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Gabby Williams Recalls Michael Jordan's Congratulatory Text After WNBA Finals MVP Win

Gabby Williams Recalls Michael Jordan's Congratulatory Text After WNBA Finals MVP Win
Championships & Races · 15:30:34 - Monday, 9 November 2026

Valkyries forward Gabby Williams earned the WNBA Finals MVP award after scoring 30 points in Game 7 against the Atlanta Dream on October 31. In an exclusive interview, Williams described the "bewildering" moment when basketball legend Michael Jordan sent her a text message to congratulate her on the championship victory.

Williams led her team to the title in a decisive seventh game, securing the franchise's first championship. The MVP performance capped a standout postseason for the star forward.

Jordan's unexpected outreach left Williams stunned, she said, highlighting the respect between generations of basketball greats.

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