Cheyenne Parker was a first-time All-Star in her ninth season in 2023 and it’s becoming easy to see why. The veteran Atlanta Dream forward flipped defense into offense against the Chicago Sky when her length forced Courtney Williams into a turnover, allowing Parker to traverse the length of the floor to beat the defense for a transition layup. Parker posted a career-best 29 points on 10 of 20 shooting to go with seven rebounds, three assists and two blocks in a 78-67 Atlanta victory on August 18, 2023.

Cheyenne Parker

Cheyenne Parker delivers on both ends in career-high night

After missing a jumper that could have put the game away, Nia Coffey made up for it with a defensive gem on the ensuing possession. The Atlanta Dream forward put her length on display when she hurtled out to the corner to land a clutch block on Myisha Hines-Allen’s 3-point attempt with 37.2 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter. Instead of the Washington Mystics cutting the Dream’s lead down to two points, Coffey’s squad was able to close out Atlanta thanks to her solid all-around performance of 16 points, nine rebounds, five assists, two blocks and four triples in a 80-73 triumph on July 30, 2023. 

Nia Coffey

Nia Coffey hustles off own miss, makes clutch block in final minute

Aari McDonald is a revelation with the rock. The Atlanta Dream rookie takes a hand-off at the top of the perimeter, baits her Seattle Storm defender out of position with a series of crossovers, then spins seamlessly into the paint for an acrobatic, underhanded finish on June 11, 2021.

Aari McDonald

Aari McDonald spins into the paint for off-balance bucket

Rhyne Howard and the Atlanta Dream are on the rise. After a 14-win season that placed the Dream toward the bottom of the standings during Howard’s rookie year in 2022, the explosive second-year guard is doing everything in her power to keep her squad in the thick of the postseason picture. On the road to square off against the Indiana Fever, Howard began on the perimeter before motoring toward the basket on a strong dribble drive and finished with an acrobatic layup in traffic. Named an All-Star for the second time in 2023, the 2022 Rookie of the Year tallied 21 points and six rebounds to help Atlanta win its third straight in a 100-94 triumph on June 18, 2023. 

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Rhyne Howard carves through defense for acrobatic layup

Expect the unexpected when Crystal Bradford touches the rock. After cutting into the paint and securing an entry feed from one teammate, the Atlanta Dream wing instantly zips a one-handed, no-look dime off to Tianna Hawkins while spinning the opposite direction against the Washington Mystics on June 17, 2021.

Crystal Bradford

Crystal Bradford spins out of a no-look dime in the post

Test Monique Billings in the paint at your own risk. The Atlanta Dream forward tracks a Dallas Wings entry pass, shuffles into position from the help side, then rises up to pulverize a layup attempt on September 5, 2021. Billings added 12 points and 14 boards in the win.

Monique Billings

Monique Billings emerges from help-side to spike shot attempt

In her first WNBA season, Atlanta Dream guard Kristy Wallace has proven capable of making the right play out in the open floor. Helping keep her squad’s fast-paced offense on schedule, Wallace fills the lane in transition before catching an outlet and dropping in a smooth bounce pass to a teammate. Wallace proved versatile in her league debut with six points, five rebounds, two assists and one steal, helping fuel a 66-59 victory over the Dallas Wings on May 7, 2022.

Kristy Wallace

Kristy Wallace relays ball up floor for dime in first WNBA appearance

The game’s best slashers make getting to the hoop look easy. Atlanta Dream guard Odyssey Sims sends her check packing with a hesitation dribble before slicing into the paint for a seamless scoop shot over the outstretched arm of Indiana Fever center Teaira McCowan. Sims finished with 20 points in the July 11, 2021 contest.

Odyssey Sims

Odyssey Sims splits the paint, sinks scoop shot over shot blocker

With a smooth handle and the multifaceted offensive game to match it, there weren’t many defenses two-time All-Star Ivory Latta couldn’t get a handle on. Faking a pick-and-roll against the Washington Mystics, Latta takes a defender for a ride, pumping the breaks with a nifty between-the-lesg dribble and then calmly sinking a three-pointer. Latta, then in Year 2 with the Atlanta Dream, put together an efficient 11-point performance along with three triples and two steals on July 25, 2008.

Ivory Latta

Ivory Latta clears space with a crossover then pulls up for three

Work hard defensively and the rewards will come sooner than you think. Atlanta Dream reserve guard AD Durr’s relentless style of play was on display against the Phoenix Mercury as they picked off a pass in the backcourt and set up a quick give-and-go for a high-arcing 3-pointer from the corner. Durr’s triple gave Atlanta a 21-point fourth-quarter lead and their 12 points helped the Dream cruise to a 78-65 win in the July 25, 2023 contest.

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AD Durr poaches ball in backcourt then capitalizes with three

For many WNBA rookies, it can take time to adjust to the speed and physicality of the pro game. For No. 1 pick Rhyne Howard, it took less than a full matchup. Ever-vigilant as the last line of defense, Howard rotates over to time an emphatic block against the Dallas Wings. The second quarter rejection — one of Howard’s many defensive highlights in a 16-point, three-rebound, four-assist, four-block, two-steal showing —  helped the Atlanta Dream to a 66-59 win on May 7, 2022.

Rhyne Howard protects the paint with emphatic block in first WNBA contest

There aren't many angles Cheyenne Parker can't create a bucket from. Working against the clock, the Atlanta Dream big frees herself on an inbounds pass before adjusting to drain a contested one-handed hook shot from 15 feet away, confidently holding her pose as the shot drops. That play helped the Dream end the first quarter with momentum on the way to a 75-66 win over the Indiana Fever. The talented big finished with an important 11-point, five-rebound, two-assist performance on June 5, 2022.

Cheyenne Parker beats buzzer with shooter's bounce from baseline

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