Jaylyn Sherrod in a white jersey defends Sami Whitcomb in a black jersey during a game between the Phoenix Mercury and Atlanta Dream
Phoenix Mercury guard Sami Whitcomb (33) drives on Atlanta Dream guard Jaylyn Sherrod (4) in the first quarter at Gateway Center Arena at College Park. (Photo credit: Brett Davis | Imagn Images)

She’s seen the bright lights before. In fact, the lights haven’t been brighter than they were in 2024 when she lifted up the WNBA Championship Trophy as a member of the New York Liberty.

When Jaylyn Sherrod stepped under the lights as a member of the Atlanta Dream’s starting lineup against the Indiana Fever on Sunday, Aug. 16, though, it was the brightest lights that she’s played under as a member of her current team.


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