| Rhyne Howard |
Starter/Star [1.1] |
31.4 |
High [1.2] |
16.2 |
4.5 |
2.8 |
2.4 |
68.90 |
Howard immediately became Atlanta’s offensive focal point as the No. 1 pick, carrying a heavy shot-creation burden while defending top perimeter scorers. Independent coverage praised her poise, deep shooting range and willingness to embrace a franchise-building role despite constant defensive attention. (WNBA) |
WNBA Rookie of the Year (2022); WNBA All-Star (2022); WNBA All-Rookie Team (2022) |
| Tiffany Hayes |
Starter/Star [1.1] |
27.5 |
High [1.2] |
16.2 |
3.6 |
2.1 |
0.8 |
59.66 |
Hayes returned from injury looking like Atlanta’s most efficient veteran scorer, attacking the rim with purpose instead of forcing perimeter looks. Although injuries limited her games played, she remained the steadying influence for an otherwise youthful backcourt. (Basketball Reference) |
None |
| Cheyenne Parker-Tyus |
Starter/Star [1.1] |
26.2 |
Medium [1.1] |
11.8 |
6.2 |
2.0 |
1.9 |
52.51 |
Parker-Tyus thrived as the primary interior option, combining efficient finishing with improved passing from the high post. Season analysis regularly highlighted her consistency and versatility as one of Atlanta’s most dependable frontcourt players. (Basketball Reference) |
None |
| Maya Caldwell |
Key Contributor [1.05] |
23.8 |
Medium [1.1] |
10.9 |
2.4 |
2.2 |
1.0 |
38.38 |
Caldwell stepped into meaningful minutes without hesitation, spacing the floor and making quick decisions that complemented Atlanta’s primary creators. Independent observers viewed her shooting confidence as an unexpected boost for the rotation. (Basketball Reference) |
None |
| Aari McDonald |
Key Contributor [1.05] |
24.3 |
Medium [1.1] |
11.1 |
2.3 |
2.6 |
1.4 |
40.19 |
McDonald embraced a more aggressive attacking role, using her speed to pressure opposing guards and generate transition opportunities. Coaches increasingly trusted her with on-ball responsibilities as the season progressed. (Basketball Reference) |
None |
| AD Durr |
Key Contributor [1.05] |
19.9 |
Medium [1.1] |
10.7 |
1.9 |
1.7 |
0.4 |
33.96 |
Durr brought needed perimeter shot creation after returning to the league, showing flashes of the scoring instincts that made them a high draft pick. Limited availability prevented a larger offensive role, but their spacing remained valuable. (Basketball Reference) |
None |
| Erica Wheeler |
Starter/Star [1.1] |
26.3 |
Medium [1.1] |
8.4 |
3.1 |
3.9 |
1.2 |
40.41 |
Wheeler directed Atlanta’s offense as the veteran point guard, organizing younger teammates while setting the defensive tone at the point of attack. Independent reporting often emphasized her leadership and communication as much as her production. (Basketball Reference) |
None |
| Nia Coffey |
Key Contributor [1.05] |
21.0 |
Low [1.0] |
6.4 |
5.2 |
0.8 |
0.7 |
27.09 |
Coffey filled a glue-player role by defending multiple positions and doing much of the physical work that rarely drew headlines. Her flexibility allowed Atlanta to mix frontcourt combinations throughout the season. (Basketball Reference) |
None |
| Monique Billings |
Key Contributor [1.05] |
17.4 |
Low [1.0] |
6.5 |
6.3 |
1.1 |
1.1 |
31.29 |
Billings continued to earn minutes through relentless rebounding and defensive activity rather than designed offensive touches. Her energy consistently changed the pace of second-unit lineups. (Basketball Reference) |
None |
| Kristy Wallace |
Key Contributor [1.05] |
20.8 |
Low [1.0] |
6.6 |
2.3 |
2.2 |
0.8 |
24.99 |
Wallace played with the composure expected of an experienced international guard, keeping the ball moving and defending either backcourt spot. Her adaptability proved especially useful as Atlanta shuffled lineups. (Basketball Reference) |
None |
| Naz Hillmon |
Key Contributor [1.05] |
19.8 |
Low [1.0] |
4.4 |
5.1 |
1.2 |
0.9 |
24.36 |
Hillmon carved out a niche through physical rebounding and intelligent positioning rather than scoring volume. Analysts frequently pointed to her basketball IQ and willingness to embrace complementary responsibilities. (Basketball Reference) |
None |
| Kia Vaughn |
Bench [1.0] |
13.8 |
Low [1.0] |
2.5 |
3.2 |
0.9 |
0.6 |
14.40 |
Vaughn’s veteran experience gave Atlanta dependable frontcourt depth, particularly in defensive coverages and screen-setting. Contemporary independent reporting on her season focused primarily on her leadership value. |
None |
| Destiny Slocum |
Bench [1.0] |
13.7 |
Low [1.0] |
4.7 |
1.3 |
1.3 |
0.0 |
14.60 |
Slocum appeared briefly after joining the roster, operating as a reserve playmaker with limited opportunities to establish rhythm. Independent season coverage of her role was limited because of the small sample. |
None |
| Megan Walker |
Bench [1.0] |
9.6 |
Low [1.0] |
3.3 |
0.8 |
0.4 |
0.3 |
9.60 |
Walker served as a depth wing whose primary responsibility was providing floor spacing in short stretches. Limited contemporary reporting reflected her reduced place in the rotation. |
None |
| Beatrice Mompremier |
Bench [1.0] |
8.3 |
Low [1.0] |
2.1 |
2.8 |
0.4 |
0.7 |
12.00 |
Mompremier returned in a limited reserve role, offering interior size and rebounding while working back into game condition. Independent reporting was sparse because of her restricted minutes. |
None |
| Yvonne Turner |
Bench [1.0] |
8.0 |
Low [1.0] |
0.5 |
1.0 |
0.5 |
0.5 |
5.00 |
Turner appeared only briefly as emergency backcourt depth. Contemporary independent coverage was limited due to her minimal playing time. |
None |
| Kaila Charles |
Bench [1.0] |
2.0 |
Low [1.0] |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.00 |
Charles played only one game, leaving little season-specific independent analysis beyond roster transaction reporting. |
None |
| TOTALS |
|
335.2 |
|
122.0 |
50.7 |
28.6 |
15.8 |
497.35 |
|
WNBA Rookie of the Year (2022): 1; WNBA All-Star (2022): 1; WNBA All-Rookie Team (2022): 1 |
