Brittney Griner, a seasoned player with the Phoenix Mercury since 2013, has announced her signing with the Atlanta Dream for the 2025 WNBA season. This marks a significant shift as Griner, a two-time scoring champion, joins a team with a promising young roster, including All-Stars Rhyne Howard and Allisha Gray. The Dream, hoping to improve after recent playoff exits, has recruited FGCU coach Karl Smesko to enhance their offense. Griner's departure from Phoenix comes amid strategic changes, including the acquisition of Alyssa Thomas, which affected their frontcourt dynamics.
Griner brings a veteran presence to a promising young core in Atlanta, and after being swept in the first round of the playoffs, the Dream aims for progress.
Griner hinted at a possible exit from Phoenix when she said she would be taking meetings with other teams for the first time in free agency.
Smesko thrived at the NCAA level by prioritizing layups and 3-pointers, and Griner's shot distribution will presumably have to evolve in Atlanta.
Griner's choice of the Dream comes as a surprise since she is leaving a top-flight practice facility for one that lacks its own space.
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