Kara Braxton
Basketball player, WNBA champion
Born
February 18th, 1983
42 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played professional basketball in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) and overseas. Competed for teams including the Detroit Shock and the Atlanta Dream. Won a WNBA championship with the Detroit Shock in 2006. Also represented the USA in international competitions.
Won WNBA championship with the Detroit Shock in 2006
Selected in the first round of the 2005 WNBA Draft
Competed internationally in women's basketball
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