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Kara Braxton, a two-time WNBA champion who played in the league for about a decade, has died, the league announced Monday. She was 43 years old.
The WNBA released a statement on Braxton’s death.
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Phoenix Mercury forward Kara Braxton (45) reacts on the court against the Seattle Storm during the first half of Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals during the 2010 WNBA Playoffs at the US Airways Center on September 5, 2010. (Jennifer Stewart/USA TODAY Sports)
“It is with deep sadness that we mourn the passing of two-time WNBA champion Kara Braxton,” the league said. “A 10-year veteran, Kara played with the Detroit Shock, Tulsa Shock, Phoenix Mercury and New York Liberty. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and former teammates at this time.”
The Detroit Shock selected Braxton with the 7th pick in the 2005 draft out of Georgia. She was an All-Star for Detroit in 2007 and was a member of the championship-winning teams in 2006 and 2008.
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New York Liberty forward Kara Braxton (45) and Indiana Fever center Jessica Davenport (50) battle for position during the second half at Prudential Center. (Ed Mulholland/USA TODAY Sports)
She was with them when the team moved to Tulsa, but was later traded to the Phoenix Mercury and eventually the New York Liberty. She was waived by the Atlanta Dream before the 2016 season.
“We mourn the loss of Kara Braxton, a former Liberty player whose presence and passion left a lasting impact on our organization and the women’s game,” the Liberty said. “Our thoughts are with his family, friends, teammates and all those who were touched by his spirit. His impact will not be forgotten.”
Detroit Shock players Plenette Pierson (23), Deanna Nolan (14), Cheryl Ford, Kara Braxton (45) and Elaine Powell (5) burst as victory closes to defeat San Antonio 76-60 for the WNBA championship at the Convocation Center on the campus of Eastern Michigan University October 5, 2008. (Mandi Wright Network/USA TODAY via Imagn Images)
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Braxton averaged 7.6 points and 4.7 rebounds in 297 career games.
