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Seattle Storm banking on Dominique Malonga to get franchise on track

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Just a few minutes into the Seattle Storm's 2026 home opener, Dominique Malonga taught teammate Natisha Hiedeman something new during a TV timeout. On the videoboard at Climate Pledge Arena, the 6-foot-6 Malonga could be seen wagging her lanky right index finger and yelling the French phrase “Pas chez moi,” which roughly translates to “Not in my house." One year removed from being named to the 2025 WNBA All-Rookie Team, Malonga gave a basic French lesson to thousands of chuckling fans.

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