Allisha Gray named WNBA Eastern Conference Player of the Month after leading Dream to hot start
Atlanta Dream star Allisha Gray has been named the Kia WNBA Eastern Conference Player of the Month for May.
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Atlanta Dream star Allisha Gray has been named the Kia WNBA Eastern Conference Player of the Month for May.
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