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3 reasons to be excited about Candace Parker’s return to the Chicago Sky

By Zackery Rogers

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 02: Candace Parker #3 of the Chicago Sky reacts against the Dallas Wings during the first half at Wintrust Arena on August 02, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 02: Candace Parker #3 of the Chicago Sky reacts against the Dallas Wings during the first half at Wintrust Arena on August 02, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /
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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – AUGUST 31: Candace Parker #3 of the Chicago Sky celebrates a basket against the Connecticut Sun during the second half in Game Two of the 2022 WNBA Playoffs semifinals at Wintrust Arena on August 31, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /

1. Championship run

The last reason why the city of Chicago should be excited about Parker re-signing is that it gives them a chance to capture another championship.

Last season the Sky lost to the Connecticut Sun 3-2 in the semifinals. The playoff series could have gone either way. Connecticut tapped into its culture of strength and grit and was able to come back from double-digits to win the series. At times it appeared that Chicago ran out of gas and overlooked the depleted Connecticut team.

Despite winning a championship in 2021, Parker still has a chip on her shoulder from her last two seasons (2019, 2020) in Los Angeles. Some question whether or not Chicago’s first title was a one-and-done but the future Hall of Famer could rise to the challenge and bring this roster together to compete for another title.

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