Gabby Williams didn't just win a championship on Saturday — she settled an argument. After leading the Valkyries past the Atlanta Dream 68-63 in the first Game 7 in WNBA Finals history, Williams was named Finals MVP and took aim at those who dismissed Golden State's roster, saying, per Yahoo Sports: "All we heard last year, 'we don't have no stars.'"

The performance made the award an obvious call. Williams had just two points at halftime before erupting for a postseason-record 28 second-half points, finishing with 30. Angel Reese hit an early three for Atlanta, but by the fourth quarter it was Williams' name ringing through Ballhalla as the home crowd chanted for its new franchise icon.

The reactions poured in quickly. Warriors draftee Yaxel Lendeborg congratulated Williams after the win, one of many nods from the NBA side of the Bay. Williams even looked the part before tipoff, dressing like a winner on Halloween night while teammate Kaitlyn Chen leaned into the holiday spirit.

Two years into their existence, the Valkyries have a title — and, whatever anyone said last season, an undeniable star.