Lady Vols legend sets impressive new WNBA record
Lady Vols legend Candace Parker is one of the most decorated athletes in Tennessee history. The 6-foot-4 Illinois native, who played for legendary head coach Pat Summitt from 2004 to 2008, is a two-time NCAA champion, two-time Gatorade National Player of the Year, two-time WNBA champion, and a two time WNBA MVP. And that's just […]
Lady Vols legend Candace Parker is one of the most decorated athletes in Tennessee history.
The 6-foot-4 Illinois native, who played for legendary head coach Pat Summitt from 2004 to 2008, is a two-time NCAA champion, two-time Gatorade National Player of the Year, two-time WNBA champion, and a two time WNBA MVP.
And that's just the introduction to her accomplishments. There are plenty more that could go in the space.
On Sunday, Parker added to her list of accomplishments by becoming the oldest WNBA player (at age 36) to record a triple-double.
Parker, a member of the Chicago Sky after 13 seasons with the Los Angeles Sparks, got the triple-double on Sunday via a beautiful backdoor pass for her 10th assist of the night.
The former Tennessee star also became just the third WNBA player with multiple triple-doubles in a career.
Parker doesn't always receive the attention she should, despite being one of the most accomplished athletes to ever play at UT. She's nearing the end of her career, but she's undoubtedly one of the best basketball players to ever wear a Tennessee uniform.
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