Gabby Williams Makes Rare Comments About Marine Johannés and *That* Possible Wedding Ring

In an interview with ELLE, Valkyries star, recent WNBA champion and Finals MVP Gabby Williams addressed her relationship with New York Liberty star Marine Johannés, the pressure and privilege of being a queer couple in the league and the mysterious ring she wears on her ring finger.

Following the Finals run, Williams had publicly thanked Johannés for her support and once again opened up about what that support meant to her saying, “the night before the biggest game of your life, and you’re playing everything over in your head a million times, having a million thoughts, just being able to go to a dinner and laugh, and think about something else for two hours of your day, it makes a huge difference.”

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While Williams seemed unendingly grateful to have Johannés’ support, she also remarked that she would’ve enjoyed a Finals matchup with the Liberty. “Playing each other in the final would have been cool too, though. The matchup would have benefited us too. [Laughs.]”

With the couple being so visible throughout the Finals, more and more fans have been outspoken about their love for the pair, something Williams cautiously appreciates. “It’s been a tough balance because I understand the importance of having queer representation, and what that means to people. But obviously we’re very, very private, so it’s pretty daunting having, I don’t know, all of the parasocialness and people thinking they know you or your relationship and hearing opinions about it,” she said. “I understand how important it can be for girls and women looking up to us. So there’s give and take. We try to stay as private as we can, but at the same time, we’re not going to hide who we are,” she added.

And as for the band she has been wearing on her ring finger…when asked if it was a wedding band, all Williams had to say was “no comment.”