The newest member of the team Candace Parker made her debut.
The Las Vegas Aces winger (38) welcomed his third child, the second with his wife Anna Petrakova. The couple also share son Airr Larry, 2, and Parker is also mother to daughter Lailae, 14.
“Hartt Summitt Petrakov Parker❤️ May 21, 2024 Our starting lineup is complete,” Parker shared at the beginning of her Instagram post on Monday, June 10.
“We are so in love and thankful for our little brother. Zone defense is ummm interesting, but we’re getting by. Goose is ummm adjusting 🤣, but he’s doing better with his vet role🤣😂😂😂 (Mom is a rock star and we love her sooooo ) Thank you @aprilbellephotos for always capturing our family!,” the post continued.
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The post was filled with adorable family photos and close-ups of the little one, whose name appears to be a special tribute to the late women’s basketball coach, Pat Summitt.
Parker previously reflected on Summitt’s influence on her life in a piece written for him Sports Illustrated in 2009.
“Sometimes I didn’t understand her logic, but now that I’m out in the real world, I see there is a method to her madness. All she did was make me a better person,” Parker wrote.
Parker and her husband first shared their exciting baby news in December, with Petrakova’s baby bump on display in family photos, where she and Parker are standing on a basketball court holding a jumpsuit together while laughing. Lailaa was also laughing next to them with a basketball in her hands as the three of them watched the child run towards the camera.
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“Parker starts 5 carries! Mom and Mom are going from man-2-man to zone defense this spring!” the caption read, playing basketball strategy.
“After four years in the game, we are focused on building our roster. We know this rookie will add to our depth chart and add versatility to our team. The rookie will join our current roster of shooters, forwards, rebounders and a small Tikes rim attacker !” read the adorable announcement.
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