Tammy Sutton-Brown facts for kids
| Center | |
| Personal information | |
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| Born | January 27, 1978 Markham, Ontario |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| High school | Markham District (Markham, Ontario) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 199 lb (90 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Rutgers (1997–2001) |
| NBA Draft | 2001 / Round: 2 / Pick: 18th overall |
| Selected by the Charlotte Sting | |
| Pro career | 2001–2012 |
| Career history | |
| 2001–2006 | Charlotte Sting |
| 2001–2002 | Kumho Life Falcons |
| 2002–2003 | VBM-SGAU Samara |
| 2003–2004 | Kumho Life Falcons |
| 2004–2005 | USK Prague |
| 2005 | VBM-SGAU Samara |
| 2005 | Dynamo Moscow |
| 2006–2011 | Fenerbahçe |
| 2007–2012 | Indiana Fever |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Tamara Kim "Tammy" Sutton-Brown (born January 27, 1978) is a Canadian former professional basketball player. She played as a center. Tammy played for the Charlotte Sting and Indiana Fever in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). She also played basketball in Asia and Europe. Tammy Sutton-Brown won a WNBA championship in 2012. She was also chosen for the WNBA All-Star team two times.
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Early Life and College Years
Growing Up in Canada
Tammy Sutton-Brown was born in Markham, Ontario, Canada. Her family comes from Jamaica. When she was young, the Toronto Star newspaper called her Canada's best young female basketball player.
Playing at Rutgers University
Tammy went to Rutgers University for college. She studied women's studies there. During her senior year, her teammates gave her a fun nickname: Simba. This was from the Disney movie "The Lion King". They called her this because she grew a lot as a player at Rutgers. She is one of the top players in Rutgers history for making baskets.
WNBA Career Highlights
Starting with the Charlotte Sting
The Charlotte Sting picked Tammy Sutton-Brown in the 2001 WNBA draft. She was the 18th player chosen overall. In her first year, her team made it to the WNBA Finals. However, the Los Angeles Sparks won the championship that year.
Becoming an All-Star Player
Tammy had a great second season in 2002. She scored about 11.9 points and grabbed 6.0 rebounds per game. She also blocked about 1.1 shots per game. Because of her strong play, she was picked for the 2002 WNBA All-Star Game. She was the first Canadian WNBA player to become an All-Star.
In 2004, Tammy was second in the WNBA for blocked shots. She blocked 2.0 shots per game that year, which was her best. She also became the Charlotte Sting's all-time leader in blocked shots. By 2006, she was one of only 10 players in the league to have 200 career blocks.
Moving to the Indiana Fever
After the 2006 season, the Charlotte Sting team stopped playing. Tammy was a free agent, so she could choose a new team. On March 22, 2007, she signed with the Indiana Fever. There, she played with the famous player Tamika Catchings.
In 2007, Tammy was again chosen for the 2007 WNBA All-Star Game. She also scored her career-high in points that season, averaging 12 points per game.
Reaching the WNBA Finals Again
In 2009, Tammy played in her second WNBA Finals. The Indiana Fever made it to the finals for the first time ever. But they lost to the Phoenix Mercury in a close five-game series.
Winning a WNBA Championship
In her last WNBA season, Tammy achieved a big milestone. She became only the fifth player in WNBA history to get 3,000 points, 2,000 rebounds, and 400 blocks. Later that season, she won her first WNBA championship with the Fever. They beat the Minnesota Lynx 3-1 in the 2012 finals.
After winning the championship, Tammy Sutton-Brown retired from the WNBA. She played for 12 seasons. When she retired, she was ranked 22nd in career rebounds and 5th in career blocks in the WNBA.
WNBA Career Statistics Summary
Tammy Sutton-Brown played 388 regular season games in her WNBA career. She averaged 9.0 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks per game. In the playoffs, she played 47 games, averaging 8.9 points and 4.5 rebounds.
| † | Denotes seasons in which Sutton-Brown won a WNBA championship |
Regular season summary
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | TO | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 12 years, 2 teams | 388 | 363 | 24.7 | .479 | .000 | .700 | 5.2 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 1.7 | 9.0 |
Postseason summary
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | TO | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 9 years, 2 teams | 47 | 40 | 23.5 | .477 | .000 | .696 | 4.5 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 1.3 | 1.9 | 8.9 |
Playing Basketball Overseas
Tammy Sutton-Brown also played basketball in other countries during the WNBA off-season.
- She played in Korea for the Kumho Life Falcons. She won a championship with them in 2003–04.
- She played in Russia for VBM-SGAU Samara and Dynamo Moscow.
- She played in the Czech Republic for USK Prague.
- From 2006 to 2011, she played for Fenerbahçe in Turkey. She won five Turkish National League championships with them. She also won three Turkish Cups and two Turkish President Cups.
International Play for Canada
Tammy Sutton-Brown played for the Canada women's national basketball team. She represented Canada in the 2000 Summer Olympics. During the Olympics, she averaged 10.3 points and 7.3 rebounds in 6 games.
Life After Basketball
After retiring from playing, Tammy Sutton-Brown started her own marketing company called TSquared. This company helps professional athletes connect with different brands. She also became an author and is writing a series of children's books.
In October 2021, Tammy joined the Raptors 905 team. This team is part of the G League, which is like a development league for the Toronto Raptors. She became their Associate of Basketball and Franchise Operations. In July 2023, it was announced that Tammy Sutton-Brown would be added to the Canadian Basketball Hall of Fame.
See also
In Spanish: Tammy Sutton-Brown para niños
