Rebekkah Brunson
Basketball player and coach

Born
December 11th, 1981
43 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional basketball player and coach, achieved significant success in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). Played for the Sacramento Monarchs and the Minnesota Lynx, contributing to championship victories. Transitioned into coaching, focusing on developing talent and strategies in the sport.
Won four WNBA championships with Minnesota Lynx
Named to the WNBA All-Star team multiple times
Inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame
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