It was an emotional day for the sports community on Tuesday as it mourned the loss of coaching legend Pat Summitt. It was especially tough for those closest to her, including her former players now playing in the WNBA. Candace Parker, a former Tennessee star, gave a heartfelt interview after the Sparks’ win Tuesday night as she finished with 31 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists.
Candace Parker says she is playing for Pat Summitt ‘from here on out’
Candace Parker's postgame interview with Holly Rowe about Pat Summitt pic.twitter.com/1bWZWjD5ag
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"It was difficult but I felt a lot of strength from her and the Lady Vol family. Obviously it was special night today and we all played with heavy hearts"
"Definitely from here on out, I’m playing for her."
One of the best parts, though, was Parker describing how she imagined Coach Summitt yelling at her to rebound as she brought down a season-high 13 rebounds on Tuesday.
Before the game Candace tweeted a picture of a handwritten note that she received from Summitt during recruitment.
You held true to your promises...and some. Thank you Coach for always being the perfect role model I love you. #RIP pic.twitter.com/HvA1mODwfP
— Candace Parker (@Candace_Parker) June 28, 2016
