As one of the greatest WNBA players of all time, Candace Parker has certainly been in her share of high-energy moments. She’s been in the position of having to make big plays on the basketball court and, thanks to her efforts, she earned numerous accolades. However, even a pro like Parker can get thrown off a bit both on and off the court, and that was the case when she flew on good buddy Shaquille O’Neal’s private jet. Parker recently (and humorously) recalled what happened, and it sounds like something out of a TV show.
Shaq and Candace Parker have long been acquainted with each other, as both worked together for years for TNT Sports, specifically working on Inside the NBA. Parker discussed her friendship with the humorous former center while appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live! (as seen on YouTube). Guest host Anthony Anderson eventually prompted to Parker to discuss the private plane story, which she says was set in motion after Shaq made the Los Angeles Sparks icon a kind offer:
