From EssentiallySports · Olutayo Inioluwa Emmanuel · · 1m 10s
Valkyries Win First Championship
Gabby Williams leads Golden State Valkyries to WNBA title with 30-point Finals performance.
In brief
Gabby Williams leads Golden State Valkyries to WNBA title with 30-point Finals performance. Gabby Williams wins WNBA championship MVP after scoring 30 points in winner-take-all Finals game, with Michael Jordan sending her 'stay hungry' message. Originally reported by EssentiallySports.
Valkyries Win First Championship
Scoring 30 points in a winner-take-all WNBA Finals game leads Golden State Valkyries to their first-ever championship.
“No, I’m honestly just kind of living in the moment”
Williams' Historic Performance
Williams averages 19.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 2.6 steals per game across seven-game finals series.
WNBA Finals Records
Williams sets wnba finals records for most total points (137) and most total steals (18) in a single championship series.
Game 7 Clutch Performance
Williams scores 28 points in second half after being held to two points in first half, setting wnba playoff record for most points in a half.
Michael Jordan's Message
Michael Jordan texts Williams 'stay hungry' after congratulating her on winning championship and finals most valuable player award.
“Stay hungry”
Team Changes Ahead
Several players including Tiffany Hayes, Kayla Thornton, and Cecilia Zandalasini have contracts coming off the books for next season.
At a glance
Gabby Williams wins WNBA championship MVP after scoring 30 points in winner-take-all Finals game, with Michael Jordan sending her 'stay hungry' message.
