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Candace Parker dedicates Sky's WNBA title to Kobe and Gianna Bryant

Chicago Sky star Candace Parker knew exactly who she wanted to dedicate their WNBA title to on Sunday afternoon.

After the Sky beat the Phoenix Mercury in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals to secure their first-ever championship at the Wintrust Arena, Parker made sure to thank both Kobe and Gianna Bryant.

The win was, at least in part, thanks to them and a conversation she had with Vanessa Bryant before Game 4.

“I think Kobe and Gigi have meant so much to our league,” Parker said. “So the advice I got from Vanessa before the game was, ‘Play Gigi’s way.