"I am so happy for Chamique and I am so happy that she is getting her flowers. She deserves them. Obviously, Elena Della Donne and I grew up battling against one another and the '96 team, I think we were all inspired by that. So I just think it's, it's truly special."
"It means so much, just to be in a club of people that I've always admired and looked up to and have paved the way. I think it's super special."
"There's four or five players on that team who I have pictures of at my home, Lisa Leslie, Dawn Staley, Teresa Edwards."
"She would be so proud right now."
Candace Parker expressed her happiness for Chamique Holdsclaw's induction into the Hall of Fame, acknowledging the inspiration from the 1996 U.S. Olympic women's basketball team. Parker, along with Elena Delle Donne, will be part of the 2026 Hall of Fame class, which includes notable figures like Amar'e Stoudemire and Doc Rivers. Parker's achievements include three WNBA titles, two Olympic gold medals, and being the only player to win both MVP and Rookie of the Year in the same season. Holdsclaw reflected on her admiration for the 1996 team and their impact on women's basketball.
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