Inside the NBA Shows Love to Candace Parker After Her Retirement Announcement

Ernie, Shaq, Chuck, and Kenny congratulate Candace Parker on a legendary career after she announced her retirement from the WNBA. ❤️
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[@702silverandblack5]

That was beautiful Kenny 👏

[@marcus813]

I still remember seeing her win a dunk contest when before she began her time at Tennessee 20 years ago. She's definitely one of the best to ever do it. Her spot in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is waiting for her.

[@johnwebb2442]

I remember that too. Classic moment.

[@praisegod7992]

I'm glad she did it lowkey. I'm annoyed at players who do the whole goodbye season...it's kind of an EGOMANIAC type thing to do that. She did her thing and now she is calling it without the FAN FAIR. It takes a solid person to do that...especially someone so DECORATED in the game of basketball.

[@TwiinStar1224]

How is it egomaniac? Kobe was celebrated during his last game because everyone knew it was the end. If you know your fave player is retiring next year, you get to make a decision about seeing them live for the last time.

[@SuperRobertoClemente]

You could tell she doesn't want to be fussed over-- didn't come on the show-- but it's important they did this. Let's be real, they haven't paid enough respect to the women's game over the years ("this ain't the WNBA!" used to be a Chuck punchline). The one Inside guy who added a lot of WNBA royalty on his segment was KG, that didn't get a lot of attention but I really appreciated it.

[@hikidunm1582]

If you're a Kareem or Bron , you've given so much to the game that fans wanna show appreciation.

[@yorkrothschild9922]

@@TwiinStar1224because Kobe should’ve retired 3yrs prior, he was unequivocally one the worst players in basketball in his final years

[@gummybeer119]

I'm not mad at the players that do a farewell tour. But i for sure takes a special kind of ego to be that good and also be like...nah, that ain't for me. As a fan, I wish we were getting the parade, but...she did it her way, much respect.

[@TwoWay-xX]

TNT paying her better than the WNBA

[@Avation.Experience]

I guess it pays off to actually be great in the wnba which isn’t much actually playing

[@Greedyfrom901]

@@Avation.Experiencenigga what

[@Tyland98]

bro, she's 38. it's time.

[@-..-..-..-..-..-..-..-..-..]

I feel like she's hitting this "focus on women's basketball" wave at the right time. She now has time to be EVERYWHERE supporting the WNBA and NBA.

[@ralphthompson355]

Those are Goat stats to be honest.

[@rachelwest1642]

Thank you Candace! I started playing basketball because of you. My first basketball shoe was the Candace Parker Ace Commanders. You're impact on this game will be talked about for generations to come!

[@lawrencemoore3863]

I'm glad you found Candace and basketball

[@Evian0709]

I’ve been a Tennessee Lady Vol fan for years, and she played for the Sparks too. So I’ve been following her for years, and she is one of the GROUNDBREAKERS for KIDS OF THE WORLD and BASKETBALL FOR GIRLS! Congrats 🎊🎉 the game will miss you! 🏀🫶🏽

[@Doc569]

She’s a boss of a basketball analyst. Looking forward to seeing her more on TV

[@marmac7619]

Thanks Guys, for being the 1st Place i heard about Parker's retirement! You did a great job too! I am not a Lady Vol, in fact, i have never been anywhere near Tennessee, but somehow i just knew that Candace was going 2B very special & she never disappointed! After which i watched her in LA, Chicago, & sadly also, when she helped the Aces knock out my beloved Seattle Storm! You helped popularize the W - Candace & will always hold a special place in my heart! 😎💖 Happy, HAPPY - Trails! Now you can enjoy your next Chapter, Broadcasting with all these TNT - CLOWNS! Lawdie knows they need some serious classing up!!

[@galiojusticejustice3191]

One of the greatest basketball players of all time, full stop, I'm glad they're recognizing her here

[@upfulsoul826]

Her dunk was nice.

[@JamesEarlBonez]

Arguably greatest Woman's basketball player of all time

[@steelcurtainsteeler2249]

Not even close... Cheryl miller is the GOAT College Woman's Basketball.

[@robertbyington7715]

Cheryl Miller wasn’t all bad lol

[@ronniejohnson196]

@@steelcurtainsteeler2249 Got That Right! Cheryl Miller Was The 1st Female Athlete/Complete Package(play like a male) with A Skill Set Of A Kobe And A Desire To Win Like A Jordan>You Can't Touch That. That Said>I Loved Candace Game As Well>She Is One Of The Greatest.

[@BigDic-qz8su]

​​@@ronniejohnson196she trolled Reggie with a 100 point game after he bragged about 40 on tv will always be legendary 😂

[@garysmith4218]

Hall of Fame Career. I'm looking forward to more of her on TNT!

[@mistymax]

Congratulations Candace on a magnificent career! Looking forward to seeing what’s next for you.🙌🏾💕

[@jasondecker7636]

Candace was kind of the role that Caitlin Clark was in when she was in college. People tuned in to watch her in college and followed her in the WNBA. Even tough her early career had some road bumps, she was kind of marketed as the "Female Lebron," or because she was considered pretty. And once she got over her early injuries and he pregnancy and she came back to the Sparks she was absolutely great. I always remember the coverage of her/Taurasi, and it seemed like they had a quiet rivalry.

[@369pendulum]

Caitlin Clark had the world talking about her. NBA platforms made segments for Caitlin. Candace Parker was nowhere near that big. Britany Griner was a bigger deal than Candace in college.

[@DABIGDAWG001]

@@369pendulum And we know why that is…

[@gummybeer119]

@@369pendulum Nah. Candace had reporters on her front lawn in high school. ESPN televised her college decision, which was not a thing done for a female athlete before that time. She had big, big, BIG time hype. Magazines and TV spots everywhere. She had it all - mad handles, creat court vision, foot work in the post, a jump shot, stellar timing on blocks and steals. Easy on the eyes. Heterosexual (back then, lol). Even social media were as big back in 2008 when she entered the WNBA draft (nationally televised, which they had not been doing up until that point), we would have seen what we see now with Clark. I'm almost glad she missed the 24/7 news cycle though. I can't imagine what the comments would have been like when she got pregnant after her rookie season winning ROY and MVP. Marketing-wise, she never quite recovered from that, despite being by far the most popular and recognizable female baller until Caitlin.

[@kingog233]

yo she great bro

[@robertjustice75]

She made me get into women basketball at Tennessee

[@roderickturner9806]

Honestly, it doesn't seem like she played 16 yrs. Man time flies!!! Congratz on your retirement Candace!

[@charlesclark9627]

Love Candace! She's beautiful also!

[@Brainhoneywalker]

Congratulations, Candace!! We loved you in the WNBA and we love you on TNT. You are an amazing person.

[@shrekondeck4335]

1st Ballot HOF’er

[@johnwebb2442]

You got that right.

[@brandykelley6159]

Love Candace yooo she was FIRE!!!!

[@bmgreer1]

You will be missed ❤

[@essquared24]

her shaq lefkoe and jcross are ready to take over - that show is awesome

[@AndreBundles30]

My wife Ms Parker!😍🐐

[@Tyland98]

candace parker the most influential woman basketball player ever to play the game 🖤.. ace out!

[@369pendulum]

No.

[@Tyland98]

@@369pendulum name another who's more influential?

[@369pendulum]

@@Tyland98 Sheryl Miller..

[@Tyland98]

@@369pendulum nobody even wears the jersey number 31

[@369pendulum]

@@Tyland98 Because she played over 30yrs ago. I don’t even know what Candace Parker’s jersey number is

[@mhcastellow]

She helped Everywhere she went!!🧡🧡🧡🧡

[@ParacordPalsandHeroes]

🛑DON'T yall forget fan-voted "12-Time Prettiest Player in the WNBA". We just loved her style.😊😅😂

[@charleshenry8194]

Absolutely clueless. How many NCAA championships does Caitlyn have? 0. Candace? 2. Caitlyn will never be a DPOY. Get a grip on your life.

[@TheBlackSands]

She is a goat on the wnba womens mt rushmore .💯

[@steelcurtainsteeler2249]

Cheryl Swoop and Lisa Leslie were better...

[@MrNewktrane]

​@@steelcurtainsteeler2249Swoopes & Lisa are 2 all time greats who I still miss watching do their thing on the court. But CP changed the game forever as there never was before nor present- a female player at her size of almost 6'5 with handles like hers who could & did bring the ball up the court. She could - and did on occasion - play any of the 5 positions on the court. Her all around game remains 2nd to none as she could shoot & play on ball defense like Swoopes & defend in the low post like Leslie. CP's low post game was sick as she was and 1 waiting to happen with her low post moves & her court vision - which any of her teammates had to keep their head on a swivel as one of her bullet passes might be coming their way in an instant. There will never be another game changer like CP. Period.

[@marctouss1862]

i like candace.. she seems like a really cool person... and was a hell of a player...

[@charlesjones6708]

I 💙 her.

[@lionelwells5618]

Congratulations Ms. PARKER.....WELL DONE❤

[@robertbyington7715]

She might be an even better basketball analyst she will be a permanent replacement on this show. These guys are true professionals and their friendship shines through even above their basketball knowledge

[@Michael_Page]

OK...this is going to seem disrespectful, but I don't mean it that way. I am a huge fan of Candace. I think she is a brilliant commentator and her and Shaq going back and forth is some of the best stuff on television. Her smile lights up the screen and her passion for the game is obvious. Never saw a single game.

[@gummybeer119]

It's more sad than disrespectful. You missed some good ball. WNBA League pass is under $40. Cue up the 2016 Finals duel between her and Maya Moore, that's a classic.

[@coine1978]

She is definitely Top 5 all time ❤❤ Congratulations

[@jpesicka492]

My 🐐

[@kennethcoleman7431]

❤❤❤❤

[@johnwebb2442]

Congratulations on your WNBA career Candace Parker. Happy retirement.

[@geemonty8902]

Pats proud! ❤

[@jgomez5963]

Candace Parker ❤

[@tiffyDooWop]

such a beautiful thing to see men respecting women.

[@jowensjo34]

Great career I wonder win Diana Taurasi gone retire

[@danil21]

My GOAT. ❤

[@reallife0728]

NEXT STOP: HALL OF FAME!!!!!🏀🏀🏀💯💯💯

[@billiestevens318]

When I saw her doing various announcing gigs starting a while back, I assumed she retired then

[@tanisha7789]

Such a great career

[@Honkytaco]

Could’ve swore she was already retired

[@contactpq]

And sadly, her story will get two days of media attention like the gamecocks and Dawn Staley while the rest of the months of media attention will dedicated to you all know who

[@PurpleHeartTrailer]

Finally, you know how long I’ve waited on a sandwich.

[@TrillYungWavy]

It’s all on DT now

[@julienr.6254]

Its interesting how involuntary they end up being patronizing her repeating again and again that she's successful because of how she is being a home. Especially hearing that from an all male cast that never ever mentioned about any single male athlete how their success was connected to their dad skills

[@julienr.6254]

*being a mom

[@youlikedyourowncomment5151]

She couldve scored more than 50k points and no one would have noticed if they didnt say anything

[@DevinMcSalty]

Can’t wait to see her get her roses on the next ep she’s on😂

[@TrevorJacksonTV]

She is the 🐐 of Women’s basketball easily, Caitlin Who? Lol

[@S.Lee51]

How come people can’t celebrate someone without having to compare and put someone else down. FYI you also sound idiotic as hell cus Caitlin Clark hasn’t had the chance to write her own legacy, hasn’t even played a game of pro bball yet.

[@fullfradi95]

Candace running away from CC. She knows CC would destroy her so she run to save her face. 1-2 years and she will trash talk on TV about how wnba got weak and less good and players not as good they were in her time....

[@BIX-18827DCM]

i thought she been retired...

[@jimmybutler3694]

She just won a championship last season

[@TravisGarnett]

❤

[@o-martzofficial5607]

Who was that

[@JoaoGoncalves-eo9zd]

Go work and pick their kids...wow...LOL ... does it count as an acomplishment? come on... Don't mix things , amazing player ....normal mother

[@sistaschamuhammad3581]

A great loss for Blackmen! Come home Candace

[@jacobmontgomery1954]

I wonder if it’s Caitlin

[@aznc0ffe388]

2 ncaa cups and 3 wnba cups shEEsh

[@sethers9922]

I thought she retired years ago….

[@Dj.Hylanda]

In 2021, she left the TNT crew, won a ring, and then came back to the desk😅

[@sethers9922]

@@Dj.Hylanda ok cool

[@JRich717]

She had to get out of there before them young girls start running the floor. DT next one out.

[@kingofrandomtv]

I thought she was retired long ago Lmao

[@ericwilliams460]

So she isn't the PAPPY😂

[@rogambrell2896]

All saying she’s running from CC is laughable smh. Candace had an HOF career in college and the wnba that CC only dreamed she had so far in college lol. What else is there for Candace to accomplish? Oh nothing right.

[@Owensmith-ss3yl]

Caitlin Clark gonna bring more views to the wnba than anyone ever has:)

[@chaytiano6896]

Shut up

[@loststoryproductions]

That’s great! Wonderful! Fantastic! Hope she finally wins a chip.

[@Unapologetically_Masculine]

She is a great player. It would be great if not only she was a mom, but had remained a wife to a man.

[@Sectrix2pp]

Idgaf

They all have something to say negative about Catlin Clark, Kamilla Cardosa, Angel Reese but I have a question, in all of 20 years Candace Parker and all the other talented wnba stars greatness. How many people did they bring to the arena buying tickets too watch them play. All they show is jealousy. A day late-dollar short. and welcome too the "NEW YOUNG STARS" of the WNBA

[@-..-..-..-..-..-..-..-..-..]

Candace Parker and Shaq are the greatest basketball players to ever exist. Top two is top two.

[@steelcurtainsteeler2249]

Shaq? you trippin!!! and Candace couldn't handle a ball like Cheryl Miller who is the GOAT.

[@-..-..-..-..-..-..-..-..-..]

@@steelcurtainsteeler2249 maybe she's the better dribbler or scorer. I would agree. She might even be your favor. But for the last 20 years Candace Parker has had the best career in basketball history. From Slam Magazine and slam dunks in high school. Being the first person to bring real attention to Women's College Basketball. And ultimately having a media, analyst and position in sports news that competes or even outcompetes Shaq, Kenny, Chuck and Ernie (the KINGS of basketball on TV). Those guys did it after great careers have done so much for TV basketball. She kept up with the greatest to ever do it in a way where she could be considered one of the greatest tv basketball people. Yes, Cheryl Miller was THE most important woman on tv basketball, but Candace is often the most important person in TV basketball. I say she's the greatest person in basektball because she did all of that before retiring. It takes everyone else at least two elite careers to get to where she got halfway through hers. You really have no idea who wins 1v1 or 5v5 under experimentation conditions, but I KNOW Candace is God's gift to basketball and if you don't, then that's fine. But she's Mount Rushmore. Mountain is built on Cheryl, but Candace is rightfully the present and future face of basketball. She wins and it's not even halfway over. Shaq wins because he was fast and strong. Things he had to work on. He's everywhere on TV. Something he had to work on. He's money from behind the arc. Something he had to work on. Shaq worked hard from day 1 to do 50 to improve his skills to contribute to basketball as the best contributor in the room. He competed with everyone day one for that job. He competed with Kobe his entire career and today there's no competition. Shaq is the most important basketball player and your favorite players favorite player.

[@-..-..-..-..-..-..-..-..-..]

@@steelcurtainsteeler2249 TLDR: Nobody is touching Shaq and Candace's careers. Not with a 100 mile stick or a million mile headstart.

[@-..-..-..-..-..-..-..-..-..]

and Candace > Shaq. If martians came to steal basketball from us, they're taking Candace Parker. ANd Maya Moore would have taken her spot, but she decided to be the absolute greatest person ever. but greatest basketball people go to shaq and CP.

[@steelcurtainsteeler2249]

@@-..-..-..-..-..-..-..-..-.. that's why we all have opinions.. to most people it doesn't matter!

[@MarkHarper-ek8ss]

Looka here she never won a ring in college and everybody's harping about Caitlin Clark Can't Be A Champion or she's not nobody because she didn't win a ring neither does she look how she turned out to the non-christians in the WNBA I'm just saying 16 years Neverwinter College Championship oh my bad complexion

[@gummybeer119]

Huh???

[@GeorgeZimmermen]

Gay

[@MmaMadman85]

Candace Parker retiring so she wont get cooked by Caitlin Clark and to make more money on TNT lol Smart moves being made

[@supernotnatural]

NO ONE CARES. WE ONLY CARE CAITLIN CLARK WHO IS REAL DEAL.

[@redfordreddington8834]

No

[@TheUnleashedVoiceMemphis]

I'm going to miss you on the basketball 🏀 court ❤❤

[@fullfradi95]

Facts. Litteraly nobody knew or cared about her untill CC not made us all read about wnba

[@supernotnatural]

@@redfordreddington8834 no? lmfao. No one cares about her? How mmany videos there are on nba on tnt about her? only retirement. lmfao

[@dominicchester0328]

Only people are commenting are you and other haters!! 😂🤣 don’t get me wrong Caitlin going be nice but she hasn’t proved nothing yet. Fact that AJ Wilson didn’t get shoe deal and Catlin did it’s all good though wish her all the best!!

[@dancepro67]

WHO???

[@baileym4708]

She gets offended by everything and acts all masculine. Guys on TNT back down for some reason and then Candance and other WNBA players start believing some weird delusion that they are equals on the court. I know Candace said her daughter will dunk like the dudes when the TNT guys were talking about lowering the rim to make the game more watchable but she got all mad, whatever. In all of human history, her daughter is the going to be the exception, what a narcissist.

[@Kerorofan1990]

Nobody cares.

[@shiestymunch6767]

She’s leaving cuz she’s ducking caitlin Clark. Caitlin alr got the league in shambles

[@fullfradi95]

She is affraid of Caitlin , some reason lots of players retire now , the Caitlin Clark effect , they know CC is better and she would beat them so they just run and retire before facing the GOAT whos comming to dominate the league

[@drusif85]

I was expecting this comment eventually 😂😂😂

[@fullfradi95]

@@drusif85 well we all know but only few dare to say the truth

[@byranwitherspoon5369]

Stop trolling Candace is close to 40 and has nothing else to prove… has nothing to do with CC

[@Dj.Hylanda]

Plastic man is reaching 🤣🤣🤣

[@fullfradi95]

@@byranwitherspoon5369 trust me 2 years and she will flame the wnba that it became weak and easy not like in her time....

[@copsshouldntmurderpeople]

Time to get that full time broadcast bag!!

[@gummybeer119]

Oooooor a Presidential gig at Adidas! 👟

[@copsshouldntmurderpeople]

@@gummybeer119 Even better!

[@MrGenexxx]

Fun fact: Candace used to be straight before joining WNBA.

[@pepsiguy52883]

lol

[@JJFrmDaLAnd]

Until she had to pay alimony for a divorce settlement🤣

[@TheUnleashedVoiceMemphis]

LIES...

[@MrGenexxx]

@@TheUnleashedVoiceMemphis literal facts.

[@upfulsoul826]

How do you know?

[@Youtube_Sucks_Eggs]

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