Kyrie Irving Declares Himself A ‘Lifelong Supporter’ Of The Golden State Valkyries, And Their Finals Opponent Is Undefeated

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving is officially a “lifelong supporter” of the Golden State Valkyries, and honestly, who can blame him after they absolutely punched their ticket to the WNBA Finals on Friday? The expansion team clinched their spot, taking down the Las Vegas Aces in a series-defining win that obviously caught Irving’s eye.

From Expansion to Elite: Valkyries’ Rapid Ascent

Irving didn’t hold back, taking to social media right after the game to show the Valkyries some serious love. “Shoutout to the Valkyries,” he wrote. “Yall really are like that!! Got a lifelong supporter now!” That’s a huge endorsement from one of the NBA’s biggest names for a squad that’s only in their second WNBA season. Think about that: second year, and they’re already playing for the championship. They reached the playoffs last year, but this season they truly dialed it up, finishing second overall in the regular season standings. That’s a meteoric rise, no doubt about it.

Sweeping the Champs and Dominating Defensively

The Valkyries’ playoff run has been nothing short of spectacular. They kicked things off by downing the Dallas Wings in the first round. But the real statement? Sweeping the defending champion Las Vegas Aces, a team led by none other than five-time MVP A’ja Wilson, in the semifinals. That’s a huge upset and a clear message to the rest of the league. It’s not just offense powering them, either; this team is led by what’s arguably the best defense in the entire WNBA. They’ve shut down some seriously talented teams, proving that grit and lockdown D can take you all the way.

WNBA Finals Showdown: Undefeated Dream Await

Now, the Valkyries are set to face their biggest challenge yet in the WNBA Finals: the Atlanta Dream. The Dream have been on an absolute tear in the playoffs, rolling through every opponent and maintaining an undefeated record so far. Can the Valkyries’ elite defense finally hand the Dream a loss and cap off an incredible sophomore season with a championship? It’s going to be an epic showdown, and the whole league, including Kyrie Irving, will be watching.

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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.