She’s called “Hollywood” for a reason. No one shines brighter than Atlanta Dream guard Chennedy Carter when the lights are on. With the glitzy nickname she picked up in high school because of her popularity on and off the court, Carter has embraced the tenets of stardom. She turns it on when the pressure is at its highest and, after a captivating run at Texas A&M, appears on her way to becoming one of the W.N.B.A.’s biggest names. “They have always slept on me,” Carter said, referring to coaches and others who she felt overlooked her ability.

Source: New York Times August 28, 2020 15:33 UTC