The Atlanta Dream made the decision to part ways with head coach Tanisha Wright.
On Wednesday afternoon, Atlanta general manager and executive vice president Dan Padover announced the departure of Tanisha Wright as head coach. Padover released the following statement:
The Atlanta Dream have decided to part ways with head coach Tanisha Wright. We appreciate her contributions to the team and wish her the best in the future. We believe a change is necessary to lead our players and organization to the next phase of success in the WNBA.
Despite being named Coach of the Year in 2022, Wright leaves with a 48-68 record and led the Dream to two consecutive playoff appearances.
On social media, Wright expressed gratitude for her time with the team, stating:
It has been an incredible experience coaching for 3 years. I want to thank every player I’ve coached for their hard work and dedication. Change is necessary for growth, and I look forward to the next chapter of my journey.
Over the course of 3 years this has been an incredible experience for me.
I want to thank every player I’ve had the pleasure of coaching. You all fought hard to lay some incredible groundwork, fought hard for the organization and fought hard for our culture…for that I am
— Coach Tanisha Wright (@coachtwright_) October 2, 2024
Extremely thankful.
To the staff I’ve had the opportunity to work with, it was a pleasure, my hope is that you’ve learned as much as I’ve learned through our journey together.
Lastly, I want to Thank the Atlanta Dream Organization for giving me an opportunity to lead such
— Coach Tanisha Wright (@coachtwright_) October 2, 2024
Incredible people. Although, our time together has come to an end, I wish nothing but the best as you continue your journey of being the best organization in sports.
Change is inevitable for growth. This next season will be my season of growth.
— Coach Tanisha Wright (@coachtwright_) October 2, 2024
The Dream are now in search of a new head coach, joining other teams like the Los Angeles Sparks, Chicago Sky, and the expansion Golden State Valkyries.
