Allisha Gray and the Atlanta Dream are thriving under first-year coach Karl Smesko, enjoying personal and team success in a lineup bolstered by the additions of established frontcourt stars Brittney Griner and Brionna Jones.
Gray, already a two-time All-Star in her first two seasons in Atlanta, has enjoyed the best start of her eight-year career. The shooting guard has looked comfortable from the start in Smesko’s offense which leads the WNBA in 3-pointers.
Gray’s consistent production has led to wins for the Dream, who rank among the league’s top four teams one year after finishing 15-25. Atlanta (10-5) had won nine of 11 before Tuesday night’s 68-55 loss at Dallas.
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