Reporter-written excerpt. The passage below is from Mackenzie Holmes: ‘The teammate everyone dreams of having’ by Bella Munson at The IX Sports / The IX Basketball. Original publication: September 19, 2026.
In the reporter’s words
Second-year center Dominique Malonga echoed that sentiment, telling The IX Sports that Holmes is her best friend on the team and these past two seasons wouldn’t have been the same without her. Malonga sees her as both a supporter and an example of hard work — an amazing light who never gives up.
Editorial context: This is a dated September player feature, not a new roster announcement. The teammate descriptions in the excerpt are attributed to the original reporting.
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Read Bella Munson’s full article at The IX Sports / The IX Basketball. This is a short excerpt, not a republication of the complete article.
Image: Seattle Storm practice-facility interior; venue illustration, not a photograph of Mackenzie Holmes. Photo via Seattle Storm practice-facility photo via image search.