Candace Parker gets emotional after helping hometown Chicago Sky win their first WNBA title

After the Chicago Sky win their first WNBA title, Holly Rowe catches up with an emotional Candace Parker.
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[@LeBeautiful]

C PARKER a certified hometown LEGEND!!!

[@martavioustisby4942]

Right

[@mosesdevadass6056]

Miss the days when I would see LeBeautiful everywhere, now it’s a rare occurrence

[@king4thamir]

Ong she the goat

[@njad3]

No, Michael Jordan is.

[@kevincoates5066]

@@njad3 hes from carolina tho

[@Doknot-tb9ey]

I'm so proud of Candace to win her second championship and winning her second during her first season for her hometown team. It is a beautiful thing, a beautiful season for Candace and the Chicago Sky.

[@Dec4AllTimeAlways]

That Chicago roots runs deep. Congrats to the biggest Ron Harper fan.

[@mosesdevadass6056]

Naperville roots

[@midwestent.7010]

She not from chicago tho

[@Tloo507]

@Owyn Kolby quiet virgin

[@asaconservativesays..9905]

@@midwestent.7010 you do get that Google exists right? While she was not born in Chicago, she moved to Naperville, which is a suburb of Chicago, at the age of 2. Attended Naperville Central High school and dominated there. Her family were huge bulls fans and goes on from there. Lmfao

[@denniskubieck4717]

@@asaconservativesays..9905 if people knew how to use Google, anti vaxxers wouldn’t be a thing 💀

[@midway7monster792]

I was at the rival high School and she was the talk, and deservedly so. Much respect and thank you Candice! So happy for you and your family!

[@ginzkc1]

Did you go to North? I’m a North Alum!

[@midway7monster792]

@@ginzkc1 2003!

[@Braktooth]

Candace is one of the best. Always has been. Much respect.

[@user-op2bh7rc9z]

Shoutout to both teams this is my first time seeing a WNBA finals highlight

[@mosely25]

Always a start 💪🏾 girl from my hometown HS got drafted this year. So im more into it now tbh

[@reobae]

@@mosely25 who is the chi town native that got drafted? 💪🏾

[@707ladytee]

Mine too.

[@LiLTailormade]

@@reobae Derrick Rose

[@drocs8810]

😂😂Me too it was actually cool

[@donnellshannon9995]

As a LA sparks fan I'm happy for Candice bringing home the chip to her hometown

[@roadrunner7441]

I rocks wit Candace since college and I'm glad she still winning

[@bobbybill8323]

the way she smiled at her daughter was one of the most heartwarming and beautiful things i've ever seen

[@WO2411]

Candace Top 5 all time no question she been the face of the WNBA since she was drafted just like Lisa Leslie super proud of her 💯🐐

[@WO2411]

@Fktampa Fktampa You thought that was funny ?

[@asonga5410]

@@WO2411 I will never understand why people gotta come to the WNBA and spew hate for no reason. If you don't wanna watch the league, shut up and go, but they decide to float around and try and bother other people enjoying it. Sad thing to see.

[@WO2411]

@@asonga5410 it’s lil kids that sit on Twitter bro Lol

[@imnotastar1298]

@Fktampa Fktampa 💯

[@xpressionless3980]

@Fktampa Fktampa 😂😂😂😂

[@aaronneville1164]

Often hear the names Taurasi and Maya and not enough Parker when GOAT talk comes up, but for me the only thing Taurasi and Maya had over Parker was greater talent surrounding them on a more consistent basis. This is what you get when you surround Candace Parker with guards that can shoot, attack the basket and play smart. Instant championship.

[@tjrose9830]

She had talent with the sparks later on her career what are you talking about.

[@dmoney54100]

Nobody calls Maya the Goat lol .. I get your point tho

[@jaydamonsta2354]

@@dmoney54100 before she quit she was definitely in the convo

[@ookie218]

@@dmoney54100 u buggin

[@kingforte9246]

@@dmoney54100 buggin hard asf

[@Bilnation]

Candace Parker the real CP3 and the real MVP so proud of her. She is an amazing athlete and a phenomenal player.

[@endangeredspecies8441]

Relax

[@Iloveprettyasstoes]

Wtf…y’all simps need to stop comparing women to men…

[@christopherluckado2980]

My girl did it 2 time champ now been watching her since Tennessee Vols days congratulations love it's so emotional!❤️

[@Chuck_A_Luck_Stank]

Wow gratitude to the Candace Parker, Chicago Sky at winning the title gratitude bless up

[@purpleimpactstrategies7417]

usually I watch the NFL on Sunday..but this game was great

[@ChrisPYkrackA]

@Fktampa Fktampa lol this game had the buzz of local high school cross country meet!

[@purpleimpactstrategies7417]

@@ChrisPYkrackA the game was good...just b/c you didn't watch it does not mean it didn't have buzz

[@adrainsanders2769]

Shout to the crowd they the real mvp that joint was packed if WNBA could have that regularly they be good

[@producedbykhireyakeem4340]

I'm saying. This game was packed man! Why can't they be this supportive always.

[@drocs8810]

😂😂🙄

[@drocs8810]

The NBA paid fans too go

[@scottboys4js]

Facts , they play hard tooo

[@Taydaytoday]

Lol we supported the Sky during the first couple of seasons and then they sucked, sooo we will be back at sky games now and it will be packed.

[@Greg3G1G3]

Congrats Candace putting the WNBA on new levels Congrats to everyone on that Chicago team

[@chamilton4962]

Arguably the best to do.!! I've watch her since she was a jit, one of the most complete players man or woman that I've ever seen. Hats off to you beautiful!!! One of my favorite players to watch, period!!

[@MaarSRT]

Happy For the Chicago Sky & Candace Parker. Much deserved ‼️

[@paullansville]

If you want it bad “You gotta put in da hard work” Congratulations to the Chicago Ski 👏🏽👏🏽🥇🏆🏅🏀☝🏽

[@pain21229]

Shes going to the hall of fame most definitely wow great job

[@relaxedakn7850]

man I'm emotional for them and ace

[@Androsmack]

So good! What a 4th quarter! Championship mindset ✊🏾

[@ak_hoops]

Wow, some how still brought tears to my eyes. So very deserved.

[@kevinb6745]

As a Chicagoan, SUPER PROUD of our city for supporting these ladies. As the 🐐 CP said “THEY ALL SHOWED UP!” 💪🏾😤

[@leobertoalbano]

Congrats To The Chicago Sky. 2021 WNBA Champions For The First Time In Franchise History And Candace Parker Is Now A Newly-Minted 2-Time WNBA Champion

[@quandellwigfall49]

Congrats to Candice Parker and the Chicago Sky and they fan base!

[@raphaeldelaghetto85]

This is the first time I've paid attention to the WNBA since Cynthia Cooper, Sheryl Swoopes, and Tina Thompson were balling for the Comets. Hope they keep the momentum going.

[@whozsean7259]

Candice did not let that ball go when she was hugging 😭😭

[@kevinmiller2210]

Followed Candace since high school shes a class act. Such a beautiful queen!

[@Swagga2kold]

You deserve all your flowers 🌹 Great win Champ

[@Michael30786]

Congrats Candace bring Trophy back home City of Chicago🏆👏👏

[@iTuber012]

Candace is good for the WNBA. I hope she continues playing as long as possible

[@GoldenWind30]

CANDACE THE 🐐 Chicago Standup!!!! Congrats to the Chicago Sky!!!

[@krissmith105]

Candace Parker = GREATNESS!!

[@aaronneville1164]

One of the 5 greatest WNBA players of all time. And my personal favorite player ever.

[@odellwalton3524]

It's Amazing and irony that as much as I have seen this young lady allover social media this year. She's every where, even giving Shaq a hard time. Look up again she's winning the WNBA Title. Congradulations to Candace! Now that's greatness.

[@brittdavid8591]

Congratulations to the Champions Chicago Sky Applause Applause Applause, Milwaukee

[@atlien1988]

Congrats to my favorite WNBA player. Followed her since the HS All-American slam dunk competition and game. Glad I got to see her play here in Atlanta against The Dream. One of the best to ever do it!!

[@ChesterWilsonJr]

Congrats Candace Parker you deserve it girl. The Chicago Sky got their championship now the Bulls, Cubs, White Sox and Bears it's your turn!

[@purpleimpactstrategies7417]

the Bears have a chip

[@ChesterWilsonJr]

@@purpleimpactstrategies7417 they need another one they haven't had one since the 80's

[@high-defRJ]

I’m happy for anyone that likes Ron Harper. Congrats Candace Parker! You’ve earned it!

[@dianaross6656]

That’s 🐐status!! Congrats CP and Chicago!! 🙏🏾💪🏾

[@707ladytee]

That's great! I don't watch much of the WNBA, but I just happen to tune in on the previous game. I forgot about this one, however I'm always happy to see new champions emerge! Congrats to the Chicago Sky!

[@UnpopularOpinionSports]

Candace is officially a LEGEND ! So happy for her!

[@WhelmedButReady]

The Sky are on top of it all. We've got the best Shooter(Quigley) in the game, the best Passer(Sloot) in the game, the Screener(Dolson) in the game, the best Finisher(KFC) in the game and the best Leader(CP3) in the game. Now that's what I call a great team.

[@derricktarver9558]

That's what you call a complete team!

[@TheDonLife30]

Awesome time to be a fan of Chicago sports! Chicago Bulls are looking scary this year as well. It would be something if the Bulls win it all this year.

[@nathang3882]

Lol chill bruh

[@jaysmithme]

Gotta make the playoffs first but the Bulls team look good on paper this year. It’s gonna be lit seeing lots of alleyoops

[@TheDonLife30]

@@nathang3882 my guy. I think imma remain optimistic if that's okay with you? 🤔🤡

[@TheDonLife30]

@@jaysmithme yessir. I realize a championship this year is a stretch but man it just feels good to have a Bulls team that's gonna go out there and compete. If they can build on what we saw in the preseason we should be in for a very exciting season to say the least

[@Darealmenxce]

@@jaysmithme have u seen the chemistry they have??? They look better than the Lakers rn

[@thechocolatewriter8680]

Real basketball. Congratulations Candace and the Sky!

[@andrewgannon4530]

Congrats to the Sky franchise, and big ups to Diggins. Class acts, the 🐐 and Candace! Thank you PHX for a great season! Big Mercury fan!

[@cbealAUG]

Well deserved....shout out to Chicago 🔥🔥

[@rkms5606]

Go Candace Parker 🔥🏀💪🏿 and your amazing teammates. Congrats!

[@Theterminato2013]

Been a huge fan of Candace Parker since reading a bio of her high school and college career in Sports Illustrated for kids when I was younger. I knew once she entered the WNBA, she would be special. She’s a legend and top 5 WNBA player in my eyes.

[@evanwilliams6406]

One of the best finally gets a ring along with the Chicago Sky. Well deserved right there for Candace Parker.

[@koop7732]

Congrats Candice for bringing it home you go SIS 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@ToneDesh]

So happy for Candace!!!!

[@LiLTailormade]

Me and Candace are the same age and I went to Glenbard North from 2000-2004 and our schools were in the same division and she was dunking on EVERYBODY back then LOL we all knew she was definitely going to the league and be one of the greats and to see what she has become 20 yrs later has my jaw dropped 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 and think she would win us a title in her first yr! I would’ve never guessed it. So this championship is very special to me.

[@taniabdul8381]

Candice Parker kept the game ball lol ❤️ smart. This was her first year playing for the Sky!!! True champion. Congratulations 🎉🍾 Chicago Sky. Well deserved.

[@haverty927]

She deserves it she accomplished everything now GOAT

[@paulgreene2810]

Sorry but Maya Moore is the Goat.

[@johnerdelyi48]

What about babbling Liz Babbage she thinks she the goat in her small mind !

[@aaronneville1164]

She already accomplished everything. But now having 2 chips, she's solidly with Maya, Leslie, Taurasi, and Cooper in the GOAT debate.

[@slimetotingz3172]

Lisa leslie

[@MoonMoon-fx1op]

@@aaronneville1164 idk man. Cooper got 4 and was ballin ballin

[@africanbella28]

Congrats to Candace and the Chicago Sky!!! She is definitely one of the best players in the league💕💕💕

[@ldybozz]

I don't know this girl. And I'm crying like a baby. with joy for her & her team.

[@tristonsimmons5104]

Soooooo proud of her man! Congratulations Candace!

[@bilialeilan9038]

Good for her She deserves it and the city. Come on Bulls u can do it now.

[@stevespears8193]

LoL walnuts

[@dblocknyc]

sad how grown Men are hating on them. This goes down in history you haters 💯 go play some 2K cause thats the only way ya gon Win a chip 🤣

[@shermandudley5548]

@T Free but I bet you couldn't beat them in a game of 1 on 1

[@sharmarkeismail4698]

@@shermandudley5548 my 7 year old niece can beat these them on a wheelchair, they not that good accept it😂😂

[@xXAaron102Xx]

@@shermandudley5548 stop being a simp theyre trash

[@shermandudley5548]

@@xXAaron102Xx ain't trying to simp just speaking facts. Every dude swear they can beat a pro athlete until they get a chance to and then they get waxed.

[@shermandudley5548]

@@fury_021 you sound like the dudes from that show back in day "Pros vs Joes" who swore up and down they could beat female pro athletes only to get smashed

[@bena2467]

congrats to them. Candace Parker been dominating the WNBA for a decade+

[@ak_hoops]

Candace & her daughter always bring me to tears!

[@ptd570]

Looooong time since Shytown popped bottles for a basketball team. Congrats

[@5822huron]

Chi-town

[@ptd570]

@@5822huron my bad G

[@NoName-cn3cp]

Wow what an atmosphere. WNBA is not going anywhere! So proud of these girls for continuing to make the league what it is today!

[@codyking3825]

This WNBA girls are delusional, thinking they can compete with NBA players 🤣🤣.

[@drocs8810]

😂😂😂

[@X_Omen_Z]

@@codyking3825 yeah, the ones that say that are out of their minds but those players don't represent the entire WNBA. Just ignore their comments completely.

[@fairplayjay]

The only reason they exist right now is because of the NBA pumping money into them every year or they wouldve folded a long time ago.

[@elg7365]

What is today?

[@ruchpat1]

I’m a Sparks fan so I’m always going to respect Parker. Congrats Chicago Sky. Sincerely a New York Liberty and Los Angeles Sparks Fan.

[@zado5v288]

Its about time somebody won a championship in this city, congratulations, Candence Parker is legend here now, right on sista.

[@flon57]

Congratulations Chicago Sky, winning your 1st 🏆, and on my birthday 🎂, thank you for that.

[@slade1234]

Pheonix back to back losses congrats to Chicago but that's what I watched the game to see

[@theblackpic1111]

Yeah that’s crazy man lol first D Book and Cp3 blowing a lead now this team? Wow

[@theblackpic1111]

Coming up in Tennessee I was a bigger fan of Candace than any athlete that came to UT male or female

[@simplyme1651]

Awesome.. Big Congrats to Candace Parker and much respect to for Taurasi.. luv em both .. 🏆she did it

[@keithwilliams1018]

Nba fan dropping by to show much much much respect to the legend the real Cp3..Candace Parker

[@odinga77]

I'm from Baltimore just wanted to show suport congratulations on the championship suport the WNBA🏀

[@michaeldavis8665]

Congrats to the sky and my hometown of Chicago

[@lowrezshez]

The amount of times I’ve watched this… CHILLS

[@aceallen4288]

As far as understanding of da game of basketball and being a winner Candace reminds me so much of da Black Mamba! 💯

[@moneymarc7708]

Greatest Women's Basketball player maybe ever

[@joshuawilliams7653]

GOAT Parker... Nuff Said

[@rossanaglasgow2561]

Congrats to Candice Parker and Chicago Sky. Such a great athlete

[@yud2006yud]

This story line is AMAZING - CP3 getting it done on year 1 back home. 👑 - hope she does not retire (she said she would as soon as she got another ring )

[@pmd8212]

Swear she my favorite hooper. Congrats big respect for Ms Parker!!

[@DreamTeam1211]

Can dance finally gonna get the props she deserve s/o to my fav wnba team

[@valej1918]

Even tho she left us in LA I’m happy for her Congratulations

[@thehealthbodyfitness]

Congratulations 🎉 C PARKER an Chicago This Is Definitely a Classic

[@jaybillz851]

HAIL to the Queens of ChiTown!!

[@salrodriguez2142]

Lmaooo she ain’t no queen of chi town, she’s not from Chicago… she’s from Naperville you clown hahahaha

[@jaybillz851]

@@salrodriguez2142 Hush fool! We talking Sky Squad

[@tehyun]

Candice Parker, you remind me why I love Basketball.

[@anthonyjuarez9544]

Thank you Candace and the Sky for giving our city something positive to talk about 👍🔥🔥🔥congratulations 😎!!!

[@LonghornsLegend]

Chicago deserves this and this just adds to Candace legacy. This Mercury team is easily a top 5 all time roster in the WNBA. Outside of the early Comets lineups I think this was the 2nd most talented starting 5 ever

[@k.fitzpatrick5858]

1 of the Top WNBA players ever!!!💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@robertmccall2058]

One of the top basketball players ever. Period

[@palehorserider1407]

Yeah right she not even top 15 so u right that’s still one of the top ever 🤔

[@tompridge8242]

When she joined the team I already knew. Now I get to say "I told you so" to all those who said The Chicago sky was a bad move.CP💙 PS Now please come help the NyLiberty?🥺

[@raymondbenjamin4062]

Welcome back home Candace Parker you came and delivered a Championship to your beloved hometown of Chicago she deserves it the fan were loud yes her decision to come back home and delivered a little to the city of Chicago Welcome back home girl your one of my favorite WNBA player

[@cbridges1202]

Respect The Sky!! Thanks and Congrats 2021 WNBA CHAMPS

[@tehyun]

Lovely game and adorable team.

[@DM-dm9pr]

No one deserves it more!!!! ❤ 🏀

[@JustTyler32]

Who ever on the 1’s and 2’s during the interview, playing “ we ready “ and “ swag surfing “ bruh 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@shiblyalrahaman1425]

They preserved like real men. Congrats to the Chicago Sky 👏

[@DAPLAGGA]

Congrats Chicago Sky Big Congrats to Candace Parker & Dana Evans Chi+GI🏆

[@shady3legend]

Congrats ladies...at least something good to celebrate in Chicago especially after these past few days with the rico stuff going on

[@bridgetameyaw6502]

Candice Always show love and respect 💜 Coach Pat summitt

[@Godson0771]

Congrats to Candace & the city of Chicago! 🍾🍾