The new name and logo of the Bay Area WNBA team the Golden State Valkyries took flight Tuesday with a number of celebrities and sports stars sporting the merch on Day 1.
Actress Tessa Thompson who played a Valkyrie in Marvel’s Avengers series called herself an “Instant Fan.”
Tessa Thompson’s a fan
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— Heather Lea
(@vetmed11) May 14, 2024
Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr and a few members of the team showed off their shirts. The Valkyries and the Warriors share the same owners and home courts.
Squad is already reppin’!
Welcome to the family, Golden State Valkyries
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— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) May 14, 2024
Dubs
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) May 14, 2024
University of Connecticut basketball star Paige Bueckers also gave the team colors a shout-out. Bueckers is expected by many to be the No. 1 WNBA draft pick in 2025 — a pick that could bring her to the Bay.
Prettiest colorway ever https://t.co/9A0bEw5dBg
— Paige Bueckers (@paigebueckers1) May 14, 2024
San Francisco native and Olympic freestyle skiing champion Eileen Gu also can’t wait to watch the team in action.
The Bay’s own Eileen Gu is hyped for the Valkyries
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— Golden State Valkyries (@wnbagoldenstate) May 14, 2024
And Good Morning America host Robin Roberts and huge WNBA fan gave the team a plug on her show.
Thanks for reppin’ the Valkyries, @RobinRoberts
— Golden State Valkyries (@wnbagoldenstate) May 14, 2024
Check out the hype video narrated by Oakland-native singer Kehlani.
We are the Golden State Valkyries
Narrated by Kehlani pic.twitter.com/VGY0AAJKa5
— Golden State Valkyries (@wnbagoldenstate) May 14, 2024
