Gabby Williams backs Janelle Salaun at FIBA World Cup

Pair starred together on France World Cup squad

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 5h1 min read

One thing is for sure, Gabby Williams will always be a Janelle Salaun stan 💜 #FIBAWWC https://t.co/Ohc9Lpeab5 Via @FIBAWWC on X

What happened: Williams voiced support for Salaun as both represented France at the World Cup. Salaun arrived at the event after earning WNBA Sixth Player of the Year honors.

Why it matters: The France pairing linked to Bay Area offseason talk has stayed visible through the tournament. Continued World Cup production affects offseason standing for both veterans.

What to watch: Upcoming World Cup games will show whether Salaun maintains that form.

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@FIBAWWC 2026-10-05T21:32:32.311886+00:00

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