Two-time WNBA MVP Candace Parker has committed to play for the Chicago Sky after 13 seasons with the Los Angeles Sparks, sources told ESPN.
Parker, who was ranked No. 1 in 2008, is an unlimited free agent. Free players can start signing with their new teams on Monday.
While the Sparks tried to retain the reigning defensive player of the year, which helped them win the 2016 WNBA title, was the opportunity to return to her hometown of Chicago and play in front of friends and family for the last part of her career. . too attractive to succeed.
Parker, 34, has played in all 22 Sparks games in the 2020 season and finished third in the MVP poll.
The 6-foot forward is the only player in league history to achieve MVP and Rookie of the Year in the same season (2008).
She was also WNBA MVP in 2013 and Final MVP in 2016. For her career, Parker averaged 16.9 points and 8.6 rebounds per game.
Parker won two national NCAA championships in Tennessee, in 2007 and ’08.