Taj McWilliams-Franklin

Professional basketball player

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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