JuJu Watkins endured a right ACL tear in the second round of the 2025 NCAA tournament. Ever since, she’s been in recovery, but even now she’s not 100% healthy. So, in her latest update, Watkins shared, “Following the advice of my doctors and trainers, I will sit out this season and fully focus on continuing to recover so I can come back to the game I love” . While fans and players alike poured in their support, one message stood out, coming from none other than Candace Parker.

When JuJu went down with the injury, Parker was among the first few to help her keep her spirits high. And now that she’s out for the 2025–26 season, the WNBA legend’s got a few more words to add. Speaking with Aliyah Boston during the September 30th episode of “Post Move,” she said, “I came back in five months,

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