Taj McWilliams-Franklin
Professional basketball player
Born
October 20th, 1970
54 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional basketball player, this individual played in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) and established a successful career spanning over a decade. Achievements include winning multiple WNBA championships and earning All-Star selections. Competed for various teams, contributing significant skills on the court. Additionally, played internationally, representing collegiate and national teams, and earned recognition for strong performance in both domestic and international tournaments.
Won WNBA championships with the Detroit Shock
Played for the New York Liberty and Washington Mystics
Represented the USA at the FIBA World Championship
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