A behind the scenes look at WNBA legend and “Players Only” co-host Candace Parker as she blazes new trails for women in sports broadcasting.
Since becoming the first full-time woman on “Players Only” and a lead analyst for Turner Sports, Candace Parker’s celebrity and the respect for her basketball acumen has gone through the roof.
We knew she was a passionate player, one of the greatest to ever grace the WNBA. Her championship and All-Star resume can stand against most NBA greats.
Being a part of the most popular NBA media platform in existence has allowed the hoops world to see Parker’s full personality and she is already a pioneering voice for women in sports broadcasting. She’ll also undoubtedly have a few more fans when she returns to the WNBA for another season.
On Tuesday night, @WNBA got an inside look at the LA Sparks star’s offseason role as a Turner analyst, joining her on-set in Atlanta for “Players Only”on TNT. The show was launched in February of 2017 and showcases the game exclusively through the unique lens of the professional basketball player.
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The night included a sit down interview as she got ready to go on air in which she talked about what sparked her broadcasting career:
“To be a part of Turner, has been a goal of mine for a while” ? @candaceparker talks joining @nbaontnt #PlayersOnly #CandaceAllAccess
3,728 Likes, 26 Comments – @wnba on Instagram: “”To be a part of Turner, has been a goal of mine for a while” ? @candaceparker talks joining…”
Candace also gave a tour of the studio during a commercial break:
@candaceparker ➡️ #PlayersOnly set ? Catch second game of tonight’s @nba double-header LIVE on @nbaontnt!
2,934 Likes, 10 Comments – @wnba on Instagram: “@candaceparker ➡️ #PlayersOnly set ? Catch second game of tonight’s @nba double-header LIVE on…”
Here’s a look at some of the fun that happens off-camera at the studio with Shaq and Baron Davis:
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When you walk on to set and the jam session is in full swing ? #CandaceAllAccess #PlayersOnly @NBAonTNT @SHAQ @BaronDavis https://t.co/hOclA3iLIj
Parker’s wit, humor, confidence and basketball intelligence are a tremendous addition to the show and brings a much-needed element to the male-dominated production.
