In spite of removal, Walkers are proud of the achieved course

At the beginning of this season, expectations around the walkeries were limited. For a franchise of spread, the main goal was not to stay in the depths of the league and shows that this young franchise could be attractive. Under lead Natalie Naka, Selected for coach of the yearThe Gold State players exceeded all expectations by delayed to the playoffs from their first season, unheard of in VNBA.

If this first round was accelerated “Sweeping” in front of the rice“The best team in the league doesn’t affect the amazing course was realized this season.

“I want to enjoy every moment. We’ll be back to San Francisco and I want to celebrate this season with my players and tell them I’m proud of them” Natale Natale Soket. “What we did is new. Never possess an enlargement team for your first season, you can be proud of it.” »

Fans at a meeting until the end

Behind the sports aspect, Valkiriri shone thanks to their fans filled in Chese Center during 22 local games of the season, VNBA record. For this first playoff game, the fans were as much as if the meeting was moved to the SAP Center in San Jose.

“It was amazing to see so much of our fans traveled” say Janelle Salaun. “We felt their energy especially at the beginning of the meeting. Because of that, I want to thank all fans who traveled to San Jose.” »

Fans who stayed after the meeting that before they turned into the next season. Campaign from 2026. The Natalie Nakase will quickly have in the viewfinder … first reviews this game 2 lost on the wire in front of the link: “I’ll see the match again because we lost and I don’t want to miss the smallest opportunity to improve as a coach. The victory is always the ultimate goal.” »

Title within five years?

However, this 2026 seasons promises to be full questions for Walkiries, first because the next exercise could be delayed and CAS potential “Blovac” If negotiations around the future collective agreement do not succeed, but also because the working force of the golden state will develop.

Walkiries should lose some elements during the next draft extension and “free agency” that will follow, but will also have an armature Just jociceLithuanian Nugget was elected during the draft 2025, but who preferred to wait a year before joining California.

In this, despite all these gray areas, Natalie Nakasa’s goal and the owner of Joe Lacob remains the same, namely he conquers the title within five years.

“We have to win the title in five years”It reminds of Natalie Nakase. “I love this challenge, I wanted to win the title this year, so I’m a little disappointed with myself. I can’t wait for the next season to start.” »