California: Muriel Stran

[img_assist|nid=793|title=Kevin Johnson at his induction into the Phoenix Suns' Ring of Honor|desc=Getty Images|link=none|url=undefined|align=right|width=220|height=331]Kevin Johnson is no stranger to the bright lights and big plays of the NBA, but how will he fare in the political spotlight?

Johnson, a Sacramento native who is running for mayor, will take on the Democratic incumbent, Heather Fargo and five others, in his first debate on Wednesday.