Topic - Candace Parker

Perhaps even more fittingly, the transition from the established stars to newcomers such as Clark officially started the same day another trailblazing performer, Candace Parker, announced her retirement.

Caitlin Clark returns focus to basketball as training camp opens for Indiana Fever →

Parker, 38, had told The Associated Press in November she wanted to play another season if she could get healthy from a foot injury that kept her off the court last season.

Candace Parker, three-time WNBA champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist, announces retirement →