Tracy LaShawn Reid (born November 1, 1976) is a former professional WNBA

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player. Reid attended college at

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and graduated in 1998. Selected by the

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in the first round (7th overall) of the 1998 WNBA draft, Reid went on to capture the 1998

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, the lowest pick to win the honor to date. After three seasons with the Sting, Reid was dealt to the

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. She also played with the

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and

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. Reid is the daughter of musician and songwriter Clarence Reid (a.k.a.

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WNBA Player ProfileTracy Reid's Website
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