The Upcoming WNBA Season: Dunk Opponent Awaits Rickea Jackson
"Rickea Jackson from Sparks casually teases about avoiding being overpowered by Dominique Malonga"
Get ready for the 2025 WNBA season, and a new challenge that wasn't present last year! The Seattle Storm's new, tall French sensation, Dominique Malonga, is making waves with her impressive dunking skills. And poor Rickea Jackson from the Los Angeles Sparks is petrified at the possibility of becoming the first WNBA player to get dunked upon.
Jackson took to social media with a prayer, "Lord, please don't let me be the first WNBA player to get dunked on. Amen," she posted on her Twitter account. This post was in response to a viral video from 2022 featuring Malonga nonchalantly dunking with one hand.
Her response sparked a playful exchange, with fellow player Sydney Colson of the Indiana Fever quoting Jackson's tweet, "Lord, please let Rickea be the first WNBA player to get dunked on. Amen!" Jackson hilariously replied, "I literally cannot STAND you!!!!!!" Colson added, "Whether it's this season or in 4 years, they're gonna pull up your tweets when it happens."
The Storm further fueled the fire hours later, posting a new video showcasing Malonga's thrilling dunking prowess. This fast-rising talent has already made history as the youngest player ever drafted into the WNBA. Before joining the Storm, Malonga made headlines as the first Frenchwoman to dunk in an official game while playing for Lyon. She also won a silver medal with the French team at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Eight players have dunked in WNBA history, with Brittney Griner and Jonquel Jones being the only active players still able to slam it home. Jackson, who was the fourth-overall pick in the 2024 draft, averaged 13.4 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.5 assists in her Sparks rookie campaign.
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- In the WNBA's history, only eight players have managed to pull off a dunk, with Brittney Griner and Jonquel Jones being the only active players who can still soar for a slam dunk.
- The upcoming 2025 WNBA season is sparking excitement for potential dunks, as Seattle Storm's Dominique Malonga, a rising star, showcases her impressive dunking prowess.
- Reminiscing on the past, Lisa Leslie's iconic dunk in the 2002 matchup against Miami Sol remains unforgettable, further emphasizing the rarity of this feat in WNBA basketball.
- The Los Angeles Sparks' Rickea Jackson, the fourth-overall pick in the 2024 draft, averaged 13.4 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.5 assists in her rookie season, and she stands at the brink of possibly being the first WNBA player to be dunked upon.
- The increased focus on dunking potential in the 2025 WNBA preseason has brought a new level of anticipation for sports fans, eagerly waiting to witness history being made on the court.
