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‘The Media’s Never Respected Me’ — Gabby Williams Calls Out WNBA Media Ahead Of Valkyries vs. Dream

Golden State Valkyries forward Gabby Williams is entering the WNBA Finals with a career resurgence that has finally earned her widespread recognition—but she remains skeptical of the media’s sudden praise. After years of averaging under 10 points per game during her early WNBA career, including a modest 6.8-point output across three seasons with the Chicago Sky, Williams has transformed into one of the league’s top two-way players.

Her postseason dominance this year—averaging 22.7 points, 4.8 rebounds, and four assists per game while shooting 40.5% from three—culminated in her second consecutive All-Star selection and runner-up finish in Defensive Player of the Year voting. Yet Williams dismissed the media’s recent attention, stating she had never expected respect from them and valued peer admiration more than public praise.

The Valkyries, known for their depth over superstars, embrace an underdog mentality fueled by past criticism, including Williams’ public stance against the WNBA’s prioritization rule during her overseas commitments. Now, she faces the Atlanta Dream in the Finals, where the Valkyries enter as slight favorites despite their history of being overlooked throughout the season.

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