Gabby Williams, a 2025 WNBA All-Star and steals leader, has signed a three-year contract with the Golden State Valkyries, becoming the highest-paid player on the team. She reflects on her childhood playing for the Mission Rec Rebels in San Francisco, where she developed her love for the game.
Her Bay Area connections include playing for the Bay Area BullDawgs and being coached by Alfonso Joo. Williams chose the Valkyries for both winning potential and a homecoming to the Bay Area culture she missed.
Her signing highlights her deep roots in the community, from Mission Rec to local restaurants recognizing her.