Michael Jordan congratulates Gabby Williams after her WNBA Finals performance
His Airness had a simple message for the Golden State Valkyries star after her 30-point performance in Game 7.
Golden State Valkyries: What Happened
ESPN reported on Monday, November 2, 2026 in a story involving Golden State Valkyries, Michael Jordan, Gabby Williams. Here is how the report opens:
His Airness had a simple message for the Golden State Valkyries star after her 30-point performance in Game 7.
It is one of many WNBA stories we are following today. Below are the key takeaways, how the story is being reported across the sport, background on Michael Jordan and what to watch next.
Key Takeaways
- The story: Michael Jordan congratulates Gabby Williams after her WNBA Finals performance
- Who’s involved: Golden State Valkyries, Michael Jordan, Gabby Williams and Airness
- League: WNBA
- First reported: Monday, November 2, 2026 by ESPN
Background: Michael Jordan
Michael Jeffrey Jordan (born February 17, 1963), also known by his initials MJ, is an American businessman, former professional basketball player, and former baseball player. He played 15 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) between 1984 and 2003, winning six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls.
Text from Wikipedia’s Michael Jordan article, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happened with Golden State Valkyries?
His Airness had a simple message for the Golden State Valkyries star after her 30-point performance in Game 7. ESPN reported the story on Monday, November 2, 2026.
Who reported this WNBA story?
ESPN first reported it on Monday, November 2, 2026. ForTheFans summarizes it here with background and related WNBA news.
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