Candace Parker, who grew up in Naperville, is the first former Chicago Sky player to have her jersey retired, an honor that reflects her stature in Illinois women’s basketball.

The Chicago Sky are set to honor franchise legend and WNBA Champion Candace Parker by retiring her jersey on Aug. 25 at the team’s game against the Las Vegas Aces. Parker’s No. 3 jersey will be raised to the rafters of Wintrust Arena,

Candace Parker will receive her second jersey retirement this year as both the Chicago Sky and Los Angeles Sparks honor her legendary career.