Being part of a team in organized sports is one of the best things that can happen. Not only does it teach important lessons like teamwork, but it can also help in making friendships and bonds that will last a lifetime. However, ever so often, these friendships can turn into relationships. That is exactly the case for Gabby Williams and her girlfriend, Marine Johannes. Meeting each other for the first time during international duty, they have been together ever since, and at the moment are one of the basketball world’s power couples.

Let’s learn more about Gabby Williams and her longtime partner.

Who is Gabby Williams’ partner?

Gabby Williams’ partner is Marine Johannes. As of now, Marine Johannes is playing for the New York Liberty in the WNBA. She is also an international player for the French National Team and has represented them at two Summer Olympics (Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024).

Who is Marine Johannes?

Marine Johannes is a professional basketball player. After playing for various overseas clubs, Marine declared for the 2017 WNBA draft. However, she went undrafted. But, she would eventually get her shot to compete in the WNBA as the New York Liberty signed her in 2019. Since then, she has been able to carve out a bench role in the WNBA. Till now, she has appeared in 122 games (20 starts), and is averaging 7.4 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game. This season, she appeared in all regular-season games for the New York Liberty and averaged 6.4 points per game. Although she did not play in game one of their first round, after Breanna Stewart’s injury concern, her number could be called out.

Marine is known for her flair and flashy passes. Whenever she is handling the ball, there is a sense of intrigue as to what could happen. Marine Johannes’ international career isn’t too shabby. Till now, she has represented the French National team in two Summer Olympics. In Tokyo 2020, she helped her team win a bronze medal, and in the 2024 Paris Olympics, her contributions led them to a silver medal.

How Did Gabby and Marine Meet?

Gabby Williams and Marine Johannes met each other for the first time during international duty with the French National Team. Although the exact time frame isn’t confirmed, since Gabby’s first outing with the French team came in 2021, we can assume that they met sometime around then. Though they are yet to be teammates on the WNBA court, they have been teammates in plenty of other leagues, including their national team.

Although the couple has not ‘officially’ announced their relationship, there have been plenty of instances when it has been confirmed. Courtney Williams exposed them as a couple on her July 18 StudBudz live stream. They were even called a couple on national TV as during a regular season game, commentator Ryan Ruocco called Marine “Gabby’s longtime partner.”

What is Marine Johannes’ Net Worth?

Marine Johannes’ exact net worth remains private, but her long and successful professional basketball career, both in Europe and the WNBA, gives clues about her financial standing. She has played for top-tier French clubs such as Mondeville and Bourges, where she earned trophies, including multiple French League titles and French Cups. She has also starred increasingly in EuroLeague and EuroCup competitions, which tend to offer sizeable contracts for standout players on leading teams.

In the WNBA, her contract history shows steady growth: after going undrafted, she eventually signed with the New York Liberty, and she has since secured re-signings, demonstrating increasing value to her team.

While her WNBA earnings are public only in part, the overseas contracts—often more lucrative for international stars in women’s basketball—are likely a major contributor to her total income. All told, her financial profile is probably well above average among WNBA bench and rotational players, though still under the radar since she is not among the top earners globally.

Achievements Together in Basketball

Gabby Williams and Marine Johannès have built an impressive joint résumé in international hoops, contributing significantly to France’s recent successes. In Paris 2024, Johannès exploded for 24 points, including five three-pointers, in the quarterfinal win over Germany—her individual performance elevating the team’s momentum. Williams also made a key impact in that same game, adding solid numbers across scoring, rebounding, and assists.

Beyond that, Johannès has been consistently recognized in all-star tournaments for France: in Olympic Qualifying Tournaments (OQT), she averaged about 14 points, 4 assists, and multiple made threes per game. Her performances there landed her spots on tournament all-star or “five-type” teams, highlighting her role not just as a scoring threat but as a versatile playmaker.

Together, Williams and Johannès have also shared podium finishes at major tournaments: Olympic medals (bronze in Tokyo, silver in Paris) and repeated silver finishes at EuroBasket tournaments. Their on-court chemistry—Williams often driving, rebounding, and defending hard; Johannès spacing the floor, providing flair shots, and making plays—has been repeatedly praised by commentators and teammates alike as integral to France’s recent deep runs.

Did Gabby and Marine get engaged? Rumors and Fans’ Theory

Although the rumor trail has been buzzing for some time now, as of now, there is no official confirmation about the couple’s engagement. The fans have been talking about them being engaged, but for now, at least, that seems to be just rumors. Though they might not be engaged, the widespread thoughts amongst fans are that, if it hasn’t happened already, it’ll happen soon.

Till now, they have not been able to put their personal partnership on the WNBA court together. However, with the season set to end in just a month, there could be a chance that we see this couple together on the same side of the court next year. Till then, we’re sure that Gabby Williams will be supporting Marine Johannes as her New York Liberty try to repeat as champions. And with Breanna Stewart’s latest injury, time might be near for Marine Johannes to get some playoff basketball in the 2025 WNBA season.