On July 15, 2023, bay area native Chelsea Gray, WNBA Las Vegas Aces Point Guard, made the all-star team for the fifth time, playing with an advantage on home territory. Gray, a celebrated and one of the top players in the WNBA, is highly decorated and has achieved the Commissioner’s Top MVP Award, the Final’s MVP Award, and is a two-time WNBA Champion. Gray is known for her relentless and masterful moves in passing, often in a direction she is not looking. A skill that catches players off guard all the time. She did not disappoint in this area in this year's all-star game.

During the press conference, Gray talked about how many WNBA players go overseas during the offseason, given more significant pay and a broader visibility for branding. The conversation and negotiations around increased compensation overall for WNBA players have been ongoing for several years. Still, in the meantime, players are serious about their careers and being paid their worth. Hence other opportunities, such as playing overseas, are viable options.

Gray is excited about Dwayne Wade’s ownership stake in the WNBA’s Chicago Sky as she believes it will positively impact the WNBA overall. Also, Gray looks forward to having a presence in the Bay Area, being born, and raised in Hayward, CA. Details she hopes to share soon.