CHICAGO — With a little over four minutes left in the second quarter of the 2022 WNBA All-Star Game, Sylvia Fowles stole a pass from Jackie Young and took off down the court. She then rose up and threw down a one-handed dunk, sending the Wintrust Arena crowd into an absolute frenzy.
Prior to the start of Sunday’s game, league commissioner Cathy Engelbert said the event felt “kind of symbolic” with retiring legends Sue Bird and Fowles passing the torch to younger stars such as team captains Breanna Stewart and A’ja Wilson as well as reigning league MVP Jonquel Jones and four first-time selections.
Bird and Fowles were honored with a special video and flowers, getting a send-off worthy of their great careers — they lead the league in all-time assists and rebounds, respectively — while showing they’re still well more than capable of playing among the best talent in the league.
