When the current WNBA commercials tell viewers to "expect great", they are not deceiving us. Fans should especially excpect greatness from the Los Angeles Sparks this season. With the return of Lisa Leslie from her pregnancy, the Sparks were undoubtedly expected to make some noise in the Western Conference. But now, with the addition of Tennessee standout Candace Parker, they are legitimate championship contenders. Even though the Phoenix Mercury are the defending WNBA Champions, most people would say that the road to the title is bound to go through Los Angeles.
Candace Parker is probably the most hyped player to ever enter the league, and on Saturday afternoon, she proved that she was worthy of the attention. With her impressive debut versus the Mercury -34 points, 12 rebounds, and 8 assists, she set a record for the most points scored as a rookie in a season opener. CP is for real, and Saturday's game is just the beginning of what is to come.
Parker is the future of the WNBA, and is exactly what the league needs. Click the link below to read what L.A. Times writer Kurt Streeter had to say about this.
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Candace Parker is probably the most hyped player to ever enter the league, and on Saturday afternoon, she proved that she was worthy of the attention. With her impressive debut versus the Mercury -34 points, 12 rebounds, and 8 assists, she set a record for the most points scored as a rookie in a season opener. CP is for real, and Saturday's game is just the beginning of what is to come.
Parker is the future of the WNBA, and is exactly what the league needs. Click the link below to read what L.A. Times writer Kurt Streeter had to say about this.
Original Story:
http://www.latimes.com/sports/printediti....
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