Candace Parker to skip final season to join WNBA

[luv]

http://www.courant.com/sports/other/hc-womhoop0222.artfeb22,0,6867678.story

Tennessee's Parker To Skip Final Season

Associated Press
February 22, 2008

Candace Parker, the Tennessee All-America forward who made dunking in women's basketball almost commonplace, ended all the speculation.

Parker will skip her final season at Tennessee to play professionally.

"This was the most difficult decision I've ever had to make, but my family and I think this is the best choice for me," Parker said Thursday.

"I've been blessed with great coaches and teammates, an outstanding education and the best women's basketball crowd support in the country. I will miss Tennessee, but I am eager to take this next step in my career."

The redshirt junior will graduate in the spring and plans to play in the Summer Olympics and the WNBA. Parker redshirted her freshman season to recover from a torn knee ligament.

Parker, 6 feet 4, is one of six women to have dunked in the college game.

She led the Lady Vols to their seventh title last season, then won the Wooden Award for national player of the year before playing with the U.S. national team in the summer.

"Candace was ready for the pros two years ago," U.S. team coach Anne Donovan said. "I think it's an exciting day. Tennessee's had her long enough."

[Eleazar]

Ok.

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[Chiefs_5627]

Chica has some ups! :thumb:

[Chiefs_5627]

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[sd4chiefs]

This is great news. I was thinking of starting a career scalping tickets to women sporting events. :rolleyes:

[Eleazar]

I think she's just trying to bait Saul or something.

[chagrin]

never heard of 'em, next!

http://snltranscripts.jt.org/90/pics/90ksinatra1.jpg

[siberian khatru]

And luv wonders why she can't find a man. :p

Perhaps Mechelle Voepel is more your speed.

[htismaqe]

And luv wonders why she can't find a man. :p

Perhaps Mechelle Voepel is more your speed.

ROFL

[luv]

You guys are just jealous because she can dunk and you can't.

[Skip Towne]

I used to know a guy who gave a shit.

[luv]

I guess the media on Kelvin Sampson would be more interesting.

[Mr. Plow]

Who?

[Eleazar]

And luv wonders why she can't find a man. :p


You mean the WNBA is peopled with women?

I think you are mistaken

[luv]

You mean the WNBA is peopled with women?

I think you are mistaken

They are more manly than the men of the NBA. Bunch of whiners.

[POND_OF_RED]

What would make her want to leave? The WNBA players don't get paid for playing do they?

[chagrin]

They are more manly than the men of the NBA.

That is probably the main reason not wo watch - it's not fun or exciting and maybe she can dunk but she won't be doing it with regularity - which is the main reason most people like to watch Basketball.

Of course I prefer the defensive game myself, Detroit, etc. but still - the WNBA is lousy - no offense to you personally; I'm sure he/she's a fine athlete, just the same though.

[Eleazar]

What would make her want to leave? The WNBA players don't get paid for playing do they?

All the oats and hay you can eat

[chagrin]

What would make her want to leave? The WNBA players don't get paid for playing do they?

Well, they sell out almost every game (cough, cough - giveaways)

[sedated]

The WNBA is better because its more about the fundamentals and has less show-boating.

Who needs entertainment in their sports anyway?

[luv]

How many of you have actually watched a WNBA game?

[Eleazar]

How many of you have actually watched a WNBA game?

I'll consider it. Has anybody shot 40% for a game yet?

[POND_OF_RED]

How many of you have actually watched a WNBA game?

Can't say that I have or wish to for that matter. I do remember the high school girls basketball scores would end up 16-13 or something like that. Sounded really exciting.

[luv]

So you guys are talking out your asses about something you've never witnessed. Interesting.

[Valiant]

So you guys are talking out your asses about something you've never witnessed. Interesting.

The league is a joke.. It is paid for by the NBA, they have never made a profit yet out of the WNBA.. Only reason why most people go is because of the give-aways and free tickets.. The league is a welfare league, and the game is even harder to watch then a bowling tournament.. But at least bowling can stand on its own..

[ChiefsCountry]

Also the LA team has the first pick in the draft, I'm sure that had something to do with it.

[Eleazar]

So you guys are talking out your asses about something you've never witnessed. Interesting.

I've seen it on TV. The quality of play is poor.

[chagrin]

In realted WNBA news - in an attempt to boost ratings, attendance and revenue, Former Florida Gator Joakim Noah has defected to the WNBA's Minnesota LYNX

[KUCFChiefs]

I would bang the shit out of Candace Parker. I would beat that pussy up until it was bleeding.

[Skip Towne]

I'd rather watch thoccer. :thailor:

[Eleazar]

I would bang the shit out of Candace Parker. I would beat that pussy up until it was bleeding.

:spock:

[KUCFChiefs]

:spock:

She's lovely. At least an eight.

[Skip Towne]

Why the long face?

[RJ]

I used to think women's basketball was incredibly boring compared to the NBA, but not anymore. Now I find them to be equally boring. I can't watch 5 minutes of either one.

[ZootedGranny]

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I don't know what my favorite part is: Out for season with a yeast infection, or the score being 5-2 in the 4th quarter.

[PunkinDrublic]

I hear she's commanding a 30 haybushel signing bonus. It may be worth it though as I've heard her leadership is a real calming presence in the stables at halftime. I wonder if she'll start her rookie season or come off the stall. I think she would be a great asset for a team looking for some fresh hoofs.

[ChiefsCountry]

I would bang the shit out of Candace Parker. I would beat that pussy up until it was bleeding.

I can see Marlboro Chief is back.

[Thig Lyfe]

made dunking in women's basketball almost commonplace

I dunno about that...

[Eleazar]

Check out the Sports Argument Wiki: http://www.sportsargumentwiki.com/index.php?title=WNBA

[chagrin]

Check out the Sports Argument Wiki: http://www.sportsargumentwiki.com/index.php?title=WNBA

LMAO dude this is excellent

"The females of basketball were on the verge of packing up their fundamentals and taking them elsewhere."

[chagrin]

How many of you have actually watched a WNBA game?

missed this earlier - I have watched several games, even saw one live - in Detroit. How many have you been to?

[vailpass]

I hear she's commanding a 30 haybushel signing bonus. It may be worth it though as I've heard her leadership is a real calming presence in the stables at halftime. I wonder if she'll start her rookie season or come off the stall. I think she would be a great asset for a team looking for some fresh hoofs.

ROFL

[DeezNutz]

The WNBA has sucked since Lisa Holdsclaw retired. She and Cheryl Leslie were great.