Basketball internationals Marine Johannes and Gabby Williams, close friends off the court, recently featured in an exclusive cross-interview for Maxi-Basket magazine. Both currently play for rival clubs in Istanbul—Johannes for Galatasaray and Williams for Fenerbahçe. During their conversation, they delved into several significant topics, including their experiences with the French national team, the ongoing evolution and challenges in women’s basketball, and the positive influence they have on each other.
Gabby shared that after her initial summer with the French national team, she told her American teammates, “Marine taught me how to have more fun on the court.”
Marine, in turn, highlighted Gabby’s innate confidence, a trait she often observes in American players. “Gabby embodies that confidence,” Marine stated, “and it’s something she brings to the French national team, benefiting both me and our teammates.”
This 6th issue of Maxi-Basket also features an in-depth report on the “giants” of basketball, complete with interviews, statistics, and anecdotes. Readers can also find articles on Basket Landes preparing for the EuroLeague Final 6, insights from Bastien Grassoff and Valéry Demory, coverage of the NBA All-Star Game, Monaco and Orléans at the Leaders Cup, and a spotlight on Blois supporters. The magazine concludes with posters of Victor Wembanyama from the All-Star Game and Gabby Williams.
