The Atlanta Dream made the announcement today in Atlanta, Georgia, that they have extended the contract of Allisha Gray, their newly acquired guard.
“Having Allisha focused on our crew long haul is one more large move toward cementing our center for what was in store,” said Lead trainer Tanisha Wright. ” Gray will be a great ambassador for our organization off the court as well, and she will be an amazing addition to the court.”
Gray was traded to the Dream for the team’s 2023 No. earlier in the year to the Dallas Wings in exchange for a 2025 first round pick. In 2022, she had a career-best season with the Wings, averaging 13.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game. She now plays for the Dream.
Gray stated, “This is an amazing opportunity for me to call Atlanta home.” I haven’t even donned a Dream uniform yet, but this organization and its fan base have already been so welcoming to me. I’m excited to get started and grateful to be a part of what Tanisha and Dan are building here.
Gray, who was named WNBA Rookie of the Year in 2017, won a gold medal in the first Olympics 33 competition at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. She was named the 2021 USA B-ball 3×3 Competitor of the Year subsequent to aiding lead the USA to their gold decoration and is currently 27-3 all-time addressing USA five-in five and 3×3 public groups.
General Manager Dan Padover stated, “This is a big win for our franchise, just as we stated when we first acquired Allisha.” Allisha’s down justifies itself and she will assume a significant part in our interest to turning into a competitor. We and Allisha can now relax knowing that this is not a temporary stay and that we are all in this together.”
Gray, who attended Washington County High School in Sandersville, Ga., won the NCAA National Championship with the South Carolina Gamecocks in 2017 and is returning to the southeast for the first time in her career this summer.
