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Atlanta Dream GM Dan Padover’s opening statement from exit interviews today.

“I’m as excited as I’ve ever been for this team and what’s to come.” #WNBA #WNBATwitter pic.twitter.com/SOwc5U9Yy1

— Meghan L. Hall (@ItsMeghanLHall) September 26, 2023

Atlanta Dream HC Tanisha Wright’s opening statement from exit interviews.

“Really extremely proud to have been able to coach this team and who they were and how they showed up on a daily basis.” #WNBA #WNBATwitter pic.twitter.com/RpVI9ZcVZE

— Meghan L. Hall (@ItsMeghanLHall) September 26, 2023

@MG_Schindler asked how hard it can be to focus on the big picture. GM Dan Padover spoke to the team building for the future.

Wright: “Bigger picture is always back there. At times, I have to be reminded of that, but it’s never lost in what we’re building.”#WNBA #WNBATwitter pic.twitter.com/jHZp8YfF43

— Meghan L. Hall (@ItsMeghanLHall) September 26, 2023

I asked Dan Padover about his initial thoughts about the Atlanta Dream’s roster now that the season is over.

Obviously didn’t get into specifics, but said they will be aggressive in these areas:

➡️ internal growth
➡️ trade/free agency market
➡️ the draft#WNBA #WNBATwitter pic.twitter.com/WwxvDEx4Eg

— Meghan L. Hall (@ItsMeghanLHall) September 26, 2023

I also asked HC Tanisha Wright about what she thought of her growth this year as well.

She gave very transparent thoughts.

Answer ⤵️#WNBA #WNBATwitter pic.twitter.com/FbYdqrrQNo

— Meghan L. Hall (@ItsMeghanLHall) September 26, 2023

@MG_Schindler asked Allisha Gray what this season in Atlanta has meant to her.

“(It’s been) refreshing. This season, I was able to see the player that I really am, be myself, and be more free…it was fun too.” #WNBA #WNBATwitter pic.twitter.com/dYFA3b6e74

— Meghan L. Hall (@ItsMeghanLHall) September 26, 2023

I asked Allisha Gray what has it been like to play so free this season and what has been going through her mind.

“Nothing.”

*immediately laughs then follows up*

“I’m at my best when I’m able to play without thinking.“#WNBA #WNBATwitter pic.twitter.com/9o3z5c5TIr

— Meghan L. Hall (@ItsMeghanLHall) September 26, 2023

@MG_Schindler also asked about offseason plans.

Rhyne: Working out, a player development job down in Florida, and golfing.

Allisha: Training, opening a restaurant in Milledgeville,GA, and golfing.

*both immediately smiled over golfing*#WNBA #WNBATwitter pic.twitter.com/RuQyoe536R

— Meghan L. Hall (@ItsMeghanLHall) September 26, 2023

I asked Rhyne Howard if she had any thoughts about her growth this season as a player.

Answer ⤵️#WNBA #WNBATwitter pic.twitter.com/9rCBuT9c3v

— Meghan L. Hall (@ItsMeghanLHall) September 26, 2023

Highlights this season:

Allisha: First time All-Star, making playoffs, and getting more wins.

Rhyne: Making the most out of what faced us, the water wars, and our ability to have fun.

Howard says she definitely won the water wars. 🤣

(Q: @JameelahJNBA) #WNBA #WNBATwitter pic.twitter.com/LAmC2Q6BD6

— Meghan L. Hall (@ItsMeghanLHall) September 26, 2023