L.A. Sparks' Candace Parker has already won an Olympic Gold medal, a national college championship and college player of the year honors, but it appears that it's not enough. On Friday, the WNBA awarded Parker the league MVP trophy as well as Rookie of the Year honors, making her the first player to win both trophies in the same year."You know, Coach (Michael) Cooper set this goal for me early on, and I looked at him like he was crazy,'' Parker told NBC Sports. "He's like, 'We're going to win the rookie of the year, and you're going to win a championship and you're going to win the MVP.' I just looked at him like, 'That's what you expect of me already?'''
The Sparks didn't make it to the finals this year, after being ousted by the San Antonio Silver Stars, but like most fans, you can see a WNBA Championship in Parker's future. She was the #1 pick in the draft this season and averaged 18.5 points and 9.5 rebounds a game. Plus, homegirl can dunk.
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By: Kel on 10/06/2008 9:37PM
good for Candace...the "media" campaigned hard for sue bird, and lindsay whalen, knowing good and well this young sister had better stats all the way around.
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By: LBin407 on 10/08/2008 5:44PM
Congratulations to Ms.CP3. You deserve all of your accolades. I know next season will be the Sparks turn for a championship.
Now it's time to rest that shoulder and take a break. Enjoy your offseason and plan that wedding girl!lol
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By: ROCKY on 10/09/2008 2:17PM
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK AND PLAY...I REMEMBER CANDICE FROM HER HIGH SCHOOL DAYS...AND YOU COULD JUST SEE THAT SHE WILL BE A "STAR"...
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By: nena on 10/09/2008 7:09PM
CANDACE PARKER GOT SUM G
I WNT 2 B ABLE 2 PLAY LIKE HER 1 DAY...DAS MAH IDOL
KEEP UP DA GUD WORK GURL !!! { LUV'D DA CHAMPIONDSHIP WIN !!! }
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By: Mona on 10/09/2008 9:16PM
Congrats to Candace Parker, I've watched her since her days at UT, she's really something special and she is totally deserving of the awards she's won this year. Good luck next year! Bring home the Championship!
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By: James on 10/10/2008 9:28AM
Keep up the GOOD work, Parker. Show that NONHUMAN from LSU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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By: Big D on 10/10/2008 2:16PM
Holla back...good for you. And I hope to see more of your skills in the future...
One Love..
PS you single. I got my own loot....and I'm your height....:P
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By: Jeanne on 10/17/2008 4:58AM
Your my idol,,you are the best candace
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