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What is your full name? |
"Kara Liana Brown-Braxton." | ||
What is your original hometown? |
"Tallahassee, FL and Jackson, MI." | ||
Who has been a role model for you in hoops? |
"My twin sister, Kimberly." | ||
When did you first become interested in basketball? |
"I've played since I was little. I've always wanted to play professionally...
even before the WNBA was created." | ||
What is your favorite moment on the court? |
"The state championship game in high school." | ||
Do you have a coach that has inspired you most? |
"Georgia coach Andy Landers. He always pushed me on the court and in life." | ||
Do you have any children? |
"Yes, Jelani Lamar Thurman. He is six months old." | ||
What are the major non-basketball influences in your life? |
"My mother - she always believed in me and trusted me." | ||
What are your hobbies outside of hoops? |
"Going to the movies, listening to music, relaxing and enjoying my friends' company." | ||
What other talents are you proud of? |
"Being a mom." | ||
What is one surprising fact about yourself that people may not know? |
"I may be tall, but I'm a real care bear." | ||
What was a defining moment in your life? |
"When I had my son Jelani." | ||
If you were not playing basketball right now, what would you be doing? |
"Just being a mother." | ||
What achievement are you most proud of? |
"Getting a chance to come to the WNBA and do something that I love to do
- play basketball." | ||
What is your favorite food? |
"Shrimp and steak." | ||
Favorite color? |
"purple and pink." | ||
Favorite book? |
"The Color Purple." | ||
Favorite movie? |
"Primal Fear." | ||
Favorite television show? |
"America's Next Top Model." | ||
Favorite actor and actress? |
"Angela Bassett and Denzel Washington" | ||
Favorite music artist or band? |
"Joe." | ||
Favorite song? |
"I Need Love," by LL Cool J | ||
Favorite place to visit or spend time? |
"Atlanta" | ||
What do you want to do when your playing career is over? |
"Relax and enjoy my family." | ||
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