Which player won the Rookie of the Year and MVP awards in the same season?
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Candace Parker
Answer
Candace Parker is the only player in WNBA history to win the Rookie of the Year and MVP awards in the same season. She accomplished this feat in 2008 with the Los Angeles Sparks. Parker was named Rookie of the Year after averaging 18.5 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game. She also led the Sparks to the WNBA Finals, where they lost to the Detroit Shock.
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