Jumping Into 7ft Giant Arms at “House Party”, Mother of 2 WNBA Champion Gushes Over Shaquille O’Neal in Public

The relationship between WNBA and NBA goes way back to the late 90s when WNBA officially began. The athletes across both leagues have showcased camaraderie on numerous occasions. Shaquille O’Neal is a name that echoes deep in the NBA world. His transition as an analyst has been smooth, and he has gained further recognition. The same goes for WNBA superstar Candace Parker, who is one of the best players to ever grace the floor. Parker and O’Neal have many reasons to embrace each other. Both of them are part of the TNT network.

There have been many viral moments involving the two. So, it was not surprising when Diesel was there to cheer on his colleague.

Shaquille O’Neal gets a bear hug from Parker

During the Aces’ 96:63 drubbing of Seattle Storm, Shaq was sitting courtside. O’Neal’s playing days are over and since Inside the NBA has taken a break till the next season, he was ready to watch his fellow analyst in action. Since the lop-sided win brought the house down, Parker was jubilant and couldn’t hold herself back when she saw her co-worker. She jumped into his arms, and both of them were brimming with a smile. The Aces have the best record in the league and are a fun team to watch every night. Surely, he saw thorough domination just like his Lakers dominated lower-ranked teams throughout his playing career.

It is poetic that Parker, who is nicknamed Ace, plays for a team that is called Aces. Ace and the Big Aristotle have had a lot of memorable moments during Inside the NBA segments. She and the former Magic Great have had both heated debates and fun moments on Inside the NBA. The banter between these two is a major storyline of the show. Parker’s facial expression and informed opinions have enriched an already entertaining show. These two have also participated in various contests and have a deep respect for each other. The hug shows the jovial relationship shared by these two personalities. It will be interesting to see if the Aces win the WNBA championship this season and the former Lakers great is on the courtside. What reactions will that bring?

Parker’s illustrious life

Candace is a two-time league MVP, seven-time All-Star, and has many more accolades. Ace has won two championships in her career, one with the Sparks and the other with Chicago Sky. Parker joined the Aces this season after spending two seasons with the Chicago Sky. Her team is a super-team that involves the reigning MVP A’ja Wilson, young All-Star talent Kelsey Plum, and perennial All-Star Chelsea Gray. 

She is married to Russian basketball player Anna Petrakova. They married in 2019 and Petrakova gave birth to a son. She has a daughter from her previous marriage with former NBA player Shelden Williams. Her daughter is now 14 years old.

The mother of two has left a thorough reverberation in the game. To have Shaq root for you says a lot. It is like a meeting of two stars, forming a nice little constellation.

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