Monte Poole and Dalton Johnson are joined by Golden State Valkyries president Jess Smith and general manager Ohemaa Nyanin to discuss what it means to bring a WNBA team to the Bay Area, where the team name Valkyries originated from and Joe Lacob’s desire to win a championship in the first five seasons.

(1:18) Breaking down the growth with the WNBA

(11:18) Valkyries ready to make it in Bay Area

(17:40) Revealing the origins of the Valkyries name

(25:08) Smith details the growth of the WNBA

(31:42) What advantages will the Valkyries have?

(36:20) Nyanin on Lacob’s championship expectations

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