Gabby William named finals MVP after scoring 13 points in a row to win the Valkyries their first WNBA title: Here’s more about her net worth, salary and love life
The 2026 WNBA championship was a thrilling display of teamwork and talent as the Golden State Valkyries triumphed in a tense Game 7. Gabby Williams emerged as the star of the match, scoring 13 back-to-back points and notching a remarkable 28 point...
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Valkyries' Gabby Williams waves to the crowd while holding her MVP trophy after of the WNBA finals on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
The Golden State Valkyries have emerged to win the 2026 WNBA with 68-63, in just their second season. The Valkyries were the unlikely contenders heading into the season but turned the tide. Gabby Williams then helped them clinch the title in the first-ever Finals Game 7 with her outshining performance.
Williams was named the Finals MVP after winning her first ever title and scoring 13 points in a row, with three consecutive 3-pointers in the third quarter, according to ESPN. Adding to her highlight reel, Williams also became one of only 23 WNBA players to score at least 28 points in a single half, The Sporting News reported. She scored the record 28 points in the second half against Dream.
According to ESPN, Williams also tied with Penny Taylor for scoring most points in a “winner-take-all” Finals game. Taylor scored the record in 2007.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">30 PTS in Game 7. Finals MVP. WNBA Champion. ��Gabby Williams put on a SHOW when it mattered most!#2026WNBAFinals | #WNBASeason30 https://t.co/8FcKy4ne7o</p>— WNBA (@WNBA) <a href="https://x.com/WNBA/status/2116764332679926122?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 1, 2026</a></blockquote><script async="" src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Gabby Williams, who is an American-French pro basketball player, started playing in her Nevada high school and also played as a successful track and field athlete. She then played for the University of Connecticut. There she made four appearances in the Final Four.
Williams was drafted as the 4th overall pick in the WNBA draft in the 2018 season by the Chicago Sky. She was later traded to the LA Sparks in 2021 and also played for the Seattle Storm. Williams joined the Valkyries on a mult-year contract in 2026.
According to Essentially Sports, Gabby Williams has garnered an estimated net worth of $1.5 million to $2 million. Her latest contract with the Valkyries for a period of three years, worth $3,748,500. This guarantees her a base salary of $1,249,500. This is her biggest contract since joining the WNBA.
A large chunk of Williams’ wealth comes from playing basketball in Europe. Another source of her income is the sponsorships with Nike’s Jordan brand, Ford and several other endorsement deals.
Williams was named the Finals MVP after winning her first ever title and scoring 13 points in a row, with three consecutive 3-pointers in the third quarter, according to ESPN. Adding to her highlight reel, Williams also became one of only 23 WNBA players to score at least 28 points in a single half, The Sporting News reported. She scored the record 28 points in the second half against Dream.
According to ESPN, Williams also tied with Penny Taylor for scoring most points in a “winner-take-all” Finals game. Taylor scored the record in 2007.
Williams started her WNBA career with the Chicago Sky in 2018
Gabby Williams, who is an American-French pro basketball player, started playing in her Nevada high school and also played as a successful track and field athlete. She then played for the University of Connecticut. There she made four appearances in the Final Four.
Williams was drafted as the 4th overall pick in the WNBA draft in the 2018 season by the Chicago Sky. She was later traded to the LA Sparks in 2021 and also played for the Seattle Storm. Williams joined the Valkyries on a mult-year contract in 2026.
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She had also had a significant European career playing for the Dike Basket Napoli, Spar CityLift Girona and Sopron Basket. Williams has been signed with the Unrivaled basketball league for multiple years, starting with 2027.Williams has acquired a $2 million net worth over her career
According to Essentially Sports, Gabby Williams has garnered an estimated net worth of $1.5 million to $2 million. Her latest contract with the Valkyries for a period of three years, worth $3,748,500. This guarantees her a base salary of $1,249,500. This is her biggest contract since joining the WNBA.
A large chunk of Williams’ wealth comes from playing basketball in Europe. Another source of her income is the sponsorships with Nike’s Jordan brand, Ford and several other endorsement deals.
She is dating Marine Johannes
Williams is dating Marine Johannes, who plays for the New York Liberty and is also her teammate in France. The two have defined each other as their “longtime partner”. Johannes was present during the WNBA finals to support Williams.
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