‘I Was 100% Ring-Chasing’ — Gabby Williams Embraces Mercenary Identity, Details Joe Lacob’s Recruitment Tactic After Valkyries Historic Championship
Gabby Williams recently explained that her free-agency choice to join the Golden State Valkyries was driven entirely by a desire to secure a championship, pointing to a phone call from owner Joe Lacob while she was in Turkey as the decisive factor. During an appearance on Sue Bird's podcast, the forward noted that Lacob's unwavering confidence and ambition convinced her the franchise offered her the best path to team success.
That recruitment effort ultimately paid off when the Valkyries captured the WNBA title in only their second season by defeating the Atlanta Dream 68-63 in a Game 7 thriller at Chase Center on October 31. Williams earned Finals MVP honors after delivering a stellar performance of 30 points, which included four three-pointers, alongside four blocks to seal the historic victory.
