Jonquel Jones Celebrated with Mural & Motorcade After Historic WNBA Championship Win

Since starting her career in the WNBA, Jonquel Jones has quickly risen to the top of the sport, earning her a spot in both international and Bahamian history books. Last week, her many accomplishments and her remarkable performance in the 2024 WNBA Finals were celebrated in a major way.

As a key player for the New York Liberty, Jones helped lead her team to victory over the Minnesota Lynx, earning her the Finals MVP title in the process. To mark this major achievement, she was honored with a mural in New Providence and a motorcade in her hometown of Grand Bahama, where her journey to athletic greatness first began.

The mural, unveiled at the Sherwin Williams Bahamas shop on the Tonique Williams Darling Highway in Nassau, is a tribute to Jonquel's journey from Grand Bahama to the world stage. Created by Bahamian artist Jamal Rolle, the mural captures the strength and determination that has defined Jonquel's career.

The mural is not just an artistic representation of Jonquel, but a symbol of pride for the entire country. With the Bahamas’ growing reputation in sports, particularly in basketball, Jonquel’s success provides a shining example of what can be achieved with hard work, dedication, and the support of one’s community. For Bahamians, her Finals MVP award and championship title are not just personal victories, but national ones.

This celebration of Jonquel’s achievements continued in her hometown of Grand Bahama, where a motorcade was held to honor her for this incredible accomplishment. Thousands of fans and well-wishers gathered to celebrate the athlete who has inspired so many with her dedication and perseverance. The motorcade through the streets of Freeport was a joyous occasion, a moment for the people of Grand Bahama to come together and show their support for their hometown hero.