The 39-year-old Parker is the third Sparks player to have her jersey retired, joining Hall of Famer Lisa Leslie (No. 9) and Penny Toler (No. 11). The five-time All-Star has always had big dreams.

FILE - In this Aug. 4, 2017, file photo, Los Angeles Sparks' Candace Parker celebrates her basket against the New York Liberty during the second half of a WNBA basketball game in Los Angeles.