Candace Parker, Shelden Williams Expecting First Child

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Los Angeles Sparks forward Candace Parker and her husband, Sacramento Kings player Shelden Williams, are expecting their first child this spring. Candace — a former No. 1 draft pick and winner of MVP and Rookie of the Year honors in 2008 — will continue to work out in anticipation of the 2009 WNBA season, which begins in June. She adds,

“Shelden and I are very excited to be expanding our family. We feel blessed and look forward to becoming parents.”

Candace, 22, and Shelden, 25, were married in November.

Source: WNBA.com

Thanks to CBB readers Ellie, Kalisa, Tracie and Jennie.

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14 Responses to “Candace Parker, Shelden Williams Expecting First Child”

1. Hilary Says:
   January 8th, 2009 at 7:47 pm

   What wonderful news! Candace went to high school in my town (although I went to a different high school than the one she attended) and she graduated a year ahead of me, with some of my friends. It was big news when she was the number one recruit in the country and ended up going to Tennessee, but somehow I missed the news that she was drafted to LA. Congrats, Candace!

2. Emily Says:
   January 8th, 2009 at 8:01 pm

   Yay for them! They seem like really down to earth people. My MIL was Shelden’s kindergarten teacher and when his team came to our city, he sent her tickets. So nice!

3. Meredith Says:
   January 8th, 2009 at 8:37 pm

   Hilary, Candace also went to school in my town! Go Naperville! That’s so cool! Congrats to her…hopefully she’ll visit again.

4. Jessica Says:
   January 8th, 2009 at 8:58 pm

   Her career is really blooming. I’m surprised she chose now to get pregnant.

5. Kristi Says:
   January 8th, 2009 at 9:48 pm

   I’m so happy for Candace, she’s an incredible athlete and a beautiful person and this will be one tall and talented child.

6. Dawn Says:
   January 8th, 2009 at 10:37 pm

   Congrats to her and her hubby.

   Jessica: I doubt she chose to be pregnant. My guess it was an accident.

7. ashley_anne Says:
   January 8th, 2009 at 11:11 pm

   congrats to them! i loved watching shelden play for duke a few years back!

8. stacey Says:
   January 9th, 2009 at 12:49 am

   Congrats! My husband is a huge TN fan and I enjoyed watching her play for UT. This will be one athletic and beautiful child!

9. Michelle Says:
   January 9th, 2009 at 6:29 am

   Congrats!!! My husband is a HUGE fan of hers. Good luck Candace!

10. Lynette Says:
    January 9th, 2009 at 7:08 am

    My husband and I are huge Candace fans and I went to the same high school as her although a few years before. Congratulations to Candace and the Parker family. I love seeing the Go Naperville comments.

11. Brandi Says:
    January 9th, 2009 at 8:45 am

    Congratulations Candace!! She did awesome things while playing for the Lady Vols and I am sure I speak for many when I say we are so proud of her and happy for her here in Knoxville!!

12. Amanda Says:
    January 10th, 2009 at 3:13 am

    I went to college at UT with Candace, and you’d be hard-pressed to find a more genuine person. Congrats to her and her husband, and I wish them the best of luck with their new addition and her new career! I only had one class with her, but it was enough to cause me to realize what a great person and hard worker she is.

13. Dorothy Says:
    January 12th, 2009 at 2:39 pm

    Congrats to Candace and Sheldon,
    I’m so happy to see you both be so happy and proud. This is wonderful news….We will truly miss you. Have the baby a basketball….smile….God bless!!!

14. Precious Says:
    April 11th, 2009 at 12:44 pm

    WOW! Congrates!!!! never thought it would happen…
    Your number 1 fan Precious…

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