Gabby Williams led the Golden State Valkyries to their first WNBA title, earning Finals MVP honors and a personal congratulatory call from none other than Michael Jordan, who advised her to 'stay hungry' after her historic Game 7 performance.
Gabby Williams cemented her place in Bay Area sports history after leading the Golden State Valkyries to their first WNBA championship, defeating the Atlanta Dream 68-63 in a thrilling Game 7. Crowned the WNBA Finals MVP, Williams revealed that basketball legend Michael Jordan personally congratulated her, telling her to 'stay hungry,' to which she famously replied, 'I’ve never been hungrier.' Williams delivered an epic Game 7 performance, scoring 30 points, including a remarkable 28 points in the second half after having only two at halftime. Her stat line also included three defensive rebounds, two assists, two steals, and four blocked shots. While appreciating media praise, Williams emphasized that recognition from her peers and former teammates holds more significance for her. Valkyries owner Joe Lacob lauded her second-half surge as 'legendary.' Despite her rising status, Williams remains grounded, focusing on cherishing the moment with her teammates rather than dwelling on comparisons to other Bay Area greats, acknowledging that this specific team dynamic will never be replicated.
