The Valkyries are nearly halfway through the season and sit 3rd in the WNBA standings
In the two-year history of the Golden State Valkyries, they have never had a true closer, and last season lost several contests by blowing late leads. That’s changed. Gabby Williams has the ability to win games.
This year, the Valkyries are 10-1 when leading going into the fourth quarter, and Williams is a big reason why. She averages 5.3 points in that frame, ninth in the league. At times, they will need more from her as they are 4-6 when they don’t have the lead.
Known as a defensive specialist for much of her career, Williams joined the Valkyries in the offseason on a three-year, $3.7 million deal as a free agent with the expectation she’d take on an offensive burden, too.
So far, she has done more than expected.
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