![]() I don’t even know where I would be without sports. Because I think that with that comes a lot of different people. So, as a kid, to have that, to play on a team sport, I think, was so important for me, and I’m so glad my parents allowed me to explore so many different sports. It really prepares you, I think, for what you’re going to face in life. Because you experience wins and losses, you experience having to work through difficult situations with teammates or with the sport in general, injuries, you name it. ![]() I know a lot of people use this lightly, that sports a metaphor for life, but it really is. Parker: Sports, I think, made me tougher, made me stronger, and really prepared me, I think, for life. How did sports impact your upbringing, what lessons did you take from playing sports and how did sports shape the person you are today? Sports can serve as an important role in an athlete’s life and development. Take a look behind the curtain in this special Pro Tips feature. We sat down with the two-time MVP before the launch of her adidas Ace collection to answer these questions and more. But what goes on behind the dribble? How have sports influenced her life outside of basketball? What lessons from the court has Parker brought into her role as a mother? She’s been a champion at the collegiate and professional level. Candace Parker has accomplished plenty on the basketball court.
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