Candace Parker, who grew up in Naperville, is the first former Chicago Sky player to have her jersey retired, an honor that reflects her stature in Illinois women’s basketball.

Candace Parker's iconic No. 3 jersey is going up to the rafters for yet another WNBA franchise. The Chicago Sky announced it will retire Parker's jersey on Aug. 25 when it hosts the Las Vegas Aces. "Growing up in Naperville,

In the end, no amount of criticism toward the Sky's decision can blemish the fact that Parker is a WNBA legend. The fact that two teams have decided to retire her jersey says all you need to know.