Natalie Nakase drops the mic after WNBA Finals win

The Golden State Valkyries outlasted the Atlanta Dream in Game 7 of the WNBA Finals to win the franchise’s first championship in only their second year of existence. While the Valkyries have a solid roster, a big reason for their run has been their coach in Natalie Nakase . The 2025 WNBA Coach of the Year in her first year as head coach, she’s proven to be among the league’s elite.