Jonquel Jones added another major honor to her résumé in Chicago, capturing 2026 WNBA All-Star MVP after powering Team Spoon to a 129-122 victory. Jones finished with 22 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists, delivering a complete performance on the league’s All-Star stage.
What happened
Jones influenced the game as a scorer, rebounder and facilitator, helping Team Spoon produce 129 points in the win. Her 22-point effort came alongside a game-high-impact stat line that included 13 rebounds and eight assists.
The performance gave Jones a double-double and left her just two assists short of a triple-double. In a high-scoring matchup that Team Spoon won by seven points, her all-around production earned the game’s top individual honor.
Why it matters
The All-Star MVP award gives Jones MVP honors from four different WNBA stages, a first in league history. She had already collected regular-season, Commissioner’s Cup and Finals MVP honors before completing the unprecedented set in Chicago.
That distinction further separates a career defined by success across multiple formats and moments. Regular-season excellence, an in-season competition, the championship stage and now the All-Star showcase have each ended with Jones receiving their highest individual recognition.
The range of those awards underscores the breadth of her impact. Jones has now been recognized for sustained performance, tournament success, postseason achievement and a standout showing among the league’s top players.
By the numbers
Jones accounted for 43 combined points, rebounds and assists. Her 22 points led the scoring portion of that total, while 13 rebounds secured the double-double and eight assists highlighted her ability to create opportunities beyond her own offense.
The near triple-double was the clearest measure of how broadly she affected the result. Jones reached double figures in two categories and came within two assists of doing so in a third, giving Team Spoon production in every major phase of the game.
What to watch next
Jones will return her attention to the regular season after adding the 2026 All-Star MVP trophy to her collection. The next chapter will be a shift from the All-Star spotlight back to the season schedule, now with another historic achievement attached to her résumé.