"She will bring a full scope of insight from the player perspective and from a longtime brand athlete," said Greydy Diaz, a journalist, host and producer who covers women's sports.

Candace Parker is wasting no time in continuing her mission to grow women’s basketball.  Just 10 days following her retirement from her storied playing career,

May 8 - Candace Parker was named Adidas' new president of women's basketball on Wednesday. The longtime WNBA star retired from her playing career last week after 16 years in the league. In 2010 Parker became the first woman to have a signature basketball shoe with Adidas, the ACE Commander.