Atlanta Dream Star Makes WNBA History — But Is Allisha Gray Being Slept On?

Allisha Gray may be rewriting the history books, but outside the city limits of Atlanta, few seem to be reading the story.

On 3 July, the Atlanta Dream guard was named the WNBA's Eastern Conference Player of the Month for June, as reported by the WNBA. This is her second consecutive monthly award. In doing so, Gray became the first player in franchise history to win the honour twice in a single season. That puts her in rare company, matching a feat not seen in the East since Elena Delle Donne in 2019.

Yet despite these accolades, MVP-level numbers and leading the Dream to fourth place in the WNBA standings, there's a perplexing silence surrounding her name on the national stage. Could it be that one of the league's most efficient and complete players is hiding in plain sight?

Dominating Quietly: The Rise of a Silent Superstar

Gray is not a newcomer to elite performance, but in 2025, her game has reached another level altogether. She's averaging 19.5 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game as per Atlanta News First, while shooting 46.9% from the field and a blistering 42.4% from beyond the arc.

Even more impressively, she leads the WNBA in advanced metrics like Win Shares (3.7) and Offensive Win Shares (2.8), numbers that quantify a player's total contribution to winning. In other words, no one in the league has had a greater overall impact on their team's success than Gray.

Her June alone featured a career-high 32-point outburst against Washington, where she added five rebounds, four assists, and three steals in a 33-point blowout, leading to the Dream's largest margin of victory in over a decade.

And yet, the buzz remains muted. There has been no MVP chatter, no national media spotlight. Just quiet, consistent dominance.

A Streak of Firsts in Atlanta

This season has been filled with milestones for the 29-year-old. Beyond her back-to-back Player of the Month awards, she's now a three-time All-Star — named a starter for the first time this year.

She's also the only player in the league to average over 19 points per game and shoot above 40% from both the field and three-point range. That efficiency makes her offensive game nearly impossible to scheme against.

Since joining the Atlanta Dream in 2023, Gray's impact has been transformational. She's posted 16.9 points, 4.8 rebounds and 3.1 assists across 95 games, numbers that far exceed her production during her six-year tenure with Dallas.

And it's not just personal stats. When Gray scores 15 or more, the Dream are 11–2 this season. Her scoring is directly tied to winning. It's not flashy, it's fundamental. And that might be the problem.

Why the Silence?

So why isn't Allisha Gray part of the MVP conversation?

It could be market size, or perhaps the star power of other big names in flashier cities. It might also be because games such as the Atlanta Dream vs Seattle Storm doesn't draw the same clicks as a Liberty vs Aces matchup, reports Athlon Sports.

But numbers don't lie, and Gray's speak volumes. With the Storm vs Dream showdown highlighting her growing influence in the Eastern Conference, it's time for fans and analysts alike to tune in.

She's been the best player on the floor in most of her games. She's elevated her team to the upper tier of the WNBA. And she's doing it all without the kind of fanfare often reserved for less productive but more marketable stars.

As the season charges toward the playoffs, Gray and the Atlanta Dream have made it clear they're not just chasing relevance, they're chasing rings. And whether or not the hype follows, Atlanta's silent superstar is making noise where it matters most: in the standings.