LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Former Las Vegas Aces star and two-time WNBA MVP Candace Parker has been named president of Adidas women’s basketball.
Adidas announced Wednesday that Parker will work with the brand to create a platform to influence and elevate women’s sports. She will also oversee the women’s basketball product line.
“Stepping into this new leadership role is a deeply personal next step in my journey with adidas,” Parker said in a news release. “From high school to college to playing pro to now, this appointment by adidas symbolizes a shared commitment to making impactful change and setting new benchmarks for the future of women’s sports.”
After 16 years as a brand partner, we’re honored to announce Candace Parker as President of adidas Women’s Basketball. “This new leadership role symbolizes a shared commitment to making impactful change and setting new benchmarks for the future of women’s
A former first-overall pick out of Tennessee, Parker is a three-time WNBA champion, having won with the Sparks, Sky and Aces.
She also has two Olympic gold medals as a member of the U.S. women’s basketball team.
Parker re-signed with the Aces in February but announced her retirement last month, citing her health. She had suffered a foot fracture midseason last year that required surgery and forced her to miss the rest of the Aces’ championship run.
Adidas’ current player roster includes Las Vegas Aces guard Chelsea Gray and forward Alysha Clark.
