Dominique Malonga, the Seattle Storm's No. 2 overall pick, aims to make a splash in the WNBA with her impressive dunking ability, already demonstrated during her time in France. The 19-year-old cites LeBron James as her idol, expressing a desire to have him courtside when she pulls off her first dunk against a fellow WNBA player. Notably, her skills have drawn comparisons to Victor Wembanyama, a fellow French basketball player and the No. 1 NBA draft pick. Malonga's athleticism suggests that her first dunk could occur during her rookie season.

Since Lisa Leslie made history in 2002 by dunking in a WNBA game, only a handful of players have followed suit, with Brittney Griner leading the pack. Viral moments like a recent video shared by Rickea Jackson of the Los Angeles Sparks highlight Malonga's dunking prowess. However, as she prepares for the Storm's upcoming preseason game, Malonga's recent absence for training camp raised questions about her transition to the professional scene.