Temika Rochelle Johnson ( born Temeka Rochelle Johnson ; born September 6, 1982 , New Orleans , Louisiana , USA ) is an American professional basketball player who played in the women's national basketball association . Was selected in the 2005 draft VNBA in the first round under the overall 6th number by the Washington Mystics team. Played as a point guard .
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| Position | Point guard |
| Growth | 160 cm |
| Weight | 64 kg |
| Citizenship |  USA |
| Date of Birth | September 6, 1982 (aged 36) |
| Place of Birth | New Orleans Louisiana |
| School | Bonnabel ( Kenner , Louisiana ) |
| College | Louisiana State (2001-2005) |
| VNBA draft | 6th, 2005 , Washington Mystics |
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Career
College
Johnson played for the Tigers of Louisiana State University . She owns a university record for transmissions . Simon Augustus was her teammate.
WNBA
Temika Johnson was selected under the common sixth number in the 2005 WNBA Draft by the Washington Mystics team. In Johnson’s first season at the WNBA, many scolded her for being too short for basketball. After being named rookie of the year ZHNBA at the end of the season, she became the lowest player in history to receive this award. Also this year, she took second place in assists for the game throughout the championship. In 2006, she was traded to the Los Angeles Sparks , and before the 2009 season she was traded to the Phoenix Mercury , with whom she became the champion in the championship. In January 2012, she was exchanged at Tulsa Shock for Andrea Riley .
Team Career
Johnson was a member of the U.S. youth team, winning a gold medal at the World Championships in Croatia .
Achievements
- Silver medalist of the championship of Russia : 2014
Links
- Profile on the ZhNBA website (inaccessible link)