Sept. 16 is now 'Candace Parker Day' in Chicago
Posted September 15, 2021 1:00 am
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot signed a proclamation Wednesday evening marking Sept. 16 as "Candace Parker Day."
Parker, one of professional basketball's most decorated athletes, grew up in Naperville and led Naperville Central High School to two state titles before embarking on her collegiate career at Tennessee and helping the Lady Vols win two NCAA championships.
Drafted first overall in the 2008 WNBA draft by the Los Angeles Sparks, Parker became the first player in league history to be named rookie of the year and MVP in the same season. She now plays with the Chicago Sky.