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Atlanta Dream coach Karl Smesko speaks to a media member during his introductory press conference Tuesday.

Atlanta Dream head coach Karl Smesko speaks during his introductory press conference at Signia by Hilton Atlanta, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Dream general manager Dan Padover speaks during the introductory press conference for new Atlanta Dream head coach Karl Smesko (not pictured) at Signia by Hilton Atlanta, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Dream head coach Karl Smesko speaks to a media member during his introductory press conference at Signia by Hilton Atlanta, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Dream head coach Karl Smesko, right, speaks during his introductory press conference next to Atlanta Dream general manager Dan Padover at Signia by Hilton Atlanta, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard, center, asks a question to new Atlanta Dream head coach Karl Smesko (not pictured) during his introductory press conference at Signia by Hilton Atlanta, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, in Atlanta. Also pictured are Atlanta Dream players, Nia Coffey, left, and Allisha Gray. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Dream head coach Karl Smesko, center, greets Atlanta Dream players Rhyne Howard, left, and Allisha Gray after his introductory press conference at Signia by Hilton Atlanta, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Atlanta Dream players from left to right; Allisha Gray, Rhyne Howard, and Nia Coffey speak to members of the media after the introductory press conference for new Atlanta Dream head coach Karl Smesko (not pictured) at Signia by Hilton Atlanta, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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Atlanta Dream head coach Karl Smesko speaks during his introductory press conference at Signia by Hilton Atlanta, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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