Stocking the Golden State Valkeries

[Zanzman]

That's true, but there are several factors acting in her favor. She is 1-0 as an acting head coach. She has extensive experience with the LA Clippers. She's also been an assistant with the team that has been the WNBA's best across two seasons. Finally, she's not a failed NCAA coach.

We shall see wish her good luck

 

[TheFarmFan]

As of yesterday a proud founding season ticket holder of the Valks.

 

[JellyBean]

How do we know how competent Natalie till she actually coaches a game. Lot of good assistants don't work out as head coaches

Good point. We won't know for sure and some assistants don't work out and then there are some that do work out. Just finding the right fit and how quickly a coach and their staff can adapt with the type of players they have.

 

[jdote33]

Next year's starting lineup if the Valkyrie are smart.

Nika
Azzi - 5th pick
Lou
Dorka
Liv

 

[bballnut90]

Unless they can get back-to-back #1 overall picks like the Storm, Aces, and now the Fever have done, they're going to be pretty bad for a while. What could save them is being able to attract high-end free agents and having a competent coach like Natalie.

I think they’ll be fine in a couple of years. They have money to throw around and WNBA free agency is going to be nuts after the new contracts starting 2026. I imagine the league will look drastically different that season aside from maybe the Fever.

 

[WBBTakeover]

Next year's starting lineup if the Valkyrie are smart.

Nika
Azzi - 5th pick
Lou
Dorka
Liv

We may not see Nika much, if at all, during the 2025 season, unfortunately.

 

[maccca3232]

Watched an recent interview (link) where Sparks 2023 2nd round WNBA pick (14th overall) Shaneice Swain says she is planning to come over for the next WNBA season.