The Los Angeles Sparks will retire Candace Parker's No. 3 jersey on June 29, the team announced Thursday. She becomes the third player to have her jersey retired by the franchise, joining Hall of Famer Lisa Leslie, whose No. 9 jersey was retired in 2010, and former player and general manager Penny Toler, whose No. 11 jersey was retired in 2006.

There have been very few WNBA players more impactful than Los Angeles Sparks legend Candace Parker. Originally drafted with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2008 WNBA draft, Parker went on to have a legendary professional career. She picked up right where she left off after dominating in college with the Tennessee Volunteers.

Former WNBA star Candace Parker reacts to the news that the Sparks are planning her jersey retirement this season.