| Angel McCoughtry |
Starter/Star (1.10) |
30.0 |
High (1.20) |
19.5 |
5.7 |
2.8 |
2.3 |
79.99 |
Atlanta’s offense still began with McCoughtry breaking down defenses off the dribble, but she mixed timely playmaking with her scoring instead of forcing every possession. Late-season coverage highlighted how she delivered in pressure games, including a 31-point performance that kept the Dream in the playoff race. (Swish Appeal) |
WNBA All-Star (2016); All-WNBA Second Team (2016); WNBA All-Defensive First Team (2016) |
| Elizabeth Williams |
Starter/Star (1.10) |
34.7 |
High (1.20) |
11.9 |
8.1 |
1.2 |
3.1 |
63.10 |
Rather than chasing touches, Williams transformed Atlanta with rim protection and pick-and-roll defense. Independent film analysis credited her arrival with turning one of the league’s weakest defenses into a far more disciplined unit, while her offensive rebounding created valuable second chances. (Swish Appeal) |
WNBA Most Improved Player (2016); WNBA All-Star (2016) |
| Tiffany Hayes |
Starter/Star (1.10) |
30.8 |
High (1.20) |
15.0 |
3.4 |
2.4 |
1.4 |
58.08 |
Hayes became the ideal secondary scorer, attacking open lanes whenever defenses overloaded toward McCoughtry. Her breakout campaign gave Atlanta another reliable late-clock option, and observers viewed her improved efficiency as one of the team’s biggest offensive developments. (Swish Appeal) |
WNBA All-Star (2016) |
| Layshia Clarendon |
Starter/Star (1.10) |
28.2 |
High (1.20) |
10.4 |
4.3 |
3.5 |
0.8 |
50.95 |
Clarendon quietly held the backcourt together by pushing tempo, defending multiple positions and making connective plays. Teammates and coaches consistently praised the energy and competitiveness that rarely appeared fully in the box score. (Swish Appeal) |
None |
| Sancho Lyttle |
Starter/Star (1.10) |
30.1 |
Medium (1.10) |
7.6 |
7.8 |
1.8 |
3.1 |
49.37 |
Before a season-ending foot injury, Lyttle anchored Atlanta’s defensive identity with versatile switching and relentless rebounding. Her absence forced major lineup adjustments, underscoring how important her mobility had become to the Dream’s system. (Swish Appeal) |
None |
| Bria Holmes |
Key Contributor (1.05) |
21.3 |
Medium (1.10) |
7.5 |
2.6 |
1.2 |
1.1 |
28.24 |
Holmes settled into a scoring role off the wing, showing flashes of the shot-making that made her a high draft pick. Atlanta relied on her athleticism to provide offense when the starting unit needed another creator. (Swish Appeal) |
WNBA All-Rookie Team (2016) |
| Aneika Henry-Morello |
Key Contributor (1.05) |
17.9 |
Low (1.00) |
5.2 |
4.7 |
0.4 |
1.2 |
24.99 |
Henry-Morello earned minutes with physical rebounding and dependable interior defense rather than scoring. Her willingness to embrace a low-usage role gave Atlanta steady production from the second unit. (WNBA) |
None |
| Carla Cortijo |
Bench (1.00) |
10.9 |
Low (1.00) |
4.7 |
1.6 |
1.6 |
0.3 |
16.40 |
Cortijo brought pace and ball movement whenever she entered the rotation. Contemporary independent coverage of her season was limited, but game reports frequently noted her ability to change tempo in short bursts. (WNBA) |
None |
| Matee Ajavon |
Bench (1.00) |
10.6 |
Low (1.00) |
3.3 |
1.6 |
1.2 |
0.7 |
13.60 |
Ajavon filled a utility guard role, contributing defensive pressure and veteran decision-making despite an inconsistent offensive workload. She was primarily used to stabilize reserve lineups. (WNBA) |
None |
| Reshanda Gray |
Bench (1.00) |
9.6 |
Low (1.00) |
3.4 |
2.5 |
0.1 |
0.2 |
12.40 |
Gray supplied energetic minutes around the basket and attacked the offensive glass whenever called upon. Independent reporting on her individual season was limited, with most attention focused on Atlanta’s veteran frontcourt. (WNBA) |
None |
| Markeisha Gatling |
Bench (1.00) |
10.5 |
Low (1.00) |
2.6 |
2.4 |
0.4 |
0.6 |
12.00 |
Gatling filled a reserve interior role, using size to battle inside in short appearances. Contemporary coverage of her contributions was sparse outside rotation updates and game notebooks. (WNBA) |
None |
| Meighan Simmons |
Bench (1.00) |
5.9 |
Low (1.00) |
3.1 |
0.4 |
0.3 |
0.2 |
8.00 |
Simmons was used almost exclusively as an instant-offense option from the perimeter. Limited playing time meant independent reporting centered more on roster depth than individual performances. (WNBA) |
None |
| Rachel Hollivay |
Bench (1.00) |
8.9 |
Low (1.00) |
1.2 |
2.1 |
0.1 |
0.5 |
7.80 |
Hollivay’s role revolved around rebounding and interior defense in brief stretches. Contemporary player-specific coverage was limited beyond routine game reports. (WNBA) |
None |
| DeLisha Milton-Jones |
Bench (1.00) |
8.9 |
Low (1.00) |
2.1 |
1.8 |
0.4 |
0.5 |
9.60 |
Near the end of her career, Milton-Jones was valued as much for leadership as for production. Atlanta’s younger frontcourt frequently benefited from her experience and communication. (WNBA) |
None |
| Cierra Burdick |
Bench (1.00) |
3.6 |
Low (1.00) |
0.4 |
0.5 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
1.80 |
Burdick saw only limited opportunities, leaving little season-specific independent analysis beyond roster and transaction coverage. Available reporting primarily viewed her as developmental depth. (WNBA) |
None |
| Avery Warley-Talbert |
Bench (1.00) |
4.0 |
Low (1.00) |
0.0 |
1.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
2.00 |
Warley-Talbert appeared only once, and no meaningful independent season-specific reporting discussed her on-court role beyond roster depth. (WNBA) |
None |
| ATLANTA DREAM TOTALS |
|
315.2 |
|
115.2 |
49.5 |
23.2 |
17.5 |
437.42 |
|
WNBA Most Improved Player (2016): Elizabeth Williams; WNBA All-Star (2016): Angel McCoughtry, Elizabeth Williams, Tiffany Hayes |
