"Full circle. I came in as a rookie with Lisa Leslie and her greatness. ... And I got to pass the torch to a GOAT in A'j Via @espn on X

What happened: Candace Parker marked her Hall of Fame enshrinement by reflecting on her career arc, saying she entered the league as a rookie alongside Lisa Leslie and left having passed the torch to A'Ja Wilson.

Why it matters: The remark places Wilson at the center of the league's current generational shift, arriving as she continues climbing the WNBA's all-time scoring charts.

What to watch: Watch for Wilson to keep moving up the WNBA record book as the season continues.

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