Soirée Scene: Adidas Throws Surprise Party for Candace Parker and Kelsey Plum Leads a Female-Focused Under Armour Event at WNBA All-Star Weekend + More

July 19, 2024: During WNBA All-Star Weekend in Phoenix, Adidas threw a surprise party on July 19 for women’s basketball icon Candace Parker at renowned Mexican steakhouse Toca Madera in nearby Scottsdale. The event was to celebrate both her legacy in the sport and her new role as president of Adidas Women’s Basketball, which she assumed in May. The attendees included top-tier women’s basketball talent, both of eras past and present, including Chelsea Gray, Kahleah Copper, Nneka Ogwumike, Aliyah Boston and Sue Bird. “I’m so grateful for where the game is right now and proud of this generation of athletes that are unapologetic and demand for what is rightfully ours,” Parker said at the event. “I’m so happy to represent a brand that believes in what I believe in, want my opinion and want to push the game forward. I’m so grateful to Adidas. To the players that are still playing — enjoy it. Your responsibility is to open up more doors for the next and do the impossible.” The annual Ace Party followed the ceremony, an event that was attended by the likes of Angel Reese, Holly Rowe, Megan Rapinoe and Breanna Stewart, which also included a performance by LSU star and rapper Flau’jae Johnson. Candace Parker

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