Last Updated on July 14, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

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) 30.7 High (1.20) 21.1 4.9 3.1 2.5 83.42 Atlanta’s offense revolved around her relentless downhill attacks and shot creation from the wing. Season-long coverage consistently described her as the franchise’s emotional engine, with defenders struggling to contain her first step while coaches embraced the occasional high-risk style because of the pressure she put on opposing defenses. (WNBA) WNBA All-Star (2010), All-WNBA First Team (2010), WNBA Scoring Champion (2010), All-WNBA Defensive Second Team (2010)
Sancho Lyttle Starter/Star (1.10) 29.1 Medium (1.10) 12.8 9.9 2.2 2.3 65.68 The frontcourt was built around her mobility and defensive versatility rather than isolation scoring. Analysts regularly praised her ability to guard multiple positions, clean the glass and create extra possessions through relentless offensive rebounding, making her one of Atlanta’s most dependable two-way players. (Basketball Reference) WNBA All-Star (2010)
Erika de Souza Starter/Star (1.10) 25.6 Medium (1.10) 12.4 8.3 0.9 2.0 57.77 Anchoring the paint, she embraced the physical work that freed Atlanta’s perimeter scorers to attack. Independent coverage often highlighted her screening, interior defense and willingness to battle bigger posts without needing plays called for her. (Basketball Reference) None
Iziane Castro Marques Starter/Star (1.10) 28.9 High (1.20) 16.9 1.7 2.6 0.9 58.08 As Atlanta’s secondary creator, she thrived when pushing the tempo and attacking before defenses were set. Writers frequently noted that her confidence could swing games in either direction, but her shot-making remained essential to spacing the floor beside McCoughtry. (Basketball Reference) None
Shalee Lehning Starter/Star (1.10) 23.5 Medium (1.10) 3.7 2.7 4.8 1.0 29.52 Rather than hunting her own offense, the rookie point guard earned trust by organizing possessions and keeping Atlanta’s transition attack flowing. Contemporary reporting praised her poise, passing instincts and willingness to defend bigger guards despite modest scoring numbers. (Basketball Reference) WNBA All-Rookie Team (2010)
Armintie Herrington Bench (1.00) 16.5 Low (1.00) 4.9 3.0 1.8 1.0 21.40 Used primarily as an energy reserve, she changed games with defensive pressure and transition speed. Independent coverage regularly pointed to her athleticism and willingness to accept difficult perimeter defensive assignments whenever Atlanta needed a spark. None
Alison Bales Bench (1.00) 15.6 Low (1.00) 3.9 3.8 0.8 1.8 20.60 Filled a specialist role as a rim protector who supplied length off the bench. Contemporary independent reporting was limited, though available coverage consistently mentioned her value as a defensive reserve capable of altering shots without requiring offensive touches. None
Kelly Miller Bench (1.00) 16.4 Low (1.00) 3.6 1.9 2.6 0.9 18.00 Served as a veteran stabilizer in the backcourt, providing ball movement and spacing with the second unit. Coverage from the season emphasized her experience and decision-making more than her individual production. None
Yelena Leuchanka Bench (1.00) 10.6 Low (1.00) 4.2 2.6 0.4 0.8 16.00 Worked as a reserve post who supplied size and rebounding in limited minutes. Independent reporting from the season was sparse, but available analysis viewed her as dependable frontcourt depth capable of matching up with physical interior players. None
Coco Miller Bench (1.00) 7.3 Low (1.00) 3.1 0.6 0.8 0.2 9.40 Her role centered on keeping the offense organized during brief reserve appearances. Limited contemporary coverage described her as a reliable veteran presence whose steady decision-making helped Atlanta’s second unit. None
Brittainey Raven Bench (1.00) 5.4 Low (1.00) 1.5 0.9 0.4 0.2 6.00 Saw only a developmental role as a rookie. Independent reporting from the season was limited, with most discussion focusing on her long-term athletic upside rather than immediate rotation impact. None
Totals — 209.6 — 88.1 39.8 22.9 13.4 386.87 Combined production for all players listed during the regular season. WNBA All-Star (2010): Angel McCoughtry, Sancho Lyttle; All-WNBA First Team (2010): Angel McCoughtry; WNBA Scoring Champion (2010): Angel McCoughtry; All-WNBA Defensive Second Team (2010): Angel McCoughtry; WNBA All-Rookie Team (2010): Shalee Lehning

Playoffs

Player Name Role Tier MPG Usage Tier PPG RPG APG STK (SPG + BPG) Impact Index Notes Awards
Angel McCoughtry Starter/Star (1.10) 30.9 High (1.20) 26.7 5.4 2.3 2.6 97.15 Atlanta’s playoff offense flowed almost entirely through her isolation scoring and relentless rim pressure. National coverage centered on her record-setting 42-point performance against New York in the Eastern Conference Finals, while opponents routinely loaded extra defenders toward her because she was the clear focal point of every half-court possession. (WNBA) WNBA All-Star (2010), All-WNBA First Team (2010), All-WNBA Defensive Second Team (2010), WNBA Scoring Champion (2010), Eastern Conference Champion (2010)
Iziane Castro Marques Starter/Star (1.10) 32.1 High (1.20) 16.9 2.4 2.0 0.2 56.50 Working beside McCoughtry, she filled the secondary creator role by attacking early in the shot clock and spacing the floor from deep. Playoff analysis frequently noted that Atlanta was at its best when her perimeter shooting punished defenses for collapsing on McCoughtry. (WNBA) Eastern Conference Champion (2010)
Sancho Lyttle Starter/Star (1.10) 25.4 Medium (1.10) 10.6 9.6 1.7 3.1 60.26 Rather than demanding touches, she anchored Atlanta’s interior through rebounding, switching and physical defense. Her work on the glass was repeatedly highlighted during the playoff run, where she finished among the postseason rebounding leaders while handling difficult frontcourt matchups. (Basketball Reference) WNBA All-Star (2010), Eastern Conference Champion (2010)
Erika de Souza Starter/Star (1.10) 25.7 Medium (1.10) 10.3 8.3 1.1 3.0 54.21 Used as the defensive backbone of the frontcourt, she protected the rim without needing offensive volume. Throughout the playoffs her screening, interior positioning and shot blocking gave Atlanta a reliable physical presence against elite opposing posts. (Basketball Reference) Eastern Conference Champion (2010)
Coco Miller Key Contributor (1.05) 25.7 Medium (1.10) 10.6 2.7 3.3 1.3 41.35 Stepping into a much larger postseason workload, she balanced ball-handling with perimeter defense and rarely forced the offense. Independent coverage of Atlanta’s Finals run often pointed to her composure as an important complement to the team’s higher-volume scorers. (WNBA) Eastern Conference Champion (2010)
Armintie Herrington Key Contributor (1.05) 25.7 Low (1.00) 5.0 2.7 3.6 0.9 25.62 Her value came from on-ball defense and transition energy rather than shot creation. During the postseason she frequently accepted difficult perimeter assignments, allowing Atlanta’s primary scorers to conserve energy for the offensive end. (WNBA) Eastern Conference Champion (2010)
Shalee Lehning Bench (1.00) 13.1 Low (1.00) 2.9 1.9 2.6 0.4 15.60 The rookie point guard handled short reserve stretches with an emphasis on ball movement and tempo. Contemporary reporting generally praised her decision-making and willingness to organize the offense without searching for her own scoring. WNBA All-Rookie Team (2010), Eastern Conference Champion (2010)
Yelena Leuchanka Bench (1.00) 9.6 Low (1.00) 3.4 2.0 0.4 0.5 12.60 Used as frontcourt depth, she provided rebounding and size in short appearances. Independent playoff coverage mentioning her role was limited, with most discussion focusing on Atlanta’s primary post rotation. Eastern Conference Champion (2010)
Alison Bales Bench (1.00) 7.3 Low (1.00) 1.4 1.7 0.4 1.3 9.60 Her minutes were situational, usually when Atlanta needed additional rim protection. Contemporary independent reporting was limited, though available coverage consistently viewed her as a defensive specialist off the bench. Eastern Conference Champion (2010)
Kelly Miller Bench (1.00) 6.8 Low (1.00) 2.5 0.5 1.5 0.3 9.60 The veteran guard played a limited reserve role focused on steady ball handling and spacing. Independent postseason discussion was sparse, reflecting her reduced place in Atlanta’s playoff rotation. Eastern Conference Champion (2010)
Brittainey Raven Bench (1.00) 1.0 Low (1.00) 0.8 0.3 0.0 0.0 2.20 Appeared only briefly during the playoff run. Contemporary independent reporting on her postseason role was extremely limited because she remained outside the regular rotation. Eastern Conference Champion (2010)
Totals — 203.3 — 90.9 36.9 19.2 15.3 384.69 Combined playoff production for all players listed during Atlanta’s 2010 run to the WNBA Finals. Eastern Conference Champion (2010); WNBA All-Star (2010): Angel McCoughtry, Sancho Lyttle; All-WNBA First Team (2010): Angel McCoughtry; All-WNBA Defensive Second Team (2010): Angel McCoughtry; WNBA Scoring Champion (2010): Angel McCoughtry; WNBA All-Rookie Team (2010): Shalee Lehning