WNBA legend Candace Parker appointed president of Adidas women's basketball

Two-time WNBA MVP and three-time WNBA champion Candace Parker is taking on a new role. On Wednesday, a little over a week after she announced her retirement from basketball, Parker was named the president of Adidas women's basketball. The new role for Parker marks the culmination of a 16-year partnership with Adidas, according to a press release. As the president of Adidas women's basketball, Parker will oversee Adidas women's basketball products lines, build upon the brand's storied women's roster which includes stars like Aliyah Boston, Hailey Van Lith, Kahleah Copper and more, as well as amplify women in basketball.