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American basketball player (born 1986)
Candace Nicole Parker, nicknamed "Ace", is an American former professional basketball player. Widely regarded as one of the greatest WNBA players of all time, she was selected as the first overall pick in the 2008 WNBA draft by the Los Angeles Sparks. She spent 13 seasons on the Sparks, two seasons with the Chicago Sky, and one season with the Las Vegas Aces, winning a championship with each team. Parker is credited with growing the popularity of women's basketball. In June 2026, she was inducted into the Women Basketball Hall of Fame.
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American basketball player (born 2002)
Caitlin Elizabeth Clark is an American professional basketball player for the Indiana Fever of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). Regarded as one of the greatest female collegiate players, Clark was twice named national college basketball player of the year and became the NCAA Division I all-time leading scorer while playing for the Iowa Hawkeyes. Known for her shooting range and playmaking, she has helped popularize women's basketball, a phenomenon dubbed the "Caitlin Clark effect". She is a three-time WNBA All-Star and one-time All-WNBA selection.
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As Angel Reese and the Dream prepare for the finals, Candace Parker is forced to eat her words about her previous ranking of Reese.