Candace Parker has spent 15 years in the WNBA, which is no easy feat. Since the year she was selected, she has engraved her name in WNBA history. She won Rookie of the Year and MVP in the same year, an incredible achievement to this day. Candace Parker is the first WNBA player to win titles with three separate clubs. She wants to win five titles, like Michael Jordan. Her 16-year basketball career, however, has led her to the commercial side, as Parker is depending a little too much on endorsements.

She missed the current season due to an injury, and in a recent interview, Parker confessed that she aspires to be the “Magic Johnson of the WNBA,” but not in terms of basketball.

Candace Parker looks to Jay Z and Magic Johnson for inspiration

The official Instagram handle of ESPNW posted a video snippet of Candace Parker’s interview, where she states that she looks up to Jay Z for inspiration in basketball and Magic Johnson in terms of business. Although the statement may sound like a parody, the lead WNBA player wanted to clarify her stance.

Jay Z has revolutionized the rap industry by bringing out the true potential and possibilities of rappers. Candace Parker aspires to bring about a similar change in basketball. She said, “When you ask me about Jay Z, Lachina knows this; I love his lyrics, but the way he transcended the way we think about what rappers are capable of, I wanna do that in basketball.”

Magic Johnson is better known for his business tactics than his NBA career. The NBA legend has amassed a wealth of $600 million. Candace Parker stated that she wants to become the female Magic Johnson of the WNBA. She also mentioned that she aims to win five WNBA titles, which gives us hope for her extended career.

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She said, “I want to be the Magic Johnson of the WNBA, more so in the business element.”

Candace Parker’s business ventures and endorsements

Forbes has stated that Candace Parker is the highest-paid female basketball player, having amassed a wealth of $7 million solely via sponsorships, while her salary is estimated to be over $200,000. She recently inked a deal with ESPN to film her life, a milestone accomplished by the first WNBA player, and she has made the most of it.

Adidas, Capital One, CarMax, and Gatorade are just a few of her commercial partners. Her yearly compensation earned off the court exceeds her entire earnings during her 15-year WNBA career.
She invested in trading card exchanges and was the first female athlete to feature on the cover of a video game, NBA 2K.

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