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The new logo and brand identity for the up-and-coming WNBA team, the Golden State Valkyries, was unveiled on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. (Courtesy of Golden State Valkyries)
The new name and logo for the Golden State Valkyries, the Bay Area's WNBA team, took flight on Tuesday, and many celebrities and sports stars wore the merchandise on opening day.
Actress Tessa Thompson, who played Valkyrie in the Marvel movie series, calls herself an “instant fan.”
I'm a Tessa Thompson fan🌟 pic.twitter.com/Xl9VP4NymD
— Heather Lee🏳️🌈🐴 (@vetmed11) May 14, 2024
Golden State Warriors manager Steve Kerr and the rest of the team unveiled their uniforms. The Valkyries and Warriors are sports brothers and share the same owner and home court in San Francisco's Chase His Center.
The squad is already ripping!
Welcome to the family, Golden State Valkyries 🤝 pic.twitter.com/kNLMsChN3d
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) May 14, 2024
Dub 🤝 Golden State Valkyries pic.twitter.com/5iFBidOmqJ
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) May 14, 2024
University of Connecticut basketball star Paige Bueckers also cheered on the team's colors. The Buccaneers are projected by many to be the No. 1 pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, which could bring her to the Bay.
Most beautiful colorway ever https://t.co/9A0bEw5dBg
— Paige Bueckers (@paigebueckers1) May 14, 2024
Eileen Gu, a San Francisco native and Olympic freestyle skiing champion, also can't wait to see the team in action.
The Bay's Irene Gu is excited about Valkyries 👏 pic.twitter.com/JirHds37Wb
— Golden State Valkyries (@wnbagoldenstate) May 14, 2024
And Robin Roberts, Good Morning America host and huge WNBA fan, joined her show to cheer on the team.
Thank you for repeating Valkyrie. @RobinRoberts 👏 pic.twitter.com/FsgL6gpHnq
— Golden State Valkyries (@wnbagoldenstate) May 14, 2024
Check out the hype video narrated by Oakland singer Kehlani.
We are the Golden State Valkyries
Kehlani's narration pic.twitter.com/VGY0AAJKa5
— Golden State Valkyries (@wnbagoldenstate) May 14, 2024
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