Even in a 20-Point Loss, the Golden State Valkyries Deliver an Enjoyable Fan Experience
By
Patrick Redford
Front-window bakery material. Catches the eye, delivers the goods.
Summary
A first-person narrative about attending a Golden State Valkyries WNBA game against the Chicago Sky. The author describes the pre-game experience, the atmosphere at the arena, and the game itself, noting that even when the Valkyries play poorly (losing by 20 points), the experience is still enjoyable due to the vibrant fan culture, the arena energy, and the novelty of having a professional women's basketball team in the Bay Area. The piece blends sports commentary with personal reflection on the team's debut season and the broader significance of the Valkyries to the community.
Key quotes
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These were not serious people. We were going to roll them.
Though the Sky had signed a bunch of veterans and traded for one of the realest hoopers in the WNBA, they had also done an astonishing amount of losing on the margins.
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