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Jonquel Jones Wins 2024 WNBA Finals MVP as Liberty Win 1st-Ever Championship vs. Lynx

Taylyn Hadley October 21, 2024 David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images The New York Liberty won their first ever WNBA Championship on Sunday night in a 67-62 overtime victory over the Minnesota Lynx. Seventh-year player out of George Washington, Jonquel Jones, was named the 2024 Finals MVP after averaging 17.8 points with 7.6 rebounds while shooting

Jonquel Jones Wins 2024 WNBA Finals MVP as Liberty Win 1st-Ever Championship vs. Lynx

Taylyn HadleyOctober 21, 2024

BROOKLYN, NY - OCTOBER 20: Jonquel Jones #35 of the New York Liberty dribbles the ball during the game against the Minnesota Lynx during Game 5 of the 2024 WNBA Finals on October 20, 2024 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

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The New York Liberty gained their first ever WNBA Championship on Sunday evening in a 67-62 extra time victory over the Minnesota Lynx.

Seventh-year participant out of George Washington, Jonquel Jones, was named the 2024 Finals MVP after averaging 17.8 factors with 7.6 rebounds whereas taking pictures 56 p.c from the sector through the 2024 Finals.

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JONQUEL JONES IS YOUR 2024 WNBA FINALS MVP 🙌

WHAT A SERIES 👏 pic.twitter.com/G2Nq142Sft

Throughout Recreation 5, Jones completed with 17 factors, six rebounds and one help to assist the Liberty seize the title.

Jones was drafted by the Los Angeles Sparks earlier than being traded to the Connecticut Solar because the No. 6 general decide within the 2016 WNBA Draft.

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Jones was combating again tears whereas accepting the award from WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert.

“Y’all know my story, y’all know what number of instances I have been denied it however, it was delayed that is all it was,” Jones stated post-game. “I am so comfortable to do it right here.”

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Delayed however NEVER denied 🏆

Jonquel Jones shares just a few phrases after accepting her MVP trophy!#WNBAFinals introduced by @YouTubeTV pic.twitter.com/hRfkW1aAFr

Born within the Grand Bahamas, the 30-year-old provides the accolade to a protracted checklist together with the 2017 Most Improved Participant, 2018 Sixth Lady of the Yr and the 2021 MVP.

Teammates Sabrina Ionescu and Breanna Stewart struggled throughout Recreation 5, making Jones’ means to step up for her group instrumental of their extra time victory.

Ionescu completed the sport taking pictures 1-19 with 5 factors, eight assists and 7 rebounds whereas Stewie added 13 factors, taking pictures 4-15 with 15 rebounds.

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