Candace Parker taken first by the L.A. Sparks in the WNBA draft
Published 4/9/2008 at The Seattle Times: Sports
Fresh off winning her second straight NCAA title, Candace Parker was selected by the Los Angeles Sparks with the first pick in the WNBA draft.
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