Allisha Gray credits golf with teaching patience during WNBA Finals

T.J. Keasal pitched a friendly challenge to Rhyne Howard.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

From buckets to birdies ⛳️ Allisha Gray shares how golf has taught her patience before T.J. Keasal puts a friendly chal Via @WNBA on X

What happened: Allisha Gray detailed how picking up golf improved her off-court temperament during WNBA Season 30. T.J. Keasal then put a friendly competition on the table for Gray and backcourt partner Rhyne Howard during the championship series.

Why it matters: Gray and fellow 2026 All-Star selection Rhyne Howard have anchored the perimeter throughout the playoffs after representing the club at All-Star Weekend in Chicago in July. Howard, the 2022 top overall pick, also earned All-Defensive First Team honors during the 2026 campaign.

What to watch: Gray and Howard finish out the 2026 WNBA Finals before entering the offseason ahead of the 2027 season.

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@WNBA 2026-10-23T18:02:43.349590+00:00

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