# Valkyries break WNBA record

> Golden State Valkyries win WNBA title without All-WNBA player.
- Title: Valkyries break WNBA record · The San Francisco Standard
- Summary: Golden State Valkyries win WNBA title without All-WNBA player. Golden State Valkyries win WNBA championship without any All-WNBA player on roster.
- Keywords: golden state valkyries, wnba, championship, all-wnba, nate nakase, kiah stokes, gabby williams, veronica burton, news, local, Valkyries, break
- Source: The San Francisco Standard — https://sfstandard.com/2026/10/26/golden-state-valkyries-awards-breaking-wnba-finals
- Published: 2026-10-26T13:30:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: golden state valkyries, wnba, championship, all-wnba, nate nakase, kiah stokes, gabby williams, veronica burton, news, local
## Valkyries in WNBA Finals
Golden State Valkyries are in WNBA Finals, two wins from championship.
## No All-WNBA players
Valkyries won title without any first- or second-team All-WNBA player.
## 32-12 record
Valkyries went 32-12 in regular season and 7-3 in playoffs.
## No star power
Valkyries succeeded without league’s top players.
## Championship without All-WNBA
If Valkyries win, they’ll be first team to win title without All-WNBA player.
## Historical context
WNBA had 28 seasons before Valkyries’ 2025 arrival.
## Past teams
Chicago Sky won 2014 title without All-WNBA player.
## Gabby Williams
Williams played 25 minutes per game, named All-Defensive first team.
## Janelle Salaun
Salaun scored double figures twice in playoffs after ranking second in points.
## Kiah Stokes
Stokes averaged 3.6 points per game in regular season.
## Natalie Nakase
Nakase won 2025 coach award, turned 23-win team into 32-win squad.
## What matters
Valkyries’ success comes from teamwork, not individual stats.
## Key takeaway

Golden State Valkyries win WNBA championship without any All-WNBA player on roster.