Allisha Gray Shines Bright as 2025 WNBA All-Star Starter for Atlanta Dream
Wow, what a moment this is for Atlanta Dream fans! Allisha Gray is making serious waves in the WNBA, and her latest milestone is one worth celebrating. Just announced earlier this week, Gray has officially been named a starter for the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game — the first Dream player to earn that honor since 2018. And let me tell you, this recognition couldn’t be more deserved.
Gray has been absolutely electric this season. She’s averaging a career-best 19.1 points per game, showcasing her elite scoring ability night after night. What’s more impressive is how efficiently she’s doing it — shooting nearly 46% from the field and an incredible 41.5% from three-point range. That kind of precision and consistency has turned her into one of the league’s most dangerous backcourt threats.
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Since arriving in Atlanta from Dallas in 2023, Gray has made the All-Star team each year, but 2025 marks the first time she's cracked the starting lineup — a huge personal and professional milestone. She’s now one of only four players in franchise history to reach three All-Star selections with the Dream. And this isn’t just a feel-good moment; it’s a reflection of hard work, growth, and leadership.
Joining her in Indianapolis for the All-Star festivities is teammate Rhyne Howard, who was announced as a reserve. Howard’s selection marks her third All-Star appearance in just four seasons, proving she's still one of the league’s brightest young stars. She’s been averaging 16.8 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 4.7 assists per game this season — numbers that speak to her all-around game and growing leadership.
Together, Gray and Howard are not only lighting up the scoreboard but leading the Dream to one of their strongest seasons yet. With an 11-7 record, Atlanta is tied for the fourth-best in the league, and these two stars are a big reason why.
What really stood out to me was the way this news was shared with the team. Head coach Karl Smesko made the announcement during practice, building that sense of team pride and excitement. “You have a teammate that just got announced to the All-Star Game... Rhyne,” he said. “Congratulations, you earned it.” That kind of recognition and camaraderie shows just how tight-knit this Dream squad is right now.
As fans, we get to watch these two represent not just the Dream, but the entire city of Atlanta on the league’s biggest stage. Mark your calendars — July 19, 8:30 p.m. ET — because Gray and Howard are set to shine in Indianapolis. And if their season performance so far is any indication, we’re in for something special.
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