After ruling the WNBA court, Candace Parker is now controlling the ‘behind-the-scenes’ aspects as her podcast with Aliyah Boston is already gaining popularity. Now, Candace Parker headlines as the lead broadcaster for Amazon Prime Video’s expanded WNBA coverage starting in 2026.
She is now covering the NBAA games with another champion player, Dwyane Wade, as both stars have joined the NBA on Prime. While the coverage and commentary are attracting viewers, the Miami Heat star got a reality check from the LA Sparks star.
Candace Parker Teases Dwyane Wade With Height Difference
The three-time WNBA champion was back in LA and in the basketball circuit to cover the Lakers game at the Crypto.com Arena with Dwyane Wade. While the duo took care of the business very well, the player took a chance to prove her point about ‘Men exaggerating their height.’
Both stars stood back-to-back, on a flat base of equal height – no foul play! However, Candace was the clear winner with a few inches’ advantage over the NBA champion. She highlighted the point and shared the picture quickly wrote, “The age-old debate….. who’s taller!!? My point that NBA players are lying about the height. Both of us “listed” at 6’4 Men always lie about height or nawwwww?”
Both stars are listed 1.893 meters or 6-foot-4 by the leagues, but the height difference proved the WNBA forward’s point. Dwyane Wade also replied hilariously as he wrote, “Wow!! Why are you sitting next to me???”
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While working as a well-known and popular figure between the NBA and WNBA circuits, Parker expressed her concerns about the change in the WNBA’s demographics. Parker questioned the fairness for female coaches in the WNBA as the NBA model dominates 2025-2026 offseason hires.
Candace Parker Shocked By Luka Doncic’s Basket
Covering the Lakers vs Wolves game, Parker and Wade were in awe of Luka Doncic’s supreme basketball skills. While the Lakers took control of the season’s first home game, the Slovenian star guard was at his offensive best, scoring 49 points in LBJ’s absence to register the first win for the LA team.
Midway into the fourth quarter, Doncic scored a step-back three-pointer to put the hosts 19 points ahead with eight minutes remaining in the game. His exquisite shot not only killed the game for the visitors but also highlighted his efficiency for the night.
D-Wade and Parker were speechless after watching him dominate the game and score that basket on the night. Fans are in for a treat watching NBA games with entertaining and still insightful commentary by the Parker-Wade pair.