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Kara Braxton, 2-Time WNBA Champion and Georgia Forward, Dies at 43
- On Feb. 20, 2026, Kara Braxton, former WNBA player, was killed in a car accident in Atlanta, Georgia; the league announced her death at age 43 with no cause given.
- A 10-season veteran, Kara Braxton played for Detroit Shock, Tulsa Shock, Phoenix Mercury, and New York Liberty, winning WNBA championships in 2006 and 2008 and earning All-Star honors in 2007.
- Her early life included moving from Jackson, Michigan, to Oregon in 1997, transferring to Westview High School, and working for Nike before relocating to Atlanta, surviving by her husband Jarvis Jackson and two sons, including Jelani Thurman.
- The WNBA posted on X Sunday mourning Kara Braxton as a two-time champion and 10-season veteran, while the New York Liberty said her `presence and passion left a lasting impact on our organization and the women's game.`, and news coverage was updated Feb. 22, 2026.
- Braxton's career extended overseas, as she played professionally in Poland, Turkey, China and Italy through the 2017-18 season and is regarded as one of Oregon's top high-school players by The Oregonian.
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San Diego Union Tribune
2-time WNBA champion Kara Braxton dies at 43 after being in a car crash
By DOUG FEINBERG, AP Basketball Writer Two-time WNBA champion Kara Braxton died after being in a car crash in Atlanta on Saturday. She was 43. The athletic department at Georgia, where Braxton played in college, texted The Associated Press confirmation of her death on Monday and posted on social media. Her son, Jelani Thurman, posted a photo of his younger self in his mother’s jersey on social media and wrote that he we will miss his “queen.” Br…
Two-Time WNBA Champion Kara Braxton Passes Away at 43
Kara Braxton, a two-time WNBA champion and 2007 All-Star, died at 43, the league announced. Her career included standout seasons at Georgia, a top draft selection in 2005, and two titles with the Detroit Shock. The post Two-Time WNBA Champion Kara Braxton Passes Away at 43 appeared first on News Addicts.
Basketball Star Dies Suddenly At 43
Two-time WNBA champion Kara Braxton has died at 43, the league announced Sunday. “It is with profound sadness that we mourn the passing of 2x WNBA Champion Kara Braxton,” the WNBA said. “Our thoughts are with her family, friends, and former teammates at this time.” No cause of death was released. Braxton, a 6-foot-6 forward known for her strength in the paint and relentless motor, played college basketball at Georgia from 2001 to 2004. She devel…
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