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Janelle Salaün scored 13 points in the Valkyries’ Game 3 loss of the WNBA Finals.

Janelle Salaün is presented the Kia WNBA Sixth Player of the Year award in a ceremony held on-court ahead of the first semifinals game against the Las Vegas Aces at Chase Center.

Salaün’s 12.7 points per game led all reserve players this season and ranked seventh all-time in league history. This year she set all-time single-season WNBA records for total points (509), threes (93), and threes per game (2.3) by a reserve player.

Valkyries forward Janelle Salaün was unanimously selected as the Kia WNBA Sixth Player of the Year, the league announced Sunday. Salaün received all 74 votes from a national panel of sportswriters and broadcasters.

Golden State Valkyries forward Janelle Salaün was named the Associated Press (AP) Sixth Player of the Year, and guard Gabby Williams was selected to the AP All-WNBA Second Team.

Learn more about the case for the Valkyries having multiple All-WNBA and All-Defensive Team members, the Defensive Player of the Year, the Sixth Player of the Year, the Most Improved Player and the Coach of the Year. 

Janelle Salaün speaks about her journey from the Bay Area to Berlin as she prepares to represent France on the international stage.

The FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 tips off on Friday, September 4 with the Golden State Valkyries set to represent five different countries at this year’s tournament in Berlin.

The Valkyries will be well represented in the 2026 FIBA World Cup with four active players participating: Gabby Williams (France), Janelle Salaün (France), Cecilia Zandalasini (Italy) and Miela Sowah (Australia).

Janelle Salaün and Kaila Charles address the media after the team's 89-64 victory over the Connecticut Sun on Wednesday.