Jonquel Jones completed a rare MVP sweep, earning the Regular Season, Finals, Commissioner's Cup and All-Star Game Most Valuable Player awards. Her dominant season for the New York Liberty marks a singular achievement in WNBA history. She led her team to a championship while performing at an elite level every time the spotlight found her.
The Finals MVP performance closed out the season on the highest note possible. Jones averaged 26 points and 12 rebounds across the four-game series victory, hitting 58 percent of her shots — efficiency that the opposition simply had no answer for. That followed her Commissioner's Cup MVP effort in July, when she tallied 31 points and 15 rebounds in a single dominant showing.
The Regular Season MVP recognized her consistent two-way dominance over 40 games: 21.5 points, 10.1 rebounds and 2.3 blocks per game, shot 55 percent from the field and 38 percent from three-point range. She anchored a Liberty defense that ranked second in the league in points allowed. That is a complete player. Not overhyped — the real deal.
Now here is where the business gets interesting. Jones signed a two-year, $412,000 deal with the Liberty in 2023, making her eligible for an extension or free agency after the 2025 season. Her next contract could easily push into the supermax tier, potentially exceeding $250,000 annually — a significant raise that reflects what she has proven she is worth to a franchise. Four MVP trophies in one season does not leave much room for negotiation on the team's end.
The WNBA benefits directly when a player delivers a season this historic. Jones draws new fans, elevates the league's profile and gives sponsors a marquee name to attach to. Individual dominance at this level makes the product compelling — full stop.
