The Most Overlooked MVP Candidate in the WNBA? Allisha Gray’s Case by the Numbers

While A’ja Wilson, Napheesa Collier, and Alyssa Thomas have dominated the MVP conversation, Allisha Gray’s performance warrants serious consideration. Through 24 games, Gray has emerged as one of the most consistent and productive two-way guards in the league.

Key 2025 Statistics (as of July 26)

• Games Played: 24

• Minutes per Game: 35.6 (Most among MVP candidates)

• Points per Game: 19

• Rebounds per Game: 5.8 (Tied 20th in WNBA with Brittney Griner)

• Assists per Game: 4

• Field Goal %: 44.8%

• 3-Point %: 39.3% (Highest among MVP candidates)

• Free Throw %: 81.6%

• Turnovers per Game: 1.9 (Lowest among MVP candidates)

  
  

Gray leads all MVP contenders in minutes per game, reflecting her importance to the Atlanta Dream’s rotation and game plan. Her 3-point shooting efficiency (39.3%) also ranks above Napheesa Collier (34.1%), Alyssa Thomas (—), and A’ja Wilson (20.7%), providing Atlanta with critical perimeter scoring.

Despite being a guard, Gray ranks in the top 20 league-wide in rebounding, demonstrating her versatility and physicality on both ends of the floor. She’s also averaging a career-high 4.0 assists, contributing to playmaking responsibilities while maintaining a low turnover rate.

In comparison:

• Collier is shooting 51.9% from the field with 23.1 PPG and 7.7 RPG

• Wilson contributes 22 PPG, 9 RPG, and 2.3 BPG on 47.9% shooting

• Thomas leads in assists (9.4 APG) and rebounds (9.4 RPG) but trails in scoring (15.1 PPG) and efficiency (66.7% FT)

  
  

Gray’s numbers place her just behind these three in overall production, but her combination of perimeter scoring, rebounding, playmaking, and efficiency make her a strong fourth in the MVP race. If Atlanta maintains a playoff position and Gray continues this level of output, she is likely to receive MVP votes and deserves All-WNBA recognition.