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Sparks to reportedly retire WNBA legend Candace Parker's No. 3 during June ceremony

One of the best WNBA players of all-time is getting her rightfully-earned flowers. Candace Parker will reportedly have her number retired by the Los Angeles Sparks during a June ceremony, according to ESPN's Ramona Shelburne.

The Sparks will reportedly hold a number-retirement ceremony for Parker on June 29, before the team takes on the Las Vegas Aces. Parker's No. 3 will be the third number retired by the franchise, which also retired No. 11 in honor of Lisa Leslie and No. 9 for Penny Toler.

The honor is well-deserved. Parker, largely considered a top-10 player in WNBA history, was taken No.