Super Bowl champion Mike Evans, former All-Pro receiver Deebo Samuel, and Demarcus Robinson weren’t just chilling during the WNBA semifinals. They were right there in the Chase Center crowd, throwing their full support behind the Golden State Valkyries for Game 2 against the Las Vegas Aces. It’s not every day you see that kind of star power from the gridiron showing up for a basketball playoff game, but that’s exactly what went down.
NFL Royalty in the House for Game 2
This wasn’t some quiet appearance either. These guys were among a sold-out crowd of 18,064 fans packing the Chase Center to watch the Valkyries try to grab a crucial win. Seeing Evans, Samuel, and Robinson, all high-profile receivers for the 49ers, rocking up for Game 2 against the Aces just highlights how much energy is around the Valkyries right now. The Valkyries already had a 1-0 series lead, so imagine the boost knowing these NFL stars are in the building, watching you battle it out. That’s a serious home-court advantage.
The Bay Area’s Football Team Has Valkyries Fever
It’s clear this isn’t a one-off thing either. The 49ers, along with other athletes from the Bay Area, have apparently been regular attendees at Valkyries games. That’s a massive show of regional support, with one of the biggest NFL teams backing their WNBA squad hard. They even wished the Valkyries good luck on social media, posting it out on X, formerly Twitter. When an entire NFL team is publicly rooting for you and sending their star players to pack the stands, it just amplifies the whole vibe around the team.
The Valkyries are looking to take a two-game lead before this semifinal series against the Aces shifts over to Las Vegas. With this kind of momentum and that level of local support, you know they’re ready to bring the fight to Nevada.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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