Courtney Williams knows exactly what she must do to make Lynx even better
At 30 years old and with nine WNBA seasons under her belt, Courtney Williams is a proven veteran. She has been to the WNBA Finals twice, once in 2022 with the Connecticut Sun and once in 2024 with the Minnesota Lynx, and was named an All-Star in 2021. Williams’ career is far from over, but she is already an accomplished player. And yet, she is not quite done developing. There is always something new to learn, especially if your role changes.
Williams had to adapt her game significantly in recent years. For most of her career, she had been a scorer more than anything—certainly more than a playmaker. Then, in 2023, Williams transitioned to the point guard position for the Chicago Sky, averaging a career-high 6.3 assists over 40 games. The same was expected of her when she joined the Minnesota Lynx and a starting lineup featuring Kayla McBride, Bridget Carleton, Napheesa Collier, and Alanna Smith.
A lot of the Lynx’s offense runs through Napheesa Collier, who put together an outstanding season, but they still needed Williams to handle the ball and make plays for her teammates. She delivered, averaging 5.5 assists per game during the regular season and 5.9 in the playoffs.
Williams has adjusted well to her new position, but, as she mentioned on the Locked on Women’s Basketball podcast, she is far from content with her development and eager to continue improving.
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