Golden State Valkyries forward Gabby Williams led an estimated 400,000 fans in a championship parade through San Francisco, turning the celebration into a Bay Area hip-hop festival. After securing the WNBA title, Williams stood atop a float and shouted, "What's my favorite word?" prompting the crowd to roar back "B----!" — a line from Too $hort's "Blow the Whistle," which became an anthem during their playoff run. The parade stretched nearly two miles from the Ferry Building to Oracle Park, with the team arriving by ferry from Oakland.
Center Kiah Stokes joined Williams on the mic, performing lyrics as Williams blew a whistle, and they sprayed champagne over the cheering masses. The duo even poured champagne into each other's mouths as teammates danced around them. Kaityn Chen, dressed in a hot dog costume — a nod to her Game 7 Halloween outfit — lost her giant prop during the route but kept the spirit alive, taking photos with fans.
Veronica Burton and others high-fived crowds, leaping over barriers to reach spectators. Tiffany Hayes, on another bus, did the same, calling the moment "everything." Coach Natalie Nakase, wearing a shirt mocking her post-game profanity, jumped into a mosh pit and was handed tequila by a fan. Local celebrities like Kehlani, P-Lo, and Nancy Pelosi joined the festivities, while fans waved signs quoting team moments: "For the Gays," "Coach Natalie texted me at 4 a.m.," and "two hoops, one love." Stokes called it "the icing on the cake," noting how many teammates won their first title.
Williams said she couldn't wait to hug her "freaking goobers," calling the bond with her team and community a dream come true.
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