Can Dominique Malonga dunk? Her WNBA slam count so far
Yes, Dominique Malonga can dunk — but the Seattle Storm All-Star has not dunked in a WNBA regular-season game yet. The 6-foot-6, 20-year-old has slammed in Europe, at her first Storm practice, and three times in Unrivaled's 3-on-3 league, fueling buzz she could throw one down at All-Star weekend.
Key Takeaways
- Dominique Malonga can dunk and has shown it in Europe, Storm practice, and Unrivaled.
- She has dunked three times in Unrivaled's 3-on-3 league this winter.
- She has not dunked in a WNBA regular-season game for Seattle.
- Teammates and fans are urging a possible All-Star dunk in Chicago.
- There have been 37 dunks in WNBA history, including 13 in All-Star Games.
The dunk question is following Malonga into her first All-Star appearance because her athleticism is already part of her viral brand. For more celebrity sports buzz, browse our Celebrity Breaking News hub.
Can Dominique Malonga dunk in games?
Yes. According to Yahoo Sports, reporting from The Sporting News, Malonga dunked in Europe before joining the WNBA and threw one down in her very first practice with the Storm.
She also dunked three times during Unrivaled's winter 3-on-3 season. That track record is why fans keep asking whether she will slam in league play.
How many times has she dunked in the WNBA?
Zero so far in WNBA regular-season games. The Seattle Times reports the 6-foot-6 center has dunked in international games and in Unrivaled, but has not slammed in a WNBA game yet.
Across league history, there have been 37 dunks: 22 in the regular season, two in the playoffs, and 13 in All-Star Games. Brittany Griner was the last to dunk, doing it twice in the 2023 All-Star Game.
Will Dominique Malonga dunk at All-Star weekend?
She is not promising anything, but she is open to it. Storm teammate Flau'jae Johnson publicly urged her to "throw that thing down" in the All-Star Game. Malonga said teammates want her to dunk and she wants to give fans that excitement if she gets the chance.
The timing fits her breakout. Averaging 16.3 points and 8.5 rebounds, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 draft is a first-time All-Star reserve and the third-youngest All-Star in WNBA history. She told People she was emotional after the selection and called her parents immediately.
Whether or not a slam drops in Chicago, Malonga's dunk ability is already confirmed. The next milestone fans are watching is the first official WNBA throwdown.