Candace Parker Speaking Fee: $50,000 to $75,000
Travels From:
ORD - Chicago (All Airports)
Primary Topic Category:
Sports
Secondary Topic Category:
African American & Black
Candace Parker Speaker Profile: At A Glance
Entrepreneur, activist, sports analyst, and two-time Olympic Gold Medalist Candace Parker is one of the most influential athletes of this generation and one of the most decorated women’s basketball players of all time. A legendary basketball star, Parker has won two WNBA MVP Awards, is a two-time NCAA Champion, and a three-time WNBA Champion, leading both the LA Sparks and the Chicago Sky to victories. She's the only player in WNBA history to win three championships with three different franchises. Since her retirement from basketball, Parker has stayed close to the game, working as a sports analyst and commentator for the NBA.
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