Candace Parker named president of Adidas womens basketball NBC Chicago [Video]

Candance Parker is the new president of Adidas women’s basketball, the company announced on Wednesday.

The news comes just days after the WNBA legend announced her retirement from basketball, following a wildly successful 16-year career.

Parker, an Adidas brand partner for 16 years, was the first woman to receive a signature shoe with Adidas in 2010 and told Fast Company she now wants to be involved in the company’s meetings and important decisions. 

“In her new role as President, Parker will collaborate with the brand to create a powerful platform aimed at influencing and elevating the future of women’s sports,” Adidas basketball global GM Eric Wise said in a statement. “The WNBA legend will leverage her deep understanding of the game and the needs of female athletes to define a clear and impactful direction, with a focus on access, increased representation, and breaking down barriers on a global scale.”

The majority of Parker’s career was spent with the Los Angeles Sparks (2008-2020) after she was selected as the No. …