Dallas Wings star Satou Sabally recalled a viral interaction with former Dallas Mavericks forward Grant Williams that caused a stir on social media last year.

The 2023 WNBA Most Improved Player appeared on a recent episode of Paul George's Podcast P show.

"Grant Williams and I are friends. We've been friends before the situation. I don't know why his contacts were open. He had my number already," the 26-year-old told the show.

Sabally explained the meetup where Williams enthusiastically hugged her while having his phone ready, leading fans to speculate that he might be getting her number after a game in September 2023.

"You know, it was the hug. It was the cameras around. Everyone is also interested in who I am talking to. So, they will blow everything up when I talk to a man," she added.

Satou Sabally clarifies relationship with Grant Williams

Sabally then shared that she talks with Williams due to their similar roles in their respective league's player associations.

"We are really respectable work partners, I would even say. He's like the Vice President of the NBPA. I am from the WNBPA. So, every time when I'm in meetings, Grant is the person that I text... I need to ask someone who's experienced and knows the deal," the two-time WNBA All-Star said.

Their viral moment occurred when both were playing for Dallas. Williams eventually was traded from the Mavericks to the Charlotte Hornets in February 2024.