Dominique Malonga delivered a milestone moment at the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game, becoming the fifth player to dunk in the event. The achievement came during the 20-year-old’s first All-Star selection and added another distinction to her second WNBA season.

What happened

Malonga entered the showcase as a reserve before joining a short list of players who have dunked on the WNBA All-Star stage. Her finish made an immediate mark on an event featuring the league’s leading players.

The appearance represented new territory for Malonga, who had not previously been selected as an All-Star. She arrived at the event with production that included 15.9 points and 7.4 rebounds per game during the regular season.

Why it matters

The dunk made Malonga only the fifth player to accomplish the feat in a WNBA All-Star Game. That history places her alongside Jonquel Jones and Brittney Griner among the players who have dunked in the event.

For Malonga, the moment carries significance beyond a single play. She reached the milestone at age 20, during her first All-Star appearance and only her second season in the WNBA.

The combination of her age, selection and place in the event’s dunk history gives Malonga another early-career distinction. It also turned her reserve appearance into one of the defining achievements of her All-Star debut.

By the numbers

Malonga entered All-Star weekend averaging 15.9 points, 7.4 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.2 blocks per game. Those figures provided the regular-season foundation for her first selection to the showcase.

Her scoring and rebounding averages stood at the center of that production, while her block average reflected an impact on the defensive end. The All-Star dunk added a separate historical marker to the statistical profile she had established before the break.

The defining number from the showcase was five. Malonga’s dunk placed her in that exclusive group in her first opportunity on the WNBA All-Star stage.

What to watch next

Malonga will return to regular-season play following her first All-Star appearance. The next phase of her second WNBA season will offer her an opportunity to build on the averages she carried into the weekend.

Her All-Star debut is now part of the league’s event history, regardless of what follows. The dunk ensured that Malonga leaves the 2026 showcase with a milestone attached to her name.