Kara Braxton
Kara Braxton joined the Detroit Shock as the seventh overall pick in the 2005 draft after Georgia.
Stats updated October 12, 2026. Full Court Buckets gathers its own game data and verifies it.
Career
Career summary
Kara Braxton joined the Detroit Shock as the seventh overall pick in the 2005 draft after Georgia.
For the Phoenix Mercury in 2010, she averaged 11.1 points and 4.8 rebounds over 13 games.
On top of that, she played for the Detroit Shock through 2009, the Phoenix Mercury through 2011, the Tulsa Shock in 2010, and the New York Liberty through 2014.
Sources: Full Court Buckets season logs; Basketball-Reference.
The numbers
Season-by-season stats
Regular season
| YEAR | TEAM | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | New York Liberty | 4 | 7.8 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 50.0 | 0.0 | 100.0 |
| 2013 | New York Liberty | 34 | 21.8 | 8.7 | 6.6 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 2.3 | 48.1 | 0.0 | 66.1 |
| 2012 | New York Liberty | 34 | 15.8 | 6.6 | 4.5 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 2.2 | 48.1 | 20.0 | 45.0 |
| 2011 | New York Liberty | 13 | 12.8 | 3.9 | 3.0 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 39.7 | 33.3 | 40.0 |
| 2011 | Phoenix Mercury | 18 | 19.8 | 10.6 | 4.9 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 1.8 | 55.9 | 50.0 | 59.5 |
| 2010 | Phoenix Mercury | 13 | 17.2 | 11.1 | 4.8 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 2.1 | 54.4 | 0.0 | 71.1 |
| 2010 | Tulsa Shock | 22 | 16.8 | 9.3 | 4.6 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 3.0 | 50.0 | 25.0 | 63.9 |
| 2009 | Detroit Shock | 28 | 18.0 | 9.0 | 6.0 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 1.8 | 52.7 | 0.0 | 64.5 |
| 2008 | Detroit Shock | 33 | 17.9 | 8.9 | 5.1 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 1.6 | 41.5 | 0.0 | 74.3 |
Playoffs
| YEAR | TEAM | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | New York Liberty | 2 | 15.5 | 7.0 | 3.5 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 43.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | New York Liberty | 3 | 16.0 | 5.0 | 4.3 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | 50.0 | 0.0 | 100.0 |
| 2010 | Phoenix Mercury | 4 | 13.3 | 9.0 | 2.5 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 1.8 | 59.3 | 100.0 | 42.9 |
| 2009 | Detroit Shock | 5 | 19.2 | 9.6 | 6.8 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 2.4 | 54.1 | 0.0 | 57.1 |
| 2008 | Detroit Shock | 9 | 20.0 | 8.6 | 5.3 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 1.9 | 50.0 | 0.0 | 65.0 |
No records for this selection.
Team records
Teams and years
- 2014New York Liberty
- 2013New York Liberty
- 2012New York Liberty
- 2011New York Liberty
- 2011Phoenix Mercury
- 2010Phoenix Mercury
- 2010Tulsa Shock
- 2009Detroit Shock
- 2008Detroit Shock
Player FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How did Kara Braxton die?
USA Today reported that Kara Braxton died in a car accident in Cobb County, Georgia, on Saturday, February 21, 2026. She was 43.
Who did Kara Braxton leave behind?
USA Today reported that Kara Braxton is survived by her husband, Jarvis Jackson, and her sons, Jelani Thurman and Jream Jackson.
What did Kara Braxton win in the WNBA?
USA Today reported that Kara Braxton was a WNBA All-Star. The WNBA said she was a two-time champion and a 10-season veteran who played for the Detroit Shock, Tulsa Shock, Phoenix Mercury and New York Liberty. She was drafted No. 7 overall in 2005 by the Detroit Shock, made the All-Rookie Team, and won championships in 2006 and 2008 with Detroit.
How tall was Kara Braxton?
The WNBA lists Kara Braxton at 6 feet 6 inches.
What are Kara Braxton's stats?
In the 2014 regular season, Kara Braxton averaged 2.5 points, 1.0 rebounds, and 0.8 assists in 4 games for the New York Liberty.