New York Liberty's Jonquel Jones was having a terrific season for the defensing champions up until her injury. She was one of the notable names which were snubbed from this year's WNBA All-Star game.
Jonquel Jones voices her disappointment over All-Star snub
The 31-year-old center voiced her frustration after being snubbed from the marquee event this season.
Nothing worse than playing like an All-Star and not being one. With that being said thanks to all the people who took the time to vote for me and congratulations to all the All Stars this year 🙏🏾🙌🏾, Jones wrote.
Jonquel Jones played nine out of the Liberty's 18 games this season as she was suffering from an ankle injury. She is averaging 12.1 points, 9.6 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.1 blocks per game. She is shooting a career-high clip from three this season as she drains 1.6 threes per game on near-44% shooting from long range.
Jones, a WNBA All-Star in five of her nine seasons in the league, was the regular season MVP in 2021, when she used to play for the Connecticut Sun. Last year, she helped the New York Liberty to win the title against Minnesota Lynx, picking up her first WNBA championship.
Liberty head coach provides update on Jonquel Jones
Jonquel Jones suffered her ankle injury on June 5, when the team was playing against the Washington Mystics, before re-aggravating the injury against the Phoenix Mercury on June 19. After she re-aggravated her injury, she was ruled out for six weeks.
With Jones suffering from her ankle injury, Liberty head coach Sandy Brondello, who will also be coaching Team Collier of the 2025 All-Star game, provided a timeline on Jones' potential return.
If we can get her back after the All-Star break, that’s still a win, isn’t it? Because it was supposed to be in August, she said.
The WNBA All-Star game will be played on July 19, exactly one month after Jones' second ankle injury. The New York Liberty have two All-Stars on their roster as Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu are set to represent the team later this month.