Summary
Kara Braxton, a former WNBA player and two-time champion, has died at the age of 43 following a car accident in Atlanta. She had a successful career in the WNBA, playing for several teams and earning a place on the All-Star team. Braxton is remembered for her contributions to basketball and is survived by her family.
Key Facts
- Kara Braxton passed away at age 43 after a car accident in Atlanta.
- She played 10 seasons in the WNBA, winning two championships.
- Braxton played for the Detroit Shock, Tulsa Shock, Phoenix Mercury, and New York Liberty.
- She made the WNBA All-Star team once in her career.
- Braxton was chosen as the seventh overall pick in the 2005 WNBA Draft.
- She averaged 7.6 points over her 297-game career.
- Braxton moved from Michigan to Oregon in high school, becoming the Oregon Gatorade Player of the Year.
- After retiring, she worked for Nike and lived in Atlanta with her family.
