Candace Parker biography, net worth and luxury collection

• She is an American professional basketball player for the LAS Vegas Aces of the WNBA
• She was selected by the  Los Angeles Sparks in the 2008 WNBA draft
• She recently won an NBA championship with Las Vegas Aces

Candace Parker is an American professional basketball player with the Las Vegas Aces and her net worth in 2023 is estimated to be $3-$6 million. She won three Illinois state championships at Naperville Central High School and was named the Naismith prep player of the year in 2004 also led her team to a very good record during her four-year career.

The player played college basketball for the University of Tennessee Lady Vols for three seasons after redshirting her first year due to a knee injury. She led the team to winning back-to-back championships for two consecutive years.

During her college career, Parker won several individual awards including a Naismith award for the most outstanding player in women’s college basketball, and she became the first player in NCAA history to win both the NCAA championship and the McDonald’s All-American game the same year.

Parker was drafted first overall by the Los Angeles Sparks in the 2008 NBA draft and led the team to two WNBA Championships. She then signed with the Chicago Sky and won another championship. She recently joined the Las Vegas Aces where she currently plays.

Candace Parker Biography

Candace Parker Net Worth

Candace Parker’s net worth in 2023 is estimated to be $3-$6 million, primarily from her WNBA salary. Parker was drafted in the WNBA by the Los Angeles Sparks in the 2008 draft with the first overall pick and she played for the team for six seasons where she earned about $575, 500 in total.

She then joined the Chicago Sky for one season and won a Championship, where she earned about $192, 500. Parker recently signed a one-year contract with Las Vegas Aces where her salary is expected to be $150,000-$200,000.

Additionally, Parker’s performance has earned her some endorsements with some of the world’s best brands and she even appears in their commercials wearing the brands. She also has partnered with Google for their Google’s Pixel phone advertisements and these endorsements earn her millions of dollars every year, significantly promoting her net worth.

Candace Parker Personal Life

Candace Parker was born on April 26 in St. Louis, Missouri to Larry and Sara Parker. Her father played basketball at the University of Iowa and he was the key influence in her love for the game. She played college basketball for the University of Tennessee where she played for three seasons, leading the team to two NCAA championships. 

Candace Parker. Photo/People

She was drafted in the 2008 WNBA draft with the first overall by the Los Angeles Sparks for six seasons before she joined the Chicago Sky for one season and recently signed with the Las Vegas Ace where she currently plays. Parker is married to her fellow professional basketball player from Russia,  Anna Petrakova and they have a son together. She is also an advocate for LGBTQ rights and representation in sports.

Candace Parker Career

Parker’s basketball career began when she was still young as she was influenced by her father who is a former basketball player. She won three Illinois state championships at Naperville Central High School and was named the Naismith prep player of the year in 2004 also led her team to a very good record during her four-year career.

The player played college basketball for the University of Tennessee Lady Vols for three seasons after redshirting her first year due to a knee injury. She led the team to winning back-to-back championships for two consecutive years.

During her college career, Parker won several individual awards including a Naismith award for the most outstanding player in women’s college basketball, and she became the first player in NCAA history to win both the NCAA championship and the McDonald’s All-American game the same year.

Candace Parker. Photo/SBNation. com

Parker was drafted first overall by the Los Angeles Sparks in the 2008 NBA draft and led the team to two WNBA Championships. She then signed with the Chicago Sky and won another championship. She recently joined the Las Vegas Aces where she currently plays.

Luxury Collection

The player has garnered an impressive amount of net worth that can get her one or several luxury cars. They included:

• Rolls-Royce Cullinan
• Mercedes Benz S550
• Audi
• Lincoln
• Porsche

FAQs

1. How old is Parker?

37 years old

2. What is her net worth in 2023?

$3-$6million

3. Was she drafted in the WNBA?

Yes

4. Who drafted her in the WNBA?

Los Angeles Sparks

5. Is she gay?

Yes.