DeWanna Bonner is Third All-Time (And Still Going)

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1. DeWanna Bonner Climbs Into the Top 3 All-Time in Scoring 🏀🔥

Another milestone for one of the league’s most quietly dominant stars: DeWanna Bonner has officially passed Tina Thompson to become the third all-time leading scorer in WNBA history. At 7,489 points and counting, she now trails only Tina Charles and Diana Taurasi. (Indiana Fever)

🎥 Watch the moment Bonner made history

WHY IT MATTERS: Bonner doesn’t always grab national headlines, but the caliber of player she is can’t be denied. The 15-year vet, 2x WNBA Champion, and 6x All-Star has averaged 15 points per game across her career. Her consistency and longevity are rare: only 19 active players have lasted 10+ seasons in the W, and Bonner is the only one with 15 years or more.

2. Jonquel Jones Delivers Commencement Speech at GWU 🎓

Reigning WNBA Finals MVP Jonquel Jones spent this past Sunday holding a different kind of court. She was the commencement speaker for George Washington University’s Class of 2025. (The George Washington University)

👉 Watch highlights from her speech

WHY IT MATTERS: Jones, a GWU alum, was also awarded an honorary Doctorate of Humanities in recognition of her humanitarian work. As WNBA players continue expanding their cultural impact beyond basketball — into fashion, business, and media — Jones is stretching that influence into academia, using her platform to inspire the next generation both on and off the court.

3. Dawn Staley’s New Book Is Here 📕

Dawn Staley has something to different to celebrate today: her first book, Uncommon Favor, officially releases today.

👉 Check out Uncommon Favor

WHY IT MATTERS: We know Staley as the powerhouse head coach who’s led South Carolina to multiple national championships. But Uncommon Favor pulls back the curtain, offering a deeper look at the moments and obstacles that shaped her journey. From growing up in Philadelphia and becoming one of the most dominant guards in the game to emerging as one of the most respected voices in sports, this memoir adds powerful context to who she is today.