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Naz Hillmon Makes History as WNBA's Sixth Player of Year

9/21/2025

Summary

Story summary

Naz Hillmon of the Atlanta Dream earned the 2025 WNBA Sixth Player of the Year award, marking a franchise first.
She averaged 8.6 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 2.4 assists, up from 5.4 points and 4.8 rebounds in 2024.
Hillmon made 53 three-pointers this season, a significant rise from one in her first three years.
She played all 44 games, coming off the bench in 27, and set a franchise record with 150 consecutive appearances.
The Dream recorded a franchise-high 30 wins but lost to the Indiana Fever in the playoffs.

History

Historical Context

The Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) was founded in 1996 to elevate women's professional sports. The Atlanta Dream, established in 2008, achieved a milestone with Naz Hillmon's Sixth Player of the Year award in 2025, marking the franchise's first such honor. Hillmon's 53 three-pointers reflect the increasing skill and visibility of women's basketball, fostering future growth in the sport.

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Story summary

Naz Hillmon of the Atlanta Dream earned the 2025 WNBA Sixth Player of the Year award, marking a franchise first.
She averaged 8.6 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 2.4 assists, up from 5.4 points and 4.8 rebounds in 2024.
Hillmon made 53 three-pointers this season, a significant rise from one in her first three years.
She played all 44 games, coming off the bench in 27, and set a franchise record with 150 consecutive appearances.
The Dream recorded a franchise-high 30 wins but lost to the Indiana Fever in the playoffs.

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