Brief
Steph Curry dons Valkyries jersey to back WNBA Finals debut
The Warriors star posted a shout‑out on X while coach Steve Kerr and Draymond Green attended the opening game.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Warriors guard Steph Curry wore a Golden State Valkyries jersey bearing rookie Veronica Burton during warm‑ups for Game 1 of the WNBA Finals on Oct. 17, according to the New York Post.
What happened
The opening match between the Valkyries and the Atlanta Dream was held at the Chase Center, the Warriors’ home arena. Curry’s jersey was part of a team‑wide effort, with all Warriors players sporting different Valkyries shirts to honor the franchise.
What was said
Curry posted on X, “Finals time. Go take care of business @valkyries! 💜💪🏾,” referencing the shared ownership of the two teams by Joe Lacob. The post was reported by the New York Post.
How it came about
The gesture follows the Valkyries’ rapid rise, highlighted in Felo’s earlier coverage of their second‑season run to the finals (golden-state-valkyries-wnba-finals).
Key facts
- Steph Curry wore a Veronica Burton Valkyries jersey during warm‑ups for Game 1 of the WNBA Finals. (nypost.com)
- The game was played at the Chase Center on Oct. 17, 2026. (nypost.com)
- Curry posted a supportive message on X mentioning the Valkyries. (nypost.com)
Sources
- [1] nypost.com — originally reported as “Steph Curry reps Valkyries star Veronica Burton’s jersey as Golden State begins WNBA Finals”
