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# Storm All-Star Weekend Recap: Malonga Shines in First Appearance
- URL: https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/storm-all-star-weekend-recap-malonga-shines/
- Published: 2026-07-26T22:15:29.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-08T06:14:04.000Z
- Author: Connor Benintendi
- Tags: News, Analysis, Dominique Malonga, Flau'jae Johnson, Natisha Hiedeman, Storm

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![  Seattle Storm forward Dominique Malonga goes up for a layup during the team’s 110-107 loss to the Indiana Fever on Friday, July 17, at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Credit: Courtesy of Seattle Storm  ](https://storage.ghost.io/c/1d/f2/1df2f77b-83dd-4bc0-a6d2-6d1bb5df89a3/content/images/2026/10/260717_at-ind_naegele-43-format-original.jpg)

Seattle Storm forward Dominique Malonga goes up for a layup during the team’s 110-107 loss to the Indiana Fever on Friday, July 17, at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Credit: Courtesy of Seattle Storm \[/caption\]

Three Seattle Storm players participated in the WNBA’s All-Star weekend on Friday and Saturday, even though only one was in the main event.

Dominique Malonga was the Storm’s lone All-Star this season. However, Natisha Hiedeman was selected to participate in the 3-point contest, and Flau’jae Johnson played in the inaugural Shooting Stars event with Team Seattle.

None of them emerged as winners. But Malonga set a few records and continued to build what is becoming a historic resume at just 20 years old.

Here’s what you missed from Storm stars at the WNBA All-Star festivities.

### **Malonga stands out in All-Star Game**

The Storm’s best player was a reserve but still played 16 minutes and recorded 12 points, 13 rebounds and an assist. Malonga became the youngest player in WNBA history to record a double-double in the All-Star Game.

Malonga’s Team Coop still lost 129-122 to Team Spoon despite Kelsey Mitchell scoring a game-high 28 points.

A second-quarter dunk also made Malonga the youngest player to dunk in the game. As expected, she is continuing to be ahead of her time due to being drafted at such a young age.

This is the exact career arc that was hoped for Malonga when the Storm drafted her No. 2 overall in last year’s draft. In some ways, she’s developing even faster than expected, and the other talent surrounding her on the Storm roster creates a great outlook for Seattle.

> DOMINIQUE MALONGA ALL-STAR GAME DUNK[pic.twitter.com/uzqd6QLCrB](https://t.co/uzqd6QLCrB?ref=emeraldcityspectrum.com)— Underdog WNBA (@UnderdogWNBA) [July 26, 2026](https://x.com/UnderdogWNBA/status/2081185285115687225?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=emeraldcityspectrum.com)

### **Johnson, Hiedeman compete on Friday**

Johnson and Team Seattle reached the final of the Shooting Stars event after scoring 26 points in round one. They scored 24 points in the second round and lost to Team Washington, which was comprised of Elena Delle Donne, Shakira Austin and Nike EYBL player Jezelle “GG” Banks.

Joined by Storm legend Lauren Jackson and the Class of 2028’s No. 1-ranked high school player Tatiana “Tati” Griffin, Johnson and Team Seattle performed well.

Even though Johnson wasn’t an All-Star, she got a taste of what it’s like to be around and compete in the events. That’s good experience that hopefully will motivate her moving forward.

Hiedeman was the first player eliminated in the 3-point contest after scoring 17 points. Dallas Wings rookie Azzi Fudd was the event champion with 24 points in the first round and 30 in the final.

Still, the Storm veteran is one of the key 3-point shooters for Seattle this season as she’s shot 34.3% from beyond the arc while attempting a team-high 5.8 shots per game.