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Jonquel Jones Wins All-Star MVP, Completes Historic Quadruple

7/26/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Jonquel Jones (center, New York Liberty) earned All-Star MVP with 22 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists as Team Spoon beat Team Coop 129-122 on July 25, 2026, becoming the first player to win season, Cup, Finals and All-Star MVPs.
The United Center drew a record 19,783 fans and commissioner Cathy Engelbert was booed.
Dominique Malonga dunked at 6:24 left in the first half, the first All-Star dunk since 2022.

History

Historical Context

Lisa Leslie’s historic dunk on July 30 2002 gave the WNBA its first official slam and helped the Los Angeles Sparks win a second championship, marking a shift toward greater athleticism. By 2024 the league logged at least 37 dunks from eight players, a trend that set the stage for Jonquel Jones’s sweep of season, Cup, Finals and All-Star MVP awards on July 25 2026 at the United Center.

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Story summary

Jonquel Jones (center, New York Liberty) earned All-Star MVP with 22 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists as Team Spoon beat Team Coop 129-122 on July 25, 2026, becoming the first player to win season, Cup, Finals and All-Star MVPs.
The United Center drew a record 19,783 fans and commissioner Cathy Engelbert was booed.
Dominique Malonga dunked at 6:24 left in the first half, the first All-Star dunk since 2022.

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