Natalie Nakase seemed surprised that it was even a question. Of course Gabby Williams is a star.

After the 29-year-old carried the Valkyries to a win over Atlanta with 13 consecutive points in the fourth quarter, any remnant concerns about Golden State not having a “go-to” seemingly dissipated.

“We’re just providing the stage for what we already knew,” Nakase said after that game. “She’s absolutely a star, she’s our star. She’s definitely an All-Star, but she’s going to give credit to her teammates, because that’s who she is. She’s the most humble star I think I’ve ever coached before, and that’s what makes her shine even more.”

Williams has averaged 15.8 points per game, placing her 18th in the league. It’s a career-high for her, though, in an expanded role that she came to the Bay Area for in the first place.

“She's been doing phenomenal for them offensively and defensively,” said Atlanta Dream head coach Karl Smesko. “You always know the defensive impact she's had everywhere she's been this year she's looking to be more aggressive, attacking off the bounce, getting to the rim. She's shooting the free well. I just think they've been utilizing her great, and she's having an All-Star season.”