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WNBA free agency 2023: 3 most impactful signings of the offseason

By Zackery Rogers

The official Spalding basketball used for the WNBA Western Conference basketball game between the Los Angeles Sparks and the Charlotte Sting on 21st July 1997 at the Charlotte Coliseum, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. (Photo by Craig Jones/Allsport/Getty Images)
The official Spalding basketball used for the WNBA Western Conference basketball game between the Los Angeles Sparks and the Charlotte Sting on 21st July 1997 at the Charlotte Coliseum, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. (Photo by Craig Jones/Allsport/Getty Images) /
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Candace Parker
Candace Parker (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /

2. Free agency signing: Candace Parker

At the end of the 2022 season, Candace Parker found herself bounced in the semi-finals. She would then announce that she would return to the W in November.

Most fans around the world entertained the idea that she would return to the Chicago Sky who she helped win their first title in 2021.

However, Parker never confirmed that she would be returning to the Sky for the 2023 WNBA season. She like most free agents would entertain the market and see what options fit.

As free agency started to unfold sources announced that her top two destinations involved the Sky and Sparks.

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On the contrary, the 16-year veteran shocked the WNBA world and announced that she would be signing with the Aces. WNBA Twitter went into a frenzy as Parker helped create a super team within the WNBA.

https://twitter.com/WNBA/status/1622998577281736705?cxt=HHwWgoC93eymhoYtAAAA

Parker’s signing provided another shift in the landscape of the WNBA. The Aces already captured a title in 2022, but the CP3 signing gives them a strong chance to repeat.

CP3 can impact the floor by bringing the ball up as a point forward, she can back down smaller defenders, or space the floor out with her shot.

The Tennesse product finished the 2022 season averaging 13.2 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 4.5 assists while shooting 45.8 percent from the floor. Also, she will be able to impact the game with or without the ball and she will also compliment her teammates.

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