Atlanta Dream star Allisha Gray had a little extra protection in her last outing — and it came in the form of her trademark goggles.
Late in the Dream’s recent matchup, Gray absorbed a tough foul that had fans gasping. But instead of leaving the game shaken, the veteran guard brushed it off, thanks to what she jokingly referred to as her “protective shield.”
“The spirit of the goggles protected Lish,” fans quipped online, after Gray popped right back up and continued playing without missing a beat. The lighthearted moment quickly circulated on social media, with teammates and supporters alike praising her toughness and unique look.
Gray, who has been putting together one of the best seasons of her professional career, has made her goggles a signature part of her game-day appearance. Beyond being a fashion statement, they’ve proven to be a vital piece of equipment in moments like these.
Her resilience has mirrored her performance this season. Gray continues to thrive as a go-to scorer for Atlanta, already setting a new franchise single-season points record earlier this year. Plays like this only add to her growing legend and remind fans of her grit.
The Dream went on to finish strong, but the foul-and-goggles moment might have been the highlight of the night for Atlanta faithful, who flooded social media with clips, memes, and plenty of laughter.
For Gray, it was business as usual: take the hit, adjust the goggles, and keep leading the Dream forward.
