Allisha Gray, the talented guard from the Atlanta Dream, etched her name in the WNBA record books during the 2024 All-Star weekend. Not only did she showcase her skills, but she also made history by achieving a remarkable double victory.
According to a tweet by ClutchPoints [@ClutchPoints]. This win wasn’t just another championship moment; it cemented Gray’s place in WNBA history.
The tweet reads:
“Allisha Gray takes home the 2024 Starry three-point contest trophy Allisha makes history by becoming the first player in WNBA History to win both the skills challenge and the three-point contest.”
Allisha Gray takes home the 2024 Starry three-point contest trophy 🏆
Allisha makes history by becoming the first player in WNBA History to win both the skills challenge and the three-point contest.pic.twitter.com/wqfr9HAFBS
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) July 20, 2024
The Kia Skills Challenge Triumph
In the Kia Skills Challenge, Allisha Gray faced off against fellow competitors Sophie Cunningham, Brittney Griner, Marina Mabrey, and Kelsey Mitchell. The challenge tests players’ agility, passing accuracy, and ball-handling abilities. Gray blazed through the first round with a time of 31.2 seconds, securing her spot in the final round alongside Cunningham (35.5 seconds). In the championship round, Gray’s strategy paid off as she finished with a winning time of 32.1 seconds. Her lightning-fast start and accurate passes sealed her victory, making her the 2024 Kia Skills Challenge champion.
Allisha Gray’s STARRY® 3-Point Contest Triumph
Gray’s historic night continued as she stepped onto the court for the STARRY® 3-Point Contest. Competing against Stefanie Dolson, Jonquel Jones, Marina Mabrey, and Kayla McBride, Allisha Gray aimed to hit shots from beyond the arc. In the first round, she posted a solid score of 23 points, including three successful shots from the money ball rack. Jones, her closest competitor, finished with 26 points. Both players advanced to the final round.
In the championship round, Allisha Gray maintained her composure. Going first, she replicated her earlier performance, sinking three money balls and finishing with a final score of 22. Jones gave it her all but fell just one shot short, scoring 21 points. Gray’s consistency and clutch shooting secured her victory, making her the first-ever player to win both the 3-Point Contest and the Skills Challenge in the same night.
Rhyne Howard, another standout from the Atlanta Dream, also made waves during the All-Star festivities. In the 3×3 showcase, representing Team USA, Howard dominated by scoring 12 of the team’s 19 points. Team USA emerged victorious in the exhibition match, defeating their opponents 19-16. Howard’s resilience and work ethic after recovering from an injury were evident, reinforcing her status as a rising star in the league.
