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Valkyries win WNBA title in record time
Golden State Valkyries claim WNBA championship in 17 months, becoming fastest North American pro sports team to win a title.
In brief
Golden State Valkyries claim WNBA championship in 17 months, becoming fastest North American pro sports team to win a title. Golden State Valkyries win WNBA championship in 17 months, making them the fastest North American pro sports team to win a title. Originally reported by Sfchronicle.
Valkyries win WNBA title
Golden State Valkyries claim WNBA championship in 17 months, becoming fastest North American pro sports team to win a title.
Record-breaking speed
Seventeen months, two weeks and one day after their first game, the Valkyries won the WNBA championship.
Massive fan support
18,000 fans attended the game at Chase Center with millions more watching globally.
Coach Natalie Nakase
Natalie Nakase, the first female coach of color to win a WNBA championship, led the team to victory.
Gabby Williams MVP
Gabby Williams scored 28 second-half points to win MVP of the WNBA Finals.
Team chemistry
Williams found a home with Nakase and the Valkyries after facing rejection at other teams.
Tiffany Hayes
Tiffany Hayes, the fifth oldest player, witnessed WNBA transformation since 2012.
Physical challenge
The team played a seven-game series with demanding travel and game schedule.
Here's the gist
Golden State Valkyries win WNBA championship in 17 months, making them the fastest North American pro sports team to win a title.
