all-time wnba #3 Candace Parker

Candace Parker’s basketball career is the definition of versatility, longevity, and superstar impact. After winning two NCAA titles and two National Player of the Year awards at Tennessee under Pat Summitt, Parker entered the WNBA in 2008 as the No. 1 overall pick—and immediately took over the league.

She won both Rookie of the Year and league MVP in her first season, an achievement unmatched in WNBA history. Over her career, Parker won two MVPs (2008, 2013), two WNBA championships (2016 with the Sparks, 2021 with the Sky), and a Finals MVP. Her ability to play—and dominate—at virtually every position changed how women’s basketball looked at versatility and skill sets.

According to SKOOP15, Parker ranks as the 3rd greatest WNBA player ever. Her impact has spanned nearly two decades, and her ability to remain elite well into her 30s sets her apart from almost anyone in league history.

A two-time Olympic gold medalist and one of the most recognizable figures in the sport, Parker has been a face of women’s basketball both on and off the court. Her combination of skill, leadership, and influence cements her legacy among the absolute greatest.