Las Vegas Aces superstar Candace Parker announced late Monday night that she had undergone successful foot surgery. Parker was playing on a fractured foot this season and doctors suggested the healthiest route was to undergo surgery.
“Earlier today, I underwent surgery on a fracture in my foot,” Parker said. “I’ve been playing on a fracture all season, tolerating the pain, but after consulting with doctors, the only option for me to be healthy again and to avoid further injury was to elect for surgery. I’ll rehab and work my way toward being healthy as soon as possible. For my teammates; for my circle; for my family; for myself.”
The Las Vegas Aces also issued a statement: “She is out indefinitely, and will work her way toward getting healthy as soon as possible.”
Medical update on Candace Parker. pic.twitter.com/0QE3J73EMP
— Las Vegas Aces (@LVAces) July 25, 2023
The Aces (21-2) are in first place in the WNBA this season. They have a strong roster to pick up the slack while Parker is out. This season, Parker is averaging nine points, 5.4 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game, but missed the last five games.
This is the perfect time to elect for surgery; it creates a chance for her to return for the playoffs, which begin in seven weeks (Sept. 13).
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