Atlanta’s center is putting together a legitimate case for All-Star selection, nine
Over her nine years in the WNBA, Cheyenne Parker has exemplified constant growth. She increased her scoring output in all but one of her six seasons with the Chicago Sky and has done the same in each of her three seasons in Atlanta. Now, Parker has her eyes set on becoming an All-Star for the first time.
“She’s a vet. So, she knows the game very well. I think one of the things that rubs off on her is her energy,” said rookie Laeticia Amihere before the Dream took on the Washington Mystics on Monday night. “She’s having an All-Star season, so I think she’s gonna have an All-Star performance today.”
Parker amplified her case for selection, despite the loss in D.C. with 23 points, 8 rebounds, 2 steals, and 3 blocks. This kind of performance has been common for Parker and Dream fans this season. She’s one of five players averaging 16 points, 7 rebounds, 1 block, and 1 steal per game in the WNBA this season. Two are All-Star starters (Breanna Stewart and A’ja Wilson) while the other two are former All-Stars in the reserve mix this season (Natasha Howard and Naphessa Collier).
Many factors go into All Star reserve selections. But Parker’s statistics and leadership role on a potential playoff team should put her in the conversation.