Best of: New documentary profiles basketball phenom Candace Parker
Las Vegas Aces forward Candace Parker (3) reacts during the first half of a WNBA basketball game against the Seattle Storm, Saturday, May 20, 2023, in Seattle. Parker plans on playing another season if she's healthy enough to do so. The two-time WNBA MVP missed the Las Vegas Aces run to a second straight league championship after having surgery on her left foot in late July. AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson
Naperville's Candace Parker’s athletic journey is marked by significant achievements: winning two high school championships, being named Gatorade Player of the Year twice, clinching national titles at Tennessee, and securing WNBA championships with three different teams - the L.A. Sparks, the Chicago Sky, and the Las Vegas Aces. Her career is now captured in ESPN’s documentary "Candace Parker: Unapologetic," which premiered on November 12, 2023.
We’re joined by Joie Jacoby to discuss Parker’s influence in the sport and beyond. Jacoby will help us explore Parker's role as a trailblazer in women's basketball, her impact on future generations, and the deeper narrative of her ESPN "30 for 30" documentary. This conversation aims to provide a comprehensive look at Parker's legacy and her continued influence on the world of sports.
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Joie Jacoby
Director • Candace Parker: Unapologetic
A version of this conversation was first broadcast November 10, 2023.