Las Vegas Aces<\/a> in February. After signing a one year-deal with the reigning champions, Parker was limited to just 18 games due to a fractured foot. Unable to return to the court, she watched on as the Aces were named back-to-back champions. A competitor her entire career, no. 3 made a decision that was best for her. Admitting rehabbing in the offseason \"hasn't been fun,\" Parker's fractured foot simply hasn't cooperated to the fullest. Overall, she did remind us the ten surgeries she's had in her career.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFor quite some time, Parkers been featured as a commentator and analyst with NBA on TNT, which includes NCAA Tournament coverage. Headlined by Shaquille O\"Neal, the former NBA legend is a close mentor and friend to Parker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And now, Parker lives out her new dream of entrepreneurship. Less than a week after retirement, Parker was named President of Women\u2019s Basketball at Adidas. Although she won't physically be on the court, she will remain a key factor in elevating women's sports. The first woman to have her own \"signature shoe\" with the brand, Parker is now tasked with building the brands of current women Adidas Athletes. That list includes, but not limited to Aliyah Boston, Aaliyah Edwards, Alysha Clark, Betnijah Laney-Hamilton, Chelsea Gray, Erica Wheeler, Chiney Ogwumike, Kahleah Copper, and Nneka Ogwumike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"I want to congratulate her as well on her new position with Adidas,\" said Dallas Wings head coach Latricia Trammell. \"She actually has a seat at the table. Helping make those decisions of what's going on, not just being a mascot of Adidas. I think that's really big for her, and I know that she's going to continue to grow out game. It may not be on the court. She is definitely going to continue to grow our game.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n