{
  "id": 15158630,
  "title": "‘I don’t care’ – Gabby Williams ignores media’s sudden respect for her ahead of 2026 WNBA Finals",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/i-dont-care-gabby-williams-ignores-medias-sudden-respect-for-her",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-17T08:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/don-t-care-gabby-williams-083000064.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Gabby Williams, a key player in the Golden State Valkyries, expressed indifference towards the increased media attention she has received ahead of the WNBA Finals against the Atlanta Dream. Despite the Valkyries being in top form, with Williams averaging 22.7 points per game in the postseason, she stated in a recent interview that she has never expected or cared about the media's respect for her. Williams emphasized that the media's praise does not affect her performance or mindset. Instead, she expressed that the recognition from veteran players, such as Sue Bird, has touched her more deeply. The Golden State Valkyries are making their debut in the WNBA Finals, aiming to prevent the Atlanta Dream's record of three consecutive losses from continuing in the championship.",
  "summary": "Gabby Williams has responded to the recent respect she has been getting in the media. Williams has been in top form for the Golden State Valkyries during their postseason run.",
  "key_points": [
    "Gabby Williams dismisses media's newfound respect ahead of Finals.",
    "Valkyries, led by Williams, average 22.7 points per game in postseason.",
    "Sue Bird's veteran praise deeply affects Williams more than media attention."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}