A’ja Wilson was the MVP. Caitlin Clark was the rookie sensation. Napheesa Collier is the Defensive Player of the Year. The Liberty are the superteam. But the WNBA playoffs belong to Courtney Williams.
Two days and about 1,020 miles ago, Williams led her team to a semifinals victory over the Connecticut Sun, finishing Game 5 with 24 points, 7 assists and 5 rebounds. It was a heroic effort from the Minnesota guard, but ultimately, nothing compared to what she did Thursday night in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals.
Since high school, Williams has excelled in the midrange.