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Photo Essay: On the scene for Candace Parker’s Los Angeles Sparks jersey retirement

Swish Appeal photographer Christina Merrion captured the retirement of Candace Parker’s No. 3 Los Angeles Sparks jersey.

By Cat Ariail and Guest Contributor
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Candace Parker, her daughter Lailaa and wife Anna watch as her No. 3 jersey is raised to the rafters.
Christina Merrion,

LA isn’t just about ball for me anymore. It’s now where we call home. And we will forever call home. — Candace Parker

And now, Candace Parker’s No. 3 Los Angeles Sparks jersey is at home in the rafters of crypto.com Arena. On Sunday, the Sparks honored Parker, making her the third Spark to have her jersey retired.

Swish Appeal’s contributing photographer Christina Merrion was there to capture the celebration and scene.

Parker speaks to the media before her jersey retirement.
Christina Merrion.
Parker takes in the deserved applause from Sparks fans.
Christina Merrion.
Sparks legend Lisa Leslie, Parker’s vet when she arrived in LA, spoke during the ceremony, proclaiming, “Nobody else can do what Candace Parker has done for the LA Sparks.”
Christina Merrion.

Parker and Leslie, the two greatest players in Sparks history.
Christina Merrion.
Parker hold her son Airr as she gazes at her No. 3 jersey, now hanging in the rafters.
Christina Merrion.
Daughter Lailaa, youngest son Hartt and wife Anna share a moment with Parker.
Christina Merrion.
Parker poses with Rickea Jackson after the ceremony.
Christina Merrion.
Current Sparks Mercedes Russell, Rae Burrell and Jackson chat with Parker.
Christina Merrion.

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