Golden State Valkyries make waves in early WNBA All-Star voting
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 8:47 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
The Golden State Valkyries are experiencing strong fan support in their inaugural WNBA season, as shown by the first returns from the 2026 All-Star voting. Gabby Williams currently ranks eighth overall with 195,641 votes, reflecting her standout performance and growing popularity. Veronica Burton is also notable among the top 40 vote-getters, indicating broad support for the team. The Valkyries have quickly connected with fans, achieving strong attendance and competitive play in their first season. The early voting returns suggest the franchise has established its identity faster than most expansion teams.
- •Gabby Williams ranks eighth in All-Star fan voting with 195,641 votes.
- •Veronica Burton appears in the top 40 of the fan voting.
- •The Valkyries show strong attendance and enthusiastic support in their first season.
- •Williams averages a career-best 15.7 points per game.
- •The franchise has built a passionate fan base swiftly.
- 8:47 PMYahoo Sports — One of the WNBA's newest team already has something most expansion franchises wait years to build
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