Jonquel Jones becomes first to win MVP across four WNBA stages

A record 19,783 attended the game at United Center.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 261 min read

Another achievement for JJ 💥 Jonquel Jones becomes the first player in WNBA History to win MVP (2021), Commissioner’s C Via @WNBA on X

What happened: Jonquel Jones earned league MVP in 2021, Commissioner’s Cup MVP in 2023 and Finals MVP in 2024. Her 2026 All-Star MVP completed the four-award set.

Why it matters: The six-season run Jones also made her sixth All-Star appearance in 2026.

By the numbers: Jones recorded 22 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists in a 129-122 win.

What to watch: Regular-season play after the All-Star break will return the focus to the 2026 playoff race.

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