008 Beijing Olympics and the 2012 London Olympics, representing U.S. Olympic women’s basketball team.
Parker has also played overseas in countries like China, Turkey, and Russia. In Russia, she played for UMMC Ekaterinburg and has won five consecutive championships with the team. In 2024, Candace Parker announced her retirement from basketball and foot injury is one of the main reasons for her retirement .
Candace Parker Net Worth and Salary
The 38-year-old is reported to have a net worth of $8 million in 2024. Most of her net worth is acquired from her salary and endorsements.
According to Spotrac, Parker signed a 2 year / $385,000 contract with the Chicago Sky, including $385,000 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $192,500.
In 2022, Parker earned a base salary of $195,000, while carrying a cap hit of $195,000.
In 2023, Parker signed a 1 year, $100,000 contract with the Aces. The base salary would be $100,000 and a cap hit of $100,000 as well.
Candace Parker Personal Life
Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Parker is the daughter of Larry Parker and Natasha Parker.
Parker has two older brothers named Anthony Parker and Marcus Parker. Anthony is a former NBA basketball player and Marcus is a doctor.
Parker married Shelden Williams in 2008. However, in 2016, the married couple got divorced. Candace Parker married Anna Petrakova in 2019 and the couple have two sons.
Furthermore, Parker has a daughter named Lailaa Nicole Williams.
On the 14th of December, 2021, Parker came out as publicly gay. She celebrated her two-year marriage anniversary with Russian women’s basketballer Anna Petrakova.
Candace Parker Endorsements
Candace Parker has various endorsement deals with Kellogg Co., JBL Audio, Adidas AG, NBA 2K, Gatorade, Mixed Chicks, Prolast, Beats By Dre. She reportedly earns around $3 million a year in endorsements.
Parker and her daughter also became part of the ownership group of Angel City FC, a Los Angeles-based team set to play in the National Women’s Soccer League in 2022.
Candace Parker vs Lisa Leslie – Net Worth
Candace Parker and Lisa Leslie are legendary players. Candace has a net worth of $8m and Lisa Leslie’s net worth is $5.3m. Though both veterans retired, they continue to earn through sponsorship deals.
FAQs about Candace Parker
| What is the age of Candace Parker? |
| Candace Parker is 38 years old and was born on April 19, 1986. |
| What is the net worth of Candace Parker? |
| Candace Parker has a net worth of $8 million. |
| Where was Candace Parker born? |
| Candace Parker was born in St. Louis, Missouri. |
| What is the height of Candace Parker? |
| Candace Parker’s height is 6 ft 4 in. |
| What is the weight of Candace Parker? |
| Candace Parker’s weight is 83 kg. |
| Who was the husband of Candace Parker? |
| Candace Parker’s husband was Shelden Williams (m. 2008-2016). |
| In which year was Candace Parker drafted? |
| Candace Parker was drafted in the year 2008/ Round 1/ Pick: 1st overall. |
| In what position does Candace Parker play? |
| Candace Parker plays in the position of center/power forward. |
| How many WNBA Championship did Candace Parker win? |
| Candace Parker has won WNBA Championship three times(2016, 2021, 2024). |
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