Even Valkyries Owner Joe Lacob Is Amazed by His Franchise Already Winning a Championship in Year 2
Gabby Williams scored 30 points as the expansion franchise beat Atlanta 68-63, capping a remarkable playoff run in its second season.
- On Saturday, the Golden State Valkyries captured their first WNBA championship, defeating the Atlanta Dream 68-63 in Game 7 at Chase Center.
- Owner Joe Lacob vowed three years ago to win a title within five seasons, yet the Valkyries achieved this goal in only two years.
- Finals MVP Gabby Williams scored 30 points in the clinching game, while 14-year veteran Tiffany Hayes won her first career WNBA title.
- Guard Kaila Charles said the city's unwavering support fueled the team's successful fight, with San Francisco fans transforming Chase Center into 'Ballhalla.'
- Surpassing the Milwaukee Bucks' 1971 record, the Valkyries became the fastest expansion team to win a title in major American sports, setting a new benchmark for incoming franchises in Cleveland, Detroit, and Philadelphia.
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Even Valkyries owner Joe Lacob is amazed by his franchise already winn
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Joe Lacob spoke so fast at times as he was overcome by emotion. Golden State’s ecstatic owner was in awe of what he had just witnessed, along with thousands of others, overjoyed by
Even Valkyries owner Joe Lacob is amazed by his franchise already winning a championship in Year 2
In just their second year of existence, Gabby Williams, Veronica Burton, Tiffany Hayes and the Golden State Valkyries won an improbable championship even owner Joe Lacob is amazed by
Golden State has extended the mark of success with serious betting in women's basketball, and the initial investment has already been largely compensated.
The main key to their incredible success on the court was an impeccable defense masterfully orchestrated by head coach Natalie Nakase. They allowed opponents an average of just 75.1 points per game.
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