Gabby Williams, who helped France win a silver medal on the Olympics earlier this month, signed a rest-of-season contract with Seattle Storm on Tuesday. She is going to begin play subsequent week when the Storm returns from its present street journey. It’s her third season with Seattle after being acquired in a commerce with Los Angeles previous to the beginning of the 2022 season.
“We’re thrilled to have Gabby again with the Storm,” stated coach Noelle Quinn. “Gabby is a dynamic participant who brings super versatility. She’s a two-way participant who can guard a number of positions and has a powerful offensive recreation; given her familiarity with our system, we all know she will have an instantaneous impression. Gabby’s Olympic efficiency showcased her world-class expertise, and we’re excited to have her be a part of us as we push for the playoffs.”
Williams is coming off a stellar efficiency within the Paris Video games, averaging 15.5 factors, 4.7 rebounds, 4.8 assists, and a pair of.8 steals for France. She had 19 factors within the gold medal recreation, together with 5 within the last few seconds, to virtually pull off the upset of the U.S.
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Williams was stellar in 2022 beginning all 36 video games whereas averaging 7.5 factors, 5.0 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 1.5 steals per recreation.
“I’m so excited to be becoming a member of the Storm for the remainder of the season. I really feel greater than able to lastly return to Seattle. I’ve missed the group, my teammates and the followers a lot. I completely can’t wait to return again and end the season sturdy,” stated Williams.”
Seattle (17-10) is at present in fifth place within the WNBA standings coming into Tuesday.
She re-signed with the staff halfway by way of the 2023 season after lacking the primary a part of the 12 months due to an damage. She averaged 8.4 factors, 3.8 assists and three.6 rebounds in 10 video games that season.