In recent months, Candace Parker has become the first women's player to give up a year of eligibility to enter the WNBA draft, led Tennessee to its second consecutive NCAA championship and been selected as the No. 1 overall pick in the WNBA draft.
This summer the Naperville Central graduate will play in the Olympics. The question Cosellout asks in a post The Big Lead linked to on Wednesday is, can Candace Parker get on the cover of Sports Illustrated?
Based on accomplishments alone, the prospects don't look too good, according to recent history.
One would have to go back nearly three full years, 10 bikinis, and one miniskirt before finding a female all by herself on the cover who was recognized for her athletic achievements (Danica Patrick in June 2005).
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