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"I said to (Adidas), 'I don't want to be a
mascot,'" Parker told Fast Company in an interview. "I really
want to be in the meetings, and I want to be a part of making
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."
A two-time WNBA MVP, Parker won league titles with the Los
Angeles Sparks (2016), the Chicago Sky (2021) and the Las Vegas
Aces (2023). She spent 13 of her 16 seasons with Los Angeles
after the Sparks selected her No. 1 overall out of Tennessee in
2008.
Parker ranks third in WNBA history in rebounds (3,467), fifth in
blocks (619), seventh in assists (1,634) and ninth in points
(6,574). She averaged 16.0 points, 8.5 rebounds, 4.0 assists,
1.3 steals and 1.5 blocks in 410 games (406 starts) with the
Sparks (2008-20), Sky (2021-22) and Aces (2023).
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