Steph Curry Sends Heartfelt Message to Valkyries, Gabby Williams After Title Win

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 16: Steph Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors warms up wearing a jersey for Veronica Burton #22 of the Golden State Valkyries their preseason game at Chase Center on October 16, 2026 in San Francisco, California. The Valkyries play in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals tomorrow night. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) GettySAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 31: Golden State Valkyries players lift the WNBA Championship Trophy after defeating the Atlanta Dream in game seven of the 2026 WNBA Finals at Chase Center on October 31, 2026 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) GettySAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 01: Gabby Williams #1 of the Golden State Valkyries throws t-shirts into the crowd during the first half of the Golden State Warriors game against the LA Clippers at Chase Center on November 01, 2026 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) GettySAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 31: Gabby Williams #1 of the Golden State Valkyries celebrates after defeating the Atlanta Dream in game seven of the 2026 WNBA Finals at Chase Center on October 31, 2026 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) GettyOn Saturday, the Golden State Valkyries defeated the Atlanta Dream in Game 7 of the WNBA Finals to win their first championship.Gabby Williams scored 30 points to lead the Valkyries to a 68-63 win. She scored 28 points in the second half as Golden State took home the title in just their second season in the WNBA.Williams was named WNBA Finals MVP for her efforts. She averaged 19.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 2.6 steals per game.Steph Curry Sends Message to Valkyries and Gabby WilliamsGettyGolden State Valkyries players lift the WNBA Championship Trophy after defeating the Atlanta Dream in game seven of the 2026 WNBA Finals at Chase Center on October 31, 2026 in San Francisco, California. Several Golden State Warriors players were in attendance for Game 7, including Draymond Green, Will Richard and Yaxel Lendeborg.Steph Curry was not at the Ballhalla, but he took the time to send a message to the Golden State Valkyries and Gabby Williams on Instagram.“Another one for the Bay! Congrats to the entire @valkyries squad and @gabbywilliams on WNBA Finals MVP! Big time!” Curry wrote.The Valkyries added another banner inside the Chase Center, joining four from the Curry-led Warriors dynasty in 2015, 2017, 2018 and 2022.Warriors Honor Valkyries Before LA Clippers GameGettyGabby Williams #1 of the Golden State Valkyries throws t-shirts into the crowd during the first half of the Golden State Warriors game against the LA Clippers at Chase Center on November 01, 2026 in San Francisco, California. On Sunday, the Golden State Warriors continued their six-game homestand by welcoming the LA Clippers to the Chase Center.The Warriors began the homestand with a 25-point comeback win over the Los Angeles Lakers, led by Steph Curry’s 31 points.In between the first and second quarters, the Warriors honored the Valkyries for winning the WNBA championship.The entire Valkyries squad came out with the WNBA championship trophy as fans inside the arena cheered for them.Gabby Williams Compared to Steph CurryGettyGabby Williams #1 of the Golden State Valkyries celebrates after defeating the Atlanta Dream in game seven of the 2026 WNBA Finals at Chase Center on October 31, 2026 in San Francisco, California. Speaking to Luca Evans of the San Francisco Chronicle, Warriors legend Chris Mullin compared Gabby Williams to Steph Curry following her performance in Game 7 of the WNBA Finals.“It was, without comparing, Steph-esque,” Mullin said. “Made those three threes in a row, and then just started — just took over. I mean, it’s the most points ever, in playoff history in the second half, 28 points. And they needed all of ’em. I mean, superstar performance, in the clutch. So, pretty amazing.”Warriors coach Steve Kerr was also in awe of Williams’ Game 7 performance. He called it “amazing” to see Williams and the Valkyries show grit in the most important game of their lives.By winning the WNBA championship in their second season, the Valkyries became the fastest expansion franchise to win a title since 1967, when the Super Bowl era started.This article was originally published on HEAVYThe post Steph Curry Sends Heartfelt Message to Valkyries, Gabby Williams After Title Win appeared first on HEAVY.