Tis that time of the year for Candace Parker. Celebrating her 38th birthday, the Ace receives a special message from her Russian hooper wife Anna Petrakova. While the 3x WNBA champion has many traits that her fans admire, there is one that only the people around her know. And that is how good she is at heart and how much she values all the relationships in her life.

Spilling the beans of what makes the 2x Olympic gold medalist so special, Petrakova shared a story on her Instagram account. The lovely picture which also included their close friends read, “People see your greatness on the court, tv, and boardroom but how you treat your family and friends is your greatest trait!! Happy Birthday!!” The caption also followed Parker’s Instagram tag and three hearts.

Undeniably, this couple is full of love and quite an inspiration for everyone to follow their heart. Another story that Petrakova shared was a post with a slide of photos with their son Airr, who CP3 is teaching not to lose. The story had a cute caption that said “Dont shove mommy its her birthday.” The last story by the Russian hooper said, “I didn’t get a chance to post for my wife today so hope this will do. HBD Candace Parker”

Other than her wife, many people from her teammates to her friends greeted Parker on the big day. So, what are the features that have set Candace Parker apart from the rest?

The royalty of basketball: Candace Parker

If accolades and trophies were gold and diamonds, no one would deny that Parker is one of the empresses in the sports world. No matter which court she graces, she brings glory and triumph to the jersey. Whether you look at her performances in the NCAA as a Lady Vol with 2 championship titles, Naismith POY honors, USBWA honors, and MOP titles just to name a few or as a pro hooper with an endless list of awards, including 3x WNBA champion; Parker has lived through it all.

What fans love more is the fact that none of this makes her arrogant. In fact, her popular saying is that especially on her best days, her father would tell her that she has not arrived at the pedestal that she wants to be at. The mere handful of words would bring Candace Parker back to reality. However, her teammates credit her for a lot of things. Parker’s Sky teammate, Kahleah Copper, has mentioned that the No. 3 brought out the hidden confidence in her, helping her to perform better on the floor.

Apart from this, Parker’s entire social media platforms show how much positivity she brings along with her. Undeniably, she is regarded as one of the GOATs to ever step on a court. Comment below your wishes for Candace Parker on her birthday.