Golden State Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase guided the franchise to its first WNBA title in a historic championship run, with the team celebrating their victory on November 1, 2026. The Guardian's Bryan Armen Graham chronicled how Nakase's leadership and the team's "effing unbreakable love" propelled them to the league's summit.
Photographs from the celebration show Nakase and guard Veronica Burton embracing after securing the championship. The Valkyries' triumph marks a remarkable achievement for the expansion franchise and cements Nakase's status as a championship-winning coach in her first season at the helm.
