Tag: WNBA
How a tumultuous summer and a partner’s encouraging words inspired Renee Montgomery to become an Atlanta Dream owner
"If there’s one thing Renee does, she takes an idea and she brings it to life.” As vice president of the Dream, Montgomery is the first former WNBA player to own part of a franchise.
Meet Nicki Collen, the new head coach of the Atlanta Dream
“You feel a little bit like a one man show,” Nicki Collen says, contemplating her first few days on the job as the new head coach of the Atlanta Dream. “One woman show, I guess.”
Atlanta Dream: Who will step up while Angel McCoughtry is out?
Top scorer Angel McCoughtry is out this season, but these Atlanta Dream teammates are ready to step up.
New WNBA president Lisa Borders wants to fill seats with fans as passionate as she is
In January 2008 the WNBA unveiled its first women’s pro team in Atlanta: the Dream. The basketball team became a reality largely due to the efforts of a group of boosters led by then City Council President Lisa Borders. Eight years later the former mayoral candidate and self-described “raving” WNBA fan has landed a dream gig—league president.
The Best Team You’ve Never Seen
The owners of the Atlanta Dream, the city’s five-year-old WNBA franchise, are wondering where everyone is.