Here are 10 reasons why you should #WNBAvote for Atlanta Dream Angel McCoughtry.
#1) She’s moving on up!
Angel now ranks 15th overall among WNBA career scoring leaders, most recently surpassing Swin Cash.
ROSEMONT, IL – AUGUST 17: Angel McCoughtry #35 of the Atlanta Dream drives past Swin Cash #8 of the Chicago Sky on August 17, 2012 at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2012 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images)
#2) She’s breaking records
She became the second fastest in league history to reach 5,000 points.
#3) She’s not new to this. She’s a 4x WNBA All-Star.
UNCASVILLE, CT – JULY 25: Angel McCoughtry #35, Kelsey Bone #3, Shoni Schimmel #23, Marissa Coleman #25, and Stefanie Dolson #31 of the Eastern Conference All Stars stand on the court during the Boost Mobile WNBA All-Star 2015 Game at the Mohegan Sun Arena on July 25, 2015 in Uncasville, Connecticut. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2015 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images)
#4) Angel McCoughtry has been selected Player of the Week 16 times in her nine seasons. She was just named WNBA Eastern Conference Player of the Week for her performance from June 18 – June 24.
Check out Angel Mc-COUGH-try sick moves from the last couple of games.
#5) She’s a GUARDian angel She is a 7x member of the WNBA All-Defensive team and is now 10th place all-time.
#6)Air Jordan Angel. She’s a 2× WNBA scoring champion.
WHITE PLAINS, NY – JUNE 19: Angel McCoughtry #35 of the Atlanta Dream shoots the ball against the New York Liberty on June 19, 2018 at Westchester County Center in White Plains, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Steve Freeman/NBAE via Getty Images)
#7) She’s a 2× WNBA Peak Performer.
But, she hasn’t peaked. She hit a career-high 39 points in a game against New York Liberty (6/19) this season.
#8) She came out with guns blazing. She was the WNBA Rookie of the Year (2009) and was a member of the WNBA All-Rookie Team (2009).
SECAUCUS, NJ – APRIL 9: Number one overall pick Angel McCoughtry of the Atlanta Dream poses for a portrait during the 2009 WNBA Draft on April 9, 2009 in Secaucus, New Jersey. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
#9) A champion at home and a champion away. She’s a 4x Turkish President Cup winner, 2× Turkish National League champion, a Turkish Cup winner, a Hungarian National League champion, a EuroLeague winner, and a Lebanese Basketball League champion.
#10) She makes every minute count!
Fans can #WNBAvote for Angel McCoughtry on WNBA.com, on the WNBA App, and on Twitter. To vote on Twitter, you must publish a Tweet that includes the hashtag #WNBAVote and Angel McCoughtry’s name or Twitter handle @angel_35.
Fans can submit a minimum of (1) player, or up to ten (10) players, per device per 24 hours. The WNBA App can be download for free from the Apple App Store or Google Play. Voting ends Thursday, July 12 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
