For the fifth time in her career, DeWanna Bonner is an all-star

Bonner is averaging 18.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.9 assists for the Connecticut Sun this season.

For the fifth time in her career, former Auburn forward [autotag]DeWanna Bonner[/autotag] has been named a WNBA All-Star.

In her 13th season in the league, Bonner is averaging 18.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.9 assists for the Connecticut Sun. In her career, she has averaged 14.8 points, 6.1 rebounds, and a shooting percentage of 41%.

Bonner was also named an all-star in 2015, 2018, 2019, and 2021.

Bonner began her career with the Phoenix Mercury who selected her with the fifth overall pick in the 2009 WNBA Draft.

The Fairfield, Alabama native has put together an extensive resume throughout her career and continues to do so by climbing up the all-time scoring rankings.

She currently sits in ninth place and is 45 points away from passing Candace Parker for eighth place.

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DeWanna Bonner now top 10 all-time in WNBA scoring

Bonner is now just 36 points away from climbing to No. 9.

After posting 20 points in the Connecticut Sun’s 85-79 victory over the Seattle Storm on Tuesday night, former Auburn forward [autotag]DeWanna Bonner[/autotag] now sits top 10 all-time in WNBA scoring and is only 36 points away from the No. 9 spot.

The Fairfield, Alabama native is currently playing her 14th season in the WNBA.

Bonner is having a productive season with the Sun averaging 17.9 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game.

During her time on the Plains, Bonner averaged 18.3 points, 8.9 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game. She was named First Team All-America by the WBCA and the USBWA in 2009.

The Sun will take on the Minnesota Lynx on Thursday night at 7:00 p.m. CT. The game will be broadcast on the CBS Sports Network.

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