Basketball: Gabby Williams thanks the French team after her WNBA title

Gabby Williams is at the top of her sport in the United States, but she does not forget what she owes to French basketball. Crowned with a WNBA title with the Golden State Valkyries and voted best player in the last final, she said on Saturday that she would not have gotten there “without the French team”.

“I wouldn’t be here without the French team. That was one of my first thoughts after the title: I hope the French are proud. I know there are people watching [from France], and it’s nice to know that we’re progressing,” said the Blue captain during the post-match press conference.

Williams wants more titles for France

“I just want to advance women’s and French basketball. We have huge goals, and two silver medals is already incredible. I hope it’s just a step for France,” added the 30-year-old, referring to the 2024 Paris Games and the World Cup in Berlin this summer.

Gabby Williams had an incredible game on Saturday, with 30 points scored against Atlanta (68-63 victory in the final meeting), to win her first WNBA title.

“I arrived in a group full of love, and it changed the course of my career,” said the French who signed with San Francisco in April. “I want to thank the people who believed in me. We stayed very united, we focused on the positive” and that’s what ended up paying off.