“Laila” Adidas Exhibit B coming August 1

The Exhibit B is the latest signature sneaker of WNBA and basketball star Candace Parker. Inspired by Parker’s daughter, Lailaa, it makes use of a grey one, silver metallic and team dark green colour palette. There are several personal details including Parker’s “ace” logo on the tongue, daughter’s name, Lailaa Nicole on the rear pull tab, and “For Pat” on the inner as an homage to her college coach at the University of Tennessee, the late, great Pat Summitt. Underneath the upper resides a Lightstrike cushioned, sculpted midsole and black…

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Candace Parker expected to sign with Chicago Sky

Candace Parker has spent the entirety of her 13-year WNBA campaign with the Los Angeles Sparks, but it appears that could change. League free agents can sign with teams Monday and it is expected that the Chicago native will sign with her hometown Sky. Though Parker is closing in on 35, last season was an indication that she still has some great basketball left in her. Parker averaged 14.7 points, 9.7 rebounds ( which led the league) and 4.6 assists ; she also won Defensive Player of the Year and…

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