Jonquel Jones captures WNBA All-Star MVP, dedicates award to late aunt
ESPN WNBA • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 3:26 AM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
Jonquel Jones won MVP honors at the WNBA All-Star Game held in Chicago, scoring 22 points, grabbing 13 rebounds, and dishing out eight assists. Her performance nearly achieved the second triple-double in WNBA All-Star history as she helped Team Spoon secure a 129-122 victory over Team Coop. Jones dedicated her award to her recently deceased aunt, describing her as a central figure in her family. The event took a personal turn for Jones, who mentioned discussions with her family about participating following her aunt's passing. This marks Jones' sixth All-Star appearance.
- •Jonquel Jones scores 22 points and collects 13 rebounds in the game.
- •Team Spoon defeats Team Coop 129-122 at the All-Star Game.
- •Jones dedicates her MVP award to her late aunt.
- •She fell short of a triple-double with eight assists.
- •Jones connects with former President Barack Obama during the weekend.
- 7:33 AMESPN WNBA — Jones emotional as ASG MVP win caps trying week
- 3:26 AMYahoo Sports — An emotional Jonquel Jones wins WNBA All-Star MVP, dedicates honor to late aunt
"It was an emotional night for Jonquel Jones as she won MVP honors at the WNBA All-Star Game and dedicated the award to her aunt, who recently died. Jones fell just short of the second triple-double in WNBA All-Star history with 22 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists to help Team Spoon top Team Coop 129-122. “My aunt meant a lot to me, she was one of the matriarchs in our family,” Jones said.
"Jonquel Jones won WNBA All-Star Game MVP honors Saturday but couldn't stop crying as she discussed a difficult weekend that included her late aunt's memorial service and the fallout from a viral remark she made about the Liberty's 2024 championship.
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External links- ESPN WNBAJul 26, 2026, 7:33 AMJones emotional as ASG MVP win caps trying week
Jonquel Jones won WNBA All-Star Game MVP honors Saturday but couldn't stop crying as she discussed a difficult weekend that included her late aunt's memorial service and the fallout from a viral remark she made about the Liberty's 2024 championship.
- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 3:26 AMAn emotional Jonquel Jones wins WNBA All-Star MVP, dedicates honor to late aunt
It was an emotional night for Jonquel Jones as she won MVP honors at the WNBA All-Star Game and dedicated the award to her aunt, who recently died. Jones fell just short of the second triple-double in WNBA All-Star history with 22 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists to help Team Spoon top Team Coop 129-122. “My aunt meant a lot to me, she was one of the matriarchs in our family,” Jones said.
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