Candice Dupree
A model of quiet, efficient dominance in the post, her consistent scoring and rebounding made her one of the most reliable and respected forwards in WNBA history.
Born 1984 (age 42)·American basketball player and coach·Birthday: August 16·Millennials
Biography
Candice Dupree's basketball career is a masterclass in sustained excellence, defined not by flash but by fundamental precision. Drafted sixth overall in 2006, she immediately established herself as a cornerstone for the Chicago Sky with a smooth mid-range jumper and intelligent post play. Her game lacked glaring weaknesses, a trait that allowed her to excel across multiple franchises, most notably helping the Phoenix Mercury secure a championship in 2014. While never the loudest star, her numbers spoke volumes: she retired as one of the league's all-time leaders in points and rebounds, a six-time All-Star who performed night after night with remarkable consistency. This same steady demeanor now guides her transition to coaching at Tennessee State University, where she aims to impart the professional habits and tactical savvy that fueled her own seventeen-year journey at the highest levels of the game.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Candice was born in 1984, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Candice Was Born
The biggest hits of 1984
#1 Movie
Beverly Hills Cop
Best Picture
Amadeus
#1 TV Show
Dallas
Candice's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1984Born
Apple Macintosh introduced
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $59,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"When Doves Cry" — PrinceBest Picture: Amadeus
1989Started school
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1997Became a teenager
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2000Could drive
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2002Could vote
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2005Turned 21
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2014Turned 30
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2024Turned 40
AI reshapes industries; Paris Olympics
Gas: $3.31/galHome: $372,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Espresso" — Sabrina CarpenterBest Picture: Anora
2026Age 42 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the 2014 WNBA Championship as a key starter for the Phoenix Mercury.
- Selected as a WNBA All-Star six times during her 17-season career.
- Retired ranked in the top 10 in WNBA history for both total points and total rebounds.
- Won two FIBA World Cup gold medals with the United States national team (2010, 2014).
Did You Know?
She played professionally overseas during WNBA off-seasons for teams in Turkey, Russia, South Korea, and China.
She was known for an extremely efficient shooting style, often finishing seasons with a field goal percentage near or above 50%.
In her final WNBA season at age 38, she started every game for the Seattle Storm.
She scored her 6,000th career point in 2021, becoming just the 11th player in league history to do so.
“My game is built on footwork, positioning, and making the simple, effective play.”
