Video: Atlanta Dream star sends Mother’s Day greeting

Atlanta Dream guard Layshia Clarendon talks about the special bond with her mother in her video tribute for Mother's Day.

Atlanta Dream guard Layshia Clarendon talks about the special bond with her mother in her video tribute for Mother's Day.

Mother’s Day is just a few days away and the AJC asked some local sports figures to give their thoughts on the special ladies in their lives in advance of the big day.

Hear what Atlanta Dream guard Layshia Clarendon had to say about her mom: 'She's awesome .... I love her.'

Julian Gressel of the Atlanta United said this about his mother: 'Thank you for everything you've ever done for me …..' Teammate Harrison Heath on his mother: 'Shout out to my mom, you've been there for me from the very start …..'

Check back Friday and Saturday to see more video tributes, and see the entire playlist Sunday on Mother’s Day.

> Friday: Freddie Freeman and Dansby Swanson of the Braves

> Saturday: Georgia Tech football coach Paul Johnson