How Many Players Have Dunked in WNBA History?

West's Brittney Griner, of the Phoenix Mercury, dunks during warm up's prior to the WNBA All-Star basketball game, Saturday, July 19, 2014, in Phoenix.
AP Photo/Matt York

Heading into the 2025 season, eight players have dunked in a WNBA game since the league was formed in 1997.

Dominique Malonga, a 6-foot-6 center drafted No. 2 overall by the Seattle Storm, hopes to join that list this year after recording a dunk in practice.

Hereโ€™s a look at the complete history of dunks in the WNBA:

Players Who Have Dunked in WNBA History

PlayerDunks
Brittney Griner27
Liz Cambage2
Sylvia Fowles2
Lisa Leslie 2
Candace Parker2
Jonquel Jones1
Awak Kuier1
Michelle Snow1

Who Has the Most Dunks in WNBA History?

Brittney Griner has a commanding lead as the player with the most dunks in WNBA history, recording 27 since entering the league in 2013.

Griner, who became the first player to dunk in her WNBA debut, has recorded 18 in the regular season, seven in the All-Star game, and two in the postseason.

How Many Dunks Have There Been in WNBA History?

There have been 38 dunks in WNBA history entering the 2025 season.

Who Was the First Player to Dunk in the WNBA?

Lisa Leslie became the first player to dunk in a WNBA game on July 30, 2002.

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Shane Jackson is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM, covering MLB and NBA. After graduating from the University of Kansas, his previous stops include MLB.com, Lawrence Journal-World, Manhattan Mercury, Bet Chicago Sports, WynnBET, and Sportsbook Review.

Shane Jackson is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM, covering MLB and NBA. After graduating from the University of Kansas, his previous stops include MLB.com, Lawrence Journal-World, Manhattan Mercury, Bet Chicago Sports, WynnBET, and Sportsbook Review.