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Kayla Thornton: WNBA Star's Journey to Championship Glory

9/18/2025

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Kayla Thornton, a WNBA player, has a decade-long career, highlighted by a 2024 WNBA Championship.
She has earned around $832,000 from contracts, with her current deal at Golden State Valkyries valued at $132,000 for 2025.
Thornton's net worth is estimated between $1 million and $1.25 million, enhanced by overseas play and endorsements, including New Balance.
Undrafted in 2014, she became a key player for the Dallas Wings and New York Liberty.
In 2025, she averaged 14 points and 7 rebounds before a knee injury, while the Valkyries reached the playoffs in their first season.

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Story summary

Kayla Thornton, a WNBA player, has a decade-long career, highlighted by a 2024 WNBA Championship.
She has earned around $832,000 from contracts, with her current deal at Golden State Valkyries valued at $132,000 for 2025.
Thornton's net worth is estimated between $1 million and $1.25 million, enhanced by overseas play and endorsements, including New Balance.
Undrafted in 2014, she became a key player for the Dallas Wings and New York Liberty.
In 2025, she averaged 14 points and 7 rebounds before a knee injury, while the Valkyries reached the playoffs in their first season.