WNBA Star Candace Parker -- Britney Griner Would Kick My Ass In a Dunk Contest!!

WNBA legend Candace Parker is no doubt a pioneer in the art of lady jamming ... but the 6'4 future Hall of Famer tells TMZ Sports there's one female dunker who'd KICK HER ASS in a dunk off.

Parker was at LAX when our photog asked her about the potential of a WNBA dunk contest, and who she thinks would prevail in a battle of the best female high flyers in the league.

Check the clip -- Candace says that in her younger days she might have done it, but these days only one woman rules the rim.

Judge for yourself.

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