Steph Curry reps Valkyries star Veronica Burton’s jersey as Golden State begins WNBA Finals

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Martinez, V. (2026, October 17). Steph Curry reps Valkyries star Veronica Burton’s jersey as Golden State begins WNBA Finals. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/17/sports/steph-curry-valkyries-veronica-burton-jersey-wnba-finals-atlanta-dream/

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Ahead of the WNBA Finals between the Valkyries and the Dream, Steph Curry wore Veronica Burton's jersey during warmups at Chase Center, alongside his entire Warriors team. The support from the Warriors extended to social media, where Curry posted encouragement for the Valkyries. Additionally, Coach Steve Kerr and Draymond Green attended Game 1 of the Finals, demonstrating the strong connection between the two Golden State franchises owned by Joe Lacob.

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Ballhalla is booming with excitement for WNBA Finals Game 1 between the Valkyries and Dream. asserted

Ballhalla → boom → Valkyries

Chase Center, home of the Valkyries, is hosting the opening game of the championship series between Golden State and Atlanta. asserted

Center → host → State

And the Warriors have gone all in toward supporting their fellow Golden State squad. asserted

Warriors → go → squad

Ahead of Thursday night’s preseason game, Steph Curry wore a Veronica Burton jersey during warmups. asserted

Curry → wear → warmups

The entire team sported different Valkyries jerseys to honor the WNBA team ahead of Game 1. asserted

team → sport → Game

Curry also took to social media to shoutout the Valkyries, who share the same owner as the Warriors in Joe Lacob. asserted

who → take → Lacob

💜💪🏾,” Curry wrote in a post on X. The Warriors’ support for the Valkyries didn’t end there as coach Steve Kerr and fan favorite Draymond Green were in attendance for Game 1 of the WNBA Finals. The Valkyries have become one of the most recognizable franchises in professional women’s sports. asserted

Valkyries → write → sports

Golden State reached the playoffs in its inaugural season in 2025, selling out all home games at Chase Center. asserted

State → reach → Center

In 2026, the Valkyries knocked out the defending WNBA champions, the Aces, in the semifinals to advance to the biggest stage in women’s basketball. asserted

Valkyries → knock → basketball

It’s only the franchise’s second season of existence, but the Valkyries have become a blueprint for women’s sports teams. asserted

Valkyries → ’ → teams

Golden State can further its legacy with a win in Game 1 over Atlanta on Saturday. asserted

State → further → Saturday

Steph Curry reps Valkyries star Veronica Burton’s jersey as Golden State begins WNBA Finals

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