Despite making huge strides in the right direction for the past few years, the WNBA still has a long way to go. Almost a month ago, WNBA star Candace Parker sat down with Draymond Green to discuss a lot about the inner workings of the league, which highlighted some unflattering realities of the women’s sport. While exposing the WNBA’s harsh realities, Parker revealed a ‘locker room’ dream she has always had. As a result, the WNBA star’s team, the Las Vegas Aces, decided to fulfill her longtime dream.

Candace Parker won her second NBA title in 2021, cementing her place as one of the league’s greatest. However, she took the flight to Las Vegas, after failing to replicate her fortunes in 2022. It seems like for the time being her decision is turning out to be a wise one, as the WNBA icon was recently presented with a thoughtful gift by her team.

Candace Parker’s longtime WNBA dream addressed by the Las Vegas Aces

Last month, Parker appeared in The Draymond Green Show to discuss life in the WNBA as a veteran. The WNBA icon discussed a lot of things about the league, including her controversial decision to join the reigning champions, the Las Vegas Aces.

She mentioned how she was warranted to take decisions like that after playing the game for 16 years. Additionally, she pointed out how it was frustrating that everyone was targeting her career choices when the game couldn’t provide her with basic amenities.

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According to Parker, despite her seniority and Champion status, she wasn’t provided a locker room in her entire career in the league. 

“I have not had a locker in my entire career. I’ve been in the WNBA for 16 years and I have not had a locker where it has my name on it and I can leave my sh*t and then come back and know my sh*t gonna be there, “ said Parker. It was a truly disappointing situation for Parker, where she was demanding one of the most basic necessities for an athlete. “My thing is that I deserve it, right?’ she had added.

Fast forward to today, the Las Vegas Aces have made sure that this issue doesn’t plague the WNBA icon anymore. They recently took to Twitter to showcase their star player Candace Parker’s brand new locker room, complete with her sparkling no. 3 jersey hanging up on display. Although it is a small step, WNBA fans would be happy with Parker’s treatment at her new home.

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Moreover, fans and WNBA players have a lot more to cheer about in the WNBA, as there has definitely been a fresh influx of audience interested in Women’s basketball.

Exciting times are ahead for the WNBA

The 2023 March Madness tournament turned out to be extremely special for Women’s basketball. Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark lit up the tournament with their incredible performances and fiery trash-talking. Hence, the whole hoops community felt a breath of fresh air coming from Women’s basketball.

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Furthermore, the WNBA’s recent contract with Ion Network as their new broadcasters for Friday nights is a significant step forward in attracting more attention to the league. Parker and her peers must be hopeful for the future considering all the new developments in the league.