Golden State Valkyries star Gabby Williams delivered a magnificent performance to secure a 68-63 victory over the Atlanta Dream in Game 7 of the WNBA Finals. Williams finished with 30 points, 4 blocks, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals, including 15 points and 3 three-pointers in the third quarter and 13 in the fourth. Her performance earned her Finals MVP.
Her performance in the WNBA Finals, and specifically in Game 7, drew the attention of Golden State Warriors rookie forward Yaxel Lendeborg. Lendeborg attended the game alongside four-time NBA champion and Golden State Warriors starting power forward Draymond Green.
“It was awesome,” Lendeborg said of William's Game 7 performance. “She looked just like Steph Curry, in my opinion. That last game, first half, I think she had 6 points, then you come out in the second half and you just score 20-plus points right away, like 3 back-to-back threes. It was awesome seeing it. It got me going. It felt like I was in the game with her. It was awesome to be able to see that.
Lendeborg then showed love to the Golden State Valkyries as an organization.
“I'm a big Valkyries fan. As soon as I got drafted here, I've been to as many games as I could. It's a very fun and inspiring environment with the kind of basketball that they play. I mean, next year I'm gonna be right there. First game, front and center.”
Article Continues BelowGolden State Warriors star Stephen Curry also showed love to Gabby Williams, taking to his social media to applaud her for the historic victory.
“One more for The Bay🏆. Congratulations to all the Valkyries and to Gabby Williams for the Finals MVP! Huge,” Curry posted on his Instagram story.”