Candice Parker is expected to return for at least one more season, according to Richard Deitsch. The Athletic. Parker confirmed his return during an appearance on Dietsch’s Sports Media podcast.
“I just did some treadmill training in the hotel downstairs and in the elevator before heading to the studio,” Parker said. “I call it civics training. This year, six days after we (Chicago Sky) lost, I was training. I just wanted to compete in dominoes, beach volleyball, whatever. I hate losing. So that’s my mentality. So now, yeah, I’m competitive.”
“Let’s see if my body feels like this in January or February. But I’m going to play. I’m going to come back. Last year it was the opposite. I can’t wait to lace up my shoes again. I couldn’t imagine playing Game 27 because of the schedule.Then the switch was turned on and I was ready.I want to take it easy in the offseason, but right now I’m on the court. I don’t know if I dribbled the last ball above.
Parker is set to become a free agent, but Dietsche said Parker will likely only play in Chicago or Los Angeles. In an interview, CP3 talked about his future in the WNBA, the recently released documentary about his life, Brittney Griner, and his broadcasting career.
Parker achieved a Hall of Fame career spanning a 16-year tenure. She is a two-time champion, 2016 Finals MVP, two-time MVP, 2020 Defensive Player of the Year, two-time Olympic gold medalist, 2008 Rookie of the Year, seven-time All-Star selection, and seven-time All-WNBA selection. , five-time All-Defensive selection, member of the WNBA 20th Anniversary Team and 25th Anniversary Team.