Dominique Malonga, our 20-year-old phenom for the Seattle Storm, just punched her ticket to the 2026 All-Star Game, a testament to her absolutely dominant season averaging 16.3 points and 8.5 rebounds per game. But let’s be real, while her all-around game is making waves, there’s one specific thing every single fan in the Emerald City, and probably the whole league, is buzzing about: is she going to throw down a dunk?
Malonga’s Game Is So Much More Than Just Dunks
Man, oh man, our girl is a certified superstar already. At 6-foot-6, Malonga isn’t just about the highlight reel stuff. She’s a legit force, and those 16.3 points and 8.5 boards per game this season? That’s what earned her that All-Star spot, showing everyone her game is so much more than just her eye-catching ability to dunk. She’s a foundational piece for the Storm, and she’s only 20! Can you even believe it? The future in Seattle is looking incredibly bright with her leading the charge.
We’ve Seen The Evidence: Dunks Are Real
So, can she actually dunk? Absolutely. This isn’t just a rumor floating around. Malonga was throwing down jams back in Europe before she even stepped foot on WNBA hardwood. And get this: she dunked in her very first practice with the Storm. Yeah, you read that right. First practice! Just this past winter, she put on a show in the 3-on-3 Unrivaled league, throwing down *three* dunks there. We’ve seen the receipts, the footage, the pure athleticism. The dunks are real, folks, and they are spectacular.
The Moment The WNBA Is Waiting For
But here’s the thing that’s got everyone on the edge of their seats: Dominique Malonga has NOT dunked yet in a regular season WNBA game for the Storm. Not one. It’s wild, right? With her skill, her height, and her history, you’d think it would’ve happened already. But the league has yet to see it in a game that counts towards the standings. And now, she’s headed to the All-Star Game. If there was ever a stage, a moment, for Malonga to finally throw one down for the whole WNBA world to witness, this is it. The word is it’s “probably coming soon,” and honestly, in an All-Star Game setting, the chance is “even better.” You know she’s going for it if she gets the opportunity.
This All-Star Game isn’t just another appearance for our Seattle Storm star. It’s the ultimate stage. The eyes of the entire league will be locked on Dominique Malonga. Will this be the game, the moment, the iconic play where she finally delivers that first WNBA regular season dunk? You better believe every fan in the Emerald City will be glued to their screens, waiting to explode when it happens. Let’s go, Malonga, make history!
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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