WNBA Mormon shooting for the Sky
OREM — Erin Thorn knows her life isn't for everyone.
The former BYU star admits being a professional basketball player brings unique challenges to a person's life.
Drafted in the second round by the New York Liberty, Thorn is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints playing in the WNBA.
She sees it as a chance to be an ambassador, albeit in tennis shoes and boasting a deadly outside shot.
"It's a different opportunity," she said. "It's not necessarily a mission, but kind of like that. I may be someone's only contact with the church. ... For me, it's almost easier to be a good example out there because I know I'm THE example."
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Erin Thorn displays some of the jerseys she has worn during her basketball career. Thorn, who is the only Mormon player in the WNBA, has played for Mountain View High School, BYU, the New York Liberty and teams in Greece.
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