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Malonga Soars for Historic All-Star Game Dunk
26 Jul
Summary
- Dominique Malonga achieved a milestone dunk in the second quarter.
- She is the seventh player and youngest ever to dunk in the WNBA All-Star Game.
- Malonga averages 16.3 points and 8.5 rebounds this season.
Seattle Storm center Dominique Malonga made history during the recent WNBA All-Star Game by throwing down a powerful dunk. The 6-foot-6 player achieved this milestone in the second quarter, catching a pass from Atlanta Dream star Angel Reese.
Malonga's dunk marks her as the seventh player in league history to achieve this feat in an All-Star Game. Furthermore, the WNBA confirmed she is the youngest player ever to accomplish a dunk in the annual showcase. This remarkable achievement places her in an exclusive club, being the first player since Sylvia Fowles in 2022 to slam the ball during the exhibition game.
While Malonga has yet to record a regular-season dunk after 63 games, her aerial ability has been evident throughout her career, including in European leagues and Unrivaled. She showcased her dunking prowess even during her debut practice with the Storm shortly after being the second overall pick in last year's draft. Malonga is currently having a strong sophomore season, averaging 16.3 points and 8.5 rebounds per game.
