| Sancho Lyttle |
Starter/Star (1.1) |
27.4 |
High (1.2) |
13.0 |
7.5 |
1.5 |
2.6 |
64.94 |
Anchored Atlanta’s interior with elite rebounding and versatile defense, regularly switching between power forward and center. Independent coverage throughout the Dream’s breakthrough season praised her relentless motor and defensive instincts as key reasons the franchise reached its first postseason. |
WNBA All-Star (2009), WNBA All-Defensive Second Team (2009), Eastern Conference Semifinalist (2009) |
| Erika de Souza |
Starter/Star (1.1) |
27.3 |
High (1.2) |
11.8 |
9.1 |
1.1 |
2.2 |
63.89 |
Functioned as the physical backbone of Atlanta’s frontcourt, controlling the paint through rebounding and interior defense rather than high-volume scoring. Journalists covering the Dream frequently highlighted her chemistry with Sancho Lyttle in forming one of the league’s toughest rebounding duos. |
Eastern Conference Semifinalist (2009) |
| Chamique Holdsclaw |
Starter/Star (1.1) |
28.3 |
High (1.2) |
13.9 |
4.4 |
2.2 |
1.7 |
58.08 |
Operated as Atlanta’s veteran half-court scorer before injuries limited her availability. Season reporting emphasized that her experience gave the young Dream offensive structure early in the year, although her absence later shifted more responsibility onto the team’s younger core. |
Eastern Conference Semifinalist (2009) |
| Angel McCoughtry |
Key Contributor (1.05) |
21.6 |
High (1.2) |
12.8 |
3.1 |
2.1 |
2.6 |
52.42 |
Brought instant energy as a rookie sixth player, attacking relentlessly in transition and disrupting opponents with aggressive perimeter defense. Independent observers consistently described her athleticism as transformational, and her role steadily expanded as the season progressed. |
WNBA Rookie of the Year (2009), WNBA All-Rookie Team (2009), Eastern Conference Semifinalist (2009) |
| Iziane Castro Marques |
Starter/Star (1.1) |
26.9 |
High (1.2) |
14.4 |
2.2 |
2.0 |
1.2 |
52.27 |
Filled the role of Atlanta’s primary perimeter shot creator, willingly taking difficult jumpers and late-clock attempts. Coverage acknowledged her streaky efficiency but also noted that her willingness to create offense relieved pressure from the Dream’s young guards. |
Eastern Conference Semifinalist (2009) |
| Shalee Lehning |
Key Contributor (1.05) |
20.8 |
Medium (1.1) |
3.0 |
2.3 |
3.7 |
0.6 |
22.18 |
Ran the offense with a pass-first mindset, earning trust through poise and decision-making rather than scoring. Local and national coverage often pointed to her court vision and composure as qualities that stabilized Atlanta’s young backcourt. |
WNBA All-Rookie Team (2009), Eastern Conference Semifinalist (2009) |
| Michelle Snow |
Key Contributor (1.05) |
14.8 |
Medium (1.1) |
5.4 |
4.3 |
0.5 |
0.9 |
25.64 |
Added experienced interior depth off the bench, giving Atlanta reliable rim protection and rebounding in limited minutes. Independent reporting viewed her as an important veteran complement to the Dream’s starting frontcourt. |
Eastern Conference Semifinalist (2009) |
| Nikki Teasley |
Key Contributor (1.05) |
23.4 |
Medium (1.1) |
3.9 |
1.7 |
3.5 |
1.0 |
23.33 |
Served as a steady floor general during her brief stint, prioritizing ball movement and organization over shot creation. Because injuries limited her season, contemporary independent coverage focused more on her veteran leadership than her statistical impact. |
Eastern Conference Semifinalist (2009) |
| Ivory Latta |
Bench (1.0) |
14.6 |
Low (1.0) |
6.1 |
0.7 |
1.4 |
0.5 |
17.40 |
Provided instant offense as a reserve guard, using her quick release and deep shooting range to change the pace of games. Writers noted that her microwave scoring fit well beside Atlanta’s larger wings despite an inconsistent rotation role. |
Eastern Conference Semifinalist (2009) |
| Coco Miller |
Bench (1.0) |
12.0 |
Low (1.0) |
3.9 |
1.5 |
1.0 |
0.5 |
13.80 |
Filled a utility backcourt role, spacing the floor and defending multiple guard positions when called upon. Independent reporting on her season was limited because she primarily handled complementary responsibilities. |
Eastern Conference Semifinalist (2009) |
| Jennifer Lacy |
Bench (1.0) |
11.3 |
Low (1.0) |
3.0 |
2.2 |
0.3 |
0.5 |
12.00 |
Played as a reserve stretch forward whose value came from floor spacing and positional versatility rather than offensive volume. Contemporary independent coverage of her individual season was relatively limited. |
Eastern Conference Semifinalist (2009) |
| Tamera Young |
Bench (1.0) |
6.5 |
Low (1.0) |
2.7 |
1.3 |
0.5 |
0.6 |
10.20 |
Appeared in a limited reserve role after being acquired during the season, bringing athletic defense and transition energy whenever opportunities arose. Independent reporting was sparse because of her reduced workload. |
Eastern Conference Semifinalist (2009) |
| Armintie Herrington |
Bench (1.0) |
8.9 |
Low (1.0) |
1.5 |
1.5 |
0.4 |
0.5 |
7.80 |
Missed significant time because of injury, limiting both her minutes and overall influence. Available independent coverage focused more on Atlanta’s effort to regain her defensive presence than on her individual production. |
Eastern Conference Semifinalist (2009) |
| Team Totals |
— |
255.8 |
— |
95.8 |
41.6 |
22.3 |
16.4 |
— |
Combined Atlanta Dream regular-season totals from the players listed in the dataset. |
WNBA Rookie of the Year (2009): Angel McCoughtry; WNBA All-Star (2009): Sancho Lyttle; WNBA All-Defensive Second Team (2009): Sancho Lyttle; WNBA All-Rookie Team (2009): Angel McCoughtry, Shalee Lehning; Eastern Conference Semifinalist (2009) |
