The Storm's controversial offseason decision is already paying off for one of its young stars. Dominique Malonga, who was set to play for the Turkish EuroLeague powerhouse Fenerbahce, backed out of her contract and signed with Unrivaled. This move raised eyebrows and concerns about Fenerbahce's ability to impact Malonga's WNBA future. But here's where it gets interesting: Malonga is now thriving in the fast-paced three-on-three setting of Unrivaled. She's delivering strong performances against veteran WNBA bigs and playing under her first WNBA head coach, Noelle Quinn. Malonga's decision to leave Fenerbahce for Unrivaled is looking like a smart move, as she's getting more court time and playing against top competition. Her height, athleticism, and versatility make her a nightmare matchup in the full-court three-on-three setting. She can run the floor in transition and even bring the ball up herself or establish a strong presence around the rim in the half-court offense. On defense, Malonga's long arms can cause some serious trouble around the rim, even though she still needs to work on her timing for blocks a bit. So far, Malonga is playing very well against some of the best competition in the game. Her success in Unrivaled is a testament to her talent and determination, and it's exciting to see how she'll continue to develop and improve in the WNBA.
