The Atlanta Dream 2020 relied on Chennedy Carter as their primary scorer and offensive catalyst, while Courtney Williams provided secondary scoring, rebounding, and playmaking from the backcourt. Monique Billings anchored the frontcourt with strong rebounding and defensive activity, and Elizabeth Williams added interior defense and efficient finishing. Atlanta’s statistical profile reflects a defense-minded team that competed on the glass but struggled to generate consistent, efficient offense.
Atlanta handed Laney a featured wing role after multiple veteran absences, and she responded with the breakout season many evaluators never saw coming. Independent coverage repeatedly highlighted how she evolved from a defensive specialist into a confident three-level scorer while still taking difficult perimeter assignments, making her the team’s most complete player throughout the shortened season. (WNBA)
Most Improved Player (5th)
Chennedy Carter
Starter/Star [1.1]
25.4
High [1.2]
17.4
2.3
3.4
1.2
64.42
Carter immediately looked comfortable attacking WNBA defenses, bringing explosive first-step speed and fearless shot creation that often changed Atlanta’s offensive rhythm. Writers consistently described her as one of the league’s most dynamic rookies, capable of carrying stretches of offense despite adjusting to professional defenses. (WNBA)
WNBA All-Rookie Team (2020)
Courtney Williams
Starter/Star [1.1]
30.8
High [1.2]
14.6
7.2
3.2
0.8
67.06
Williams filled multiple jobs as a physical scoring guard who also rebounded well above her size. Much of Atlanta’s offense relied on her ability to manufacture mid-range looks and keep possessions alive when structured sets stalled, even while opponents focused defensive attention on the backcourt. (WNBA)
None
Elizabeth Williams
Starter/Star [1.1]
29.4
Medium [1.1]
10.1
5.7
1.4
2.2
46.46
Williams remained the defensive backbone of the Dream, anchoring coverages and cleaning up mistakes around the basket. Season coverage frequently pointed to her communication and rim protection as stabilizing influences on one of the league’s youngest rotations. (WNBA)
None
Monique Billings
Starter/Star [1.1]
27.1
Medium [1.1]
8.5
8.5
1.2
1.9
48.40
Billings embraced an energy-forward role, attacking the offensive glass, switching defensively and providing hustle possessions that rarely appeared in traditional box scores. Coaches continued rewarding that activity with a much larger workload than in previous seasons. (WNBA)
None
Blake Dietrick
Key Contributor [1.05]
21.0
Medium [1.1]
5.9
1.6
3.4
0.9
27.95
Rather than hunting shots, Dietrick organized the second unit and stretched defenses with reliable perimeter shooting. Her decision-making helped Atlanta maintain offensive structure whenever the primary creators rested. (dream.wnba.com)
None
Shekinna Stricklen
Key Contributor [1.05]
21.9
Low [1.0]
6.1
1.9
0.6
0.3
18.69
Stricklen’s value came from spacing the floor and defending larger wings. Although her scoring varied from game to game, opponents continued respecting her outside shot, creating room for Atlanta’s attacking guards. (WNBA)
None
Glory Johnson
Key Contributor [1.05]
15.4
Low [1.0]
4.7
3.7
0.6
1.2
21.42
Johnson supplied experienced frontcourt depth and brought physicality whenever Atlanta needed extra rebounding. Her minutes fluctuated, but her willingness to battle inside gave the rotation added toughness. (WNBA)
None
Alexis Jones
Bench [1.0]
8.8
Low [1.0]
4.0
0.0
0.8
0.5
10.60
Jones saw limited opportunities as a reserve guard, mainly providing ball-handling insurance. Independent season coverage of her role was sparse, reflecting her place near the end of the rotation. (WNBA)
None
Kalani Brown
Bench [1.0]
6.1
Low [1.0]
3.0
1.2
0.0
0.2
8.80
Brown was used in short interior stints where her size could alter matchups around the rim. Limited contemporary reporting focused on her adapting to a reduced role behind Atlanta’s established frontcourt players.
None
Brittany Brewer
Bench [1.0]
6.6
Low [1.0]
0.8
1.0
0.0
1.4
6.40
Brewer flashed length and shot-blocking potential in brief appearances, though the small sample left little independent analysis beyond developmental projections.
None
Jaylyn Agnew
Bench [1.0]
5.9
Low [1.0]
1.3
0.4
0.3
0.0
4.00
Agnew’s rookie campaign featured only spot minutes as Atlanta evaluated her long-term fit. Independent coverage was limited because her role remained largely developmental throughout the season.
None
Erica McCall
Bench [1.0]
5.0
Low [1.0]
0.0
2.0
0.0
1.0
6.00
McCall appeared only once during the regular season, leaving very little contemporary independent reporting beyond roster updates and transaction coverage.
None
Kaela Davis
Bench [1.0]
1.0
Low [1.0]
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.00
Davis played only briefly before falling out of the rotation. Independent season coverage was extremely limited because of her minimal court time.
None
TOTALS
241.9
93.4
41.3
22.6
11.3
403.59
Most Improved Player (5th): 1; WNBA All-Rookie Team (2020): 1
