Gabby Williams Makes History as First French Player Selected for WNBA All-Star Game
Gabby Williams has made history as the first French player selected for the WNBA All-Star Game.
Key Points
- • Gabby Williams is the first French player selected for the WNBA All-Star Game.
- • The All-Star Game will occur on July 19 in Indianapolis.
- • Williams averages 13.3 points, 4.7 assists, and 4.7 rebounds per game this season.
- • She won silver at the Paris Olympics and bronze at the Tokyo Olympics.
Gabby Williams, a 28-year-old forward for the Seattle Storm, has etched her name in history by becoming the first French player chosen for the WNBA All-Star Game, scheduled for July 19 in Indianapolis. Williams was named among twelve replacements for the prestigious event, joining luminaries such as Caitlin Clark and A’ja Wilson.
This accolade follows Williams' impressive track record, having secured a silver medal at the Paris Olympics last summer and a bronze at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. In a strategic move to concentrate on her WNBA performance, she opted out of the recent EuroBasket tournament, where France placed fourth.
In the ongoing WNBA season, Williams has been excelling, averaging 13.3 points, 4.7 assists, and 4.7 rebounds per game, and she leads the league with an average of 2.6 interceptions. Currently, the Seattle Storm is holding fifth place in the league standings, boasting a record of 11 wins and 7 losses. Her historic selection marks a significant milestone not only for her career but also for French women’s basketball as a whole.