Most observers believed it was only a question of timing rather than possibility for Seattle Storm center Dominique Malonga to secure her inaugural WNBA dunk. Ultimately, the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game served as the perfect stage for the milestone.
During the second period of this yearly, relaxed-defense showcase, the 6-foot-6 Malonga slammed one home following a setup from Angel Reese. According to Storm franchise records, this feat makes her just the seventh player in league history to execute a dunk during an All-Star matchup, as well as the youngest ever to achieve it at just 20 years of age.
She subsequently established another historic mark by becoming the most youthful competitor to secure a double-double in an All-Star Game, racking up 12 points alongside 13 rebounds as a reserve player for Team Coop.
Ultimately, Team Spoon secured the victory with a final score of 129-122.
Although Malonga has yet to record a dunk during her initial 63 regular-season appearances with Seattle, she has previously accomplished the feat during her stints in European leagues and with Unrivaled. Furthermore, she showcased this ability during her very first practice session with the Storm last year, following her selection as the number two draft choice in the 2025 WNBA Draft.
The anticipation surrounding a potential dunk from Malonga was a prominent talking point leading up to the exhibition, particularly after her teammate Flau’jae Johnson jokingly threatened to cut off all communication with her if she failed to deliver.
Fortunately, the locker room harmony in Seattle remains perfectly intact.
Following a promising inaugural campaign, Malonga has demonstrated significant development for the Storm, even though her individual progress has not prevented the franchise from struggling with a league-worst 6-23 record during the season’s opening half.
