Kara Braxton, two-time WNBA champion, dies at 43

Kara Braxton, a two-time WNBA champion with the Detroit Shock, has passed away at the age of 43. The cause of her death has not been disclosed. Braxton was a first-round draft pick in 2005 and played for teams including the Tulsa Shock and Phoenix Mercury, where she had standout seasons. After her WNBA career, she continued to play professionally overseas in countries such as Turkey, China, and Israel.

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