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Steve Kerr expresses pride as Valkyries reach WNBA Finals in second season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 8:15 AM

Last updated Oct 14, 2026

Steve Kerr expresses pride as Valkyries reach WNBA Finals in second season

Summary

Steve Kerr, head coach of the Golden State Warriors, shared his pride over the franchise's WNBA team, the Golden State Valkyries, reaching the WNBA Finals. The Valkyries, in their second season, will host Game 1 of the Finals against the Atlanta Dream on October 17. This achievement follows a season in which the Valkyries established the top defense in the league. Kerr indicated the support from the Warriors organization and credited the team's ownership for fostering a competitive roster from the start.

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Key Details

•Valkyries play first WNBA Finals game on October 17.
•Kerr emphasizes pride in the team's rapid success.
•Franchise built strong defense and competitive roster.
•Joe Lacob is a key supporter of the team's early competitiveness.
•Valkyries will host Games 1 and 2, and potentially Games 5 and 7.

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8:15 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Proud’ – Steve Kerr’s emotional reaction to the Valkyries reaching the Finals in second WNBA season

What they're saying

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Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr reacted to the organisation’s WNBA franchise reaching the WNBA Finals in only their second season of existence. The Golden State Valkyries played their first-ever WNBA game in 2025 and will now host the first game of the 2026 WNBA Finals after an incredibly accomplished season where they built the best defence in the league.
— Yahoo Sports

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