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Also Known As Candace Nicole Parker
Born April 19, 1986 (age 40) • St. Louis • Missouri
Awards And Honors Rookie of the Year • Olympic Games • Most Valuable Player

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Candace Parker of the Las Vegas Aces, wearing jersey number 3, prepares to shoot a free throw during a WNBA game.
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