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Regular Season

PLAYER NAME ROLE TIER MPG USAGE TIER PPG RPG APG STK (SPG + BPG) IMPACT INDEX NOTES AWARDS
Angel McCoughtry Starter/Star (1.10) 31.4 High (1.20) 18.5 5.2 3.6 2.8 79.99 Atlanta’s offense still revolved around McCoughtry’s ability to attack in transition and collapse defenses. As the season progressed, analysts noted that her shot selection could swing from brilliant to rushed, but she remained the player opponents built entire game plans around because of her relentless pressure at both ends. (Swish Appeal) WNBA All-Star (2014); All-WNBA Second Team (2014); WNBA All-Defensive First Team (2014); WNBA steals leader (2014); Eastern Conference Regular Season Champion (2014)
Erika de Souza Starter/Star (1.10) 29.9 High (1.20) 13.8 8.7 1.2 2.5 69.17 De Souza quietly gave Atlanta one of the league’s steadiest interior presences, finishing efficiently while handling the toughest post assignments. Independent coverage regularly highlighted how her screening, rebounding and defensive positioning allowed the Dream’s transition game to flourish. (Swish Appeal) WNBA All-Star (2014); Eastern Conference Regular Season Champion (2014)
Sancho Lyttle Starter/Star (1.10) 31.3 High (1.20) 12.2 9.0 2.4 2.8 69.17 Lyttle remained Atlanta’s defensive glue, using mobility instead of size to disrupt opposing frontcourts. Preview coverage entering the playoffs consistently praised her ability to defend multiple actions, rebound outside her area and keep the ball moving from the high post. (Swish Appeal) WNBA All-Star (2014); WNBA All-Defensive First Team (2014); Eastern Conference Regular Season Champion (2014)
Tiffany Hayes Starter/Star (1.10) 28.4 High (1.20) 12.9 3.0 2.5 1.3 51.22 Hayes settled comfortably into a larger offensive role, giving Atlanta another downhill scorer who could finish possessions without monopolizing the ball. Local and independent observers frequently pointed to her improving efficiency as an important reason the Dream stayed dangerous in transition. (Swish Appeal) Eastern Conference Regular Season Champion (2014)
Shoni Schimmel Key Contributor (1.05) 21.3 Medium (1.10) 8.3 2.2 3.6 0.9 34.65 Schimmel brought unpredictability every time she entered the game. Swish Appeal described her as the player who could instantly ignite Atlanta’s transition attack, while also acknowledging that her high-risk style occasionally produced costly turnovers alongside spectacular passes. (Swish Appeal) WNBA All-Star (2014); WNBA All-Rookie Team (2014); Eastern Conference Regular Season Champion (2014)
Celine Dumerc Key Contributor (1.05) 18.8 Medium (1.10) 3.3 2.0 4.0 1.2 24.49 Dumerc embraced the role of organizer rather than scorer, bringing patience to a backcourt built around pace. Contemporary coverage often mentioned how Atlanta mixed her steady decision-making with Schimmel’s creativity to give opponents different looks at point guard. (Swish Appeal) Eastern Conference Regular Season Champion (2014)
Jasmine Thomas Key Contributor (1.05) 17.5 Low (1.00) 4.8 2.1 1.6 0.6 19.11 Thomas accepted a reduced offensive workload while filling multiple backcourt responsibilities. Her value came from defensive pressure and dependable ball handling rather than shot creation, making her a flexible rotation piece throughout the season. (Swish Appeal) Eastern Conference Regular Season Champion (2014)
Aneika Henry-Morello Bench (1.00) 12.8 Low (1.00) 4.5 3.4 0.3 0.9 18.20 Henry-Morello carved out minutes through hustle plays, offensive rebounding and physical interior defense. Independent coverage of Atlanta’s rotation routinely cited her energy as useful frontcourt depth despite a limited offensive role. (Swish Appeal) Eastern Conference Regular Season Champion (2014)
DeLisha Milton-Jones Bench (1.00) 11.5 Low (1.00) 4.5 1.0 0.0 2.0 15.00 Milton-Jones appeared only briefly, but her veteran presence was viewed as valuable inside a championship-caliber locker room. Contemporary reporting focused far more on her leadership and experience than on her limited on-court production. (Swish Appeal) Eastern Conference Regular Season Champion (2014)
Nadia Colhado Bench (1.00) 7.9 Low (1.00) 2.8 1.8 0.1 0.7 10.80 Colhado filled a developmental reserve role behind Atlanta’s established frontcourt. Contemporary independent reporting on her season was limited, with most coverage centering on roster depth rather than individual performances. (Swish Appeal) Eastern Conference Regular Season Champion (2014)
Amanda Thompson Bench (1.00) 8.3 Low (1.00) 1.7 2.1 0.5 0.7 10.00 Thompson supplied energy in short stretches and was primarily relied upon for rebounding and defensive effort. Independent season-specific coverage was limited outside rotation updates and game reports. (Swish Appeal) Eastern Conference Regular Season Champion (2014)
Matee Ajavon Bench (1.00) 9.2 Low (1.00) 2.2 0.8 0.7 0.5 8.40 Ajavon saw an inconsistent reserve role as Atlanta experimented with its guard rotation. Available independent reporting discussed her as experienced depth rather than a featured contributor during the regular season. (Swish Appeal) Eastern Conference Regular Season Champion (2014)
Swin Cash Bench (1.00) 8.8 Low (1.00) 1.5 0.9 0.7 0.6 7.40 Cash spent most of the year mentoring a veteran contender while contributing in limited minutes. Independent reporting emphasized her championship experience and influence around the team more than her statistical output. (Swish Appeal) Eastern Conference Regular Season Champion (2014)
Inga Orekhova Bench (1.00) 6.5 Low (1.00) 0.0 0.5 0.0 1.0 3.00 Orekhova appeared only briefly, and independent contemporary reporting specific to her regular season was limited. Most available coverage simply referenced her as developmental backcourt depth on a veteran roster. (Swish Appeal) Eastern Conference Regular Season Champion (2014)
ATLANTA DREAM TOTALS 257.1 89.0 43.2 22.5 17.6 350.43 Eastern Conference Regular Season Champion (2014)

Playoffs

PLAYER NAME ROLE TIER MPG USAGE TIER PPG RPG APG STK (SPG + BPG) IMPACT INDEX NOTES AWARDS
Angel McCoughtry Starter/Star (1.10) 35.0 High (1.20) 26.7 6.0 3.3 3.0 102.96 Atlanta leaned almost entirely on McCoughtry’s shot creation in this playoff series. Even with heavy defensive attention, she repeatedly attacked the rim instead of settling, and postgame analysis emphasized that her aggressiveness kept the Dream competitive until the closing possessions despite Chicago’s defensive adjustments. (Swish Appeal) WNBA All-Star (2014); All-WNBA Second Team (2014); WNBA All-Defensive First Team (2014); WNBA steals leader (2014); Eastern Conference Regular Season Champion (2014)
Sancho Lyttle Starter/Star (1.10) 36.3 High (1.20) 9.3 11.3 3.3 2.0 67.06 Lyttle became Atlanta’s most dependable interior presence, controlling the glass and defending multiple frontcourt matchups. Swish Appeal noted that her activity around the basket helped build Atlanta’s early leads, although she later pointed to the team’s offensive execution fading after Chicago’s comeback gathered momentum. (Swish Appeal) WNBA All-Star (2014); WNBA All-Defensive First Team (2014); Eastern Conference Regular Season Champion (2014)
Tiffany Hayes Starter/Star (1.10) 30.7 High (1.20) 12.7 3.0 2.0 0.6 48.84 Hayes supplied Atlanta with needed pace whenever defenses overloaded toward McCoughtry. Her willingness to attack gaps in transition gave the Dream another downhill option, even though Chicago increasingly packed the paint as the series progressed. (Swish Appeal) Eastern Conference Regular Season Champion (2014)
Erika de Souza Starter/Star (1.10) 27.7 Medium (1.10) 12.7 5.3 0.7 1.0 47.19 De Souza handled the physical work inside, creating second chances and battling Sylvia Fowles around the rim. Independent playoff coverage regularly highlighted Atlanta’s frontcourt strength as one of its biggest advantages before Chicago’s late-game surge shifted the series. (Swish Appeal) WNBA All-Star (2014); Eastern Conference Regular Season Champion (2014)
Shoni Schimmel Key Contributor (1.05) 19.3 Medium (1.10) 6.3 2.7 5.7 1.0 36.73 Schimmel brought instant creativity off the bench, pushing tempo and attempting passes few guards would even try. Analysts viewed her as Atlanta’s offensive spark, capable of changing momentum quickly even if her high-risk approach occasionally produced turnovers. (Swish Appeal) WNBA All-Star (2014); WNBA All-Rookie Team (2014); Eastern Conference Regular Season Champion (2014)
Jasmine Thomas Key Contributor (1.05) 22.7 Medium (1.10) 7.3 3.0 3.3 0.7 32.34 Thomas focused on organizing Atlanta’s offense while taking difficult defensive assignments in the backcourt. Her missed late free throws became a defining moment of the deciding game, overshadowing an otherwise steady series directing the offense. (Swish Appeal) Eastern Conference Regular Season Champion (2014)
Celine Dumerc Key Contributor (1.05) 28.0 Low (1.00) 5.0 3.0 5.0 1.0 29.40 Dumerc appeared only once in the series but immediately settled the offense with patient ball movement. Throughout the season, coaches valued her experience and decision-making as a contrast to Atlanta’s faster, more improvisational guards. (Swish Appeal) Eastern Conference Regular Season Champion (2014)
Aneika Henry-Morello Bench (1.00) 16.3 Low (1.00) 6.3 2.3 0.3 0.7 19.20 Henry-Morello delivered energetic frontcourt minutes by finishing around the basket and competing on the glass. Contemporary playoff reporting gave her credit for helping maintain Atlanta’s physical identity whenever the starting forwards rested. (Swish Appeal) Eastern Conference Regular Season Champion (2014)
Matee Ajavon Bench (1.00) 3.5 Low (1.00) 0.0 1.0 0.5 0.0 3.00 Ajavon played only a brief reserve role, and independent game coverage offered little player-specific analysis beyond noting her spot minutes in the guard rotation. (Swish Appeal) Eastern Conference Regular Season Champion (2014)
ATLANTA DREAM TOTALS 219.5 86.3 34.9 21.1 13.3 386.72 Eastern Conference Regular Season Champion (2014)