The Atlanta Dream 2019 were led by Tiffany Hayes as their primary scoring option, while Renee Montgomery and Brittney Sykes provided additional perimeter production and playmaking. Elizabeth Williams anchored the frontcourt with rebounding and interior defense, and Jessica Breland added versatility on both ends. Atlanta’s statistical profile reflects a defense-oriented team that competed on the glass but struggled with offensive efficiency and consistent outside shooting.
Atlanta leaned on Hayes as its primary shot creator after Angel McCoughtry’s absence reshaped the offense. Defenses consistently loaded toward her, yet she remained the team’s late-clock option and emotional leader despite difficult spacing around her. (WNBA)
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Elizabeth Williams
Starter/Star [1.1]
28.4
High [1.2]
9.3
6.5
1.2
2.5
51.74
Operating as the interior anchor, Williams carried heavy defensive responsibilities while finishing around the rim and protecting the paint. Her rim presence remained one of the few constants on a rebuilding roster throughout the season. (WNBA)
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Brittney Sykes
Starter/Star [1.1]
25.9
High [1.2]
10.2
4.4
2.5
1.1
47.78
Sykes played an aggressive downhill role, often attacking in transition and taking difficult perimeter assignments. Coaches continued trusting her athleticism even as her outside shot fluctuated during the regular season. (WNBA)
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Renee Montgomery
Starter/Star [1.1]
27.9
Medium [1.1]
9.5
2.2
2.6
1.1
37.75
Montgomery balanced lead-guard duties with much of Atlanta’s perimeter shooting. Independent coverage frequently highlighted her importance as the club’s most reliable floor spacer and secondary organizer. (WNBA)
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Jessica Breland
Starter/Star [1.1]
23.2
Medium [1.1]
7.5
7.3
1.7
2.4
36.54
Breland handled the toughest frontcourt matchups, cleaned the glass and provided versatile help defense. Her value extended beyond the box score through communication and defensive positioning. (WNBA)
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Alex Bentley
Key Contributor [1.05]
21.9
Medium [1.1]
9.0
1.9
3.0
1.0
34.42
Bentley supplied instant offense off the bench before occasionally moving into larger ball-handling duties. Her ability to create shots gave Atlanta needed offensive variety with the second unit. (WNBA)
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Monique Billings
Key Contributor [1.05]
19.1
Low [1.0]
5.5
6.9
0.6
1.0
29.40
Billings earned minutes through relentless energy, offensive rebounding and defensive activity rather than designed scoring opportunities. Her development was viewed as one of the brighter long-term stories for the franchise. (WNBA)
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Nia Coffey
Key Contributor [1.05]
13.9
Low [1.0]
5.0
2.8
0.4
1.0
19.32
After arriving via trade, Coffey filled a flexible reserve role at multiple frontcourt spots. Her willingness to defend different matchups helped stabilize bench lineups despite inconsistent offensive production.
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Marie Gulich
Bench [1.0]
11.3
Low [1.0]
3.3
2.7
0.6
1.0
15.20
Gülich provided size and physical screening in limited minutes while adapting to the WNBA game. Contemporary coverage suggested her role centered on rotational depth rather than featured offensive touches.
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Maite Cazorla
Bench [1.0]
15.4
Low [1.0]
3.0
0.7
1.6
0.6
11.80
The rookie guard was used primarily to settle the offense and move the ball, showing flashes of court vision while adjusting to the league’s pace and physicality.
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Alaina Coates
Bench [1.0]
8.3
Low [1.0]
2.8
3.0
0.1
0.9
13.60
Injuries limited Coates’ opportunity, leaving her in a small reserve role where she supplied rebounding and interior size when available. Independent season coverage on her was limited.
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Haley Peters
Bench [1.0]
6.5
Low [1.0]
0.5
0.5
0.3
0.6
3.80
Peters appeared only briefly in the rotation. Limited contemporary independent reporting exists, with coverage largely noting her depth role and spot minutes.
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Angel McCoughtry
Starter/Star [1.1]
0.0
Low [1.0]
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.00
McCoughtry missed essentially the entire season because of injury, forcing Atlanta to redistribute offensive responsibilities and leadership across the roster.
