WNBA: Candace Parker Wins First Defensive Player of the Year Award

Candace Parker adds another accolade to her long list, as she was named WNBA's Defensive Player of the Year

Candace Parker was named the WNBA's Defensive Player of the Year. Parker has already won a WNBA championship, WNBA Finals MVP, two regular-season MVPs, and a Rookie of the Year award. She won Defensive Player of the Year on Friday after her 13th WNBA season.

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