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Why Valkyries' Gabby Williams has been the best player in the WNBA playoffs

Gabby Williams has emerged as the standout performer in the WNBA playoffs, leading the Golden State Valkyries to a historic semifinal series victory over the Las Vegas Aces. In Game 1 of the semifinals, Williams delivered a dominant all-around performance with 25 points, 11 rebounds, and five assists, becoming the first Valkyrie to record a 25-10-5 game.

Her defensive impact was equally impressive, as she stifled the Aces’ offense, contributing to their season-low 60 points. Williams, a key player for France, has maintained her elite play since the FIBA Women’s World Cup, where her team suffered a surprising loss to the United States.

With the Valkyries now just two wins away from the WNBA Finals, Williams has cemented her status as the best player in the postseason, backed by owner Joe Lacob’s bold claim that she is the best in the world. Her two-way dominance—ranking second in playoff scoring behind only A’ja Wilson—has been instrumental in Golden State’s rapid rise as a championship contender, despite being a second-year franchise.

Lacob’s confidence in Williams extends beyond her individual brilliance, as he has repeatedly asserted the Valkyries’ ambition to win a title within their first five years of existence.

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