ESPN reporter Holly Rowe interviews Nika Muhl after she is selected by the Seattle Storm in the 2024 WNBA Draft. Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Gabby Williams, Nika Muhl share sweet moment after knee injury scare

Originally posted on The Athlete Lifestyle on SI
By Josh Sanchez | Last updated Oct 3, 2024 11:23 AM ET

The Seattle Storm's season came to an end after being swept by the back-to-back WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces in the first round of the playoffs. Since then, several players have traveled overseas to continue playing.

Storm players Gabby Williams and rookie Nika Muhl were among the players who chose to play overseas during their WNBA offseason.

Williams is playing for Turkish club Fenerbahce, while Muhl is playing for their top rival Besiktas. On Thursday, the two teams met in the SuperCup and a horrifying scene took place.

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Muhl went down with an apparent knee injury and let out blood-curdling screams that could be heard throughout the arena. She broke down in tears and was stretchered off of the court. Eventually, Muhl returned to the bench to be with her teammates as the game closed out.

After the game, which Fenerbahce won, 79-63, the WNBA teammates shared a sweet moment.

Williams went over to Muhl and the two shared an embrace on the bench.

get well soon nika. ✌ pic.twitter.com/z5dDtwXhtQ
— gabby williams loops (@gabbysloops) October 3, 2024

When Muhl initially went down in pain, Williams rushed to her side and tried to console her until the medical team rushed onto the court.

Before the injury, Muhl was making the most of her time on the court and was off to a hot start. Muhl, who made her first start for Besiktas earlier in the week, had 11 points, 9 assists, 3 rebounds, and 2 steals.

Nika Muhl today

• 11 points
• 9 assists
• 3/4 3PM

Get well soon Nika pic.twitter.com/6zo7kjZBRh
— Women’s Hoops Network (@WomensHoops_USA) October 3, 2024