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SAN FRANCISCO — After a meal of dumplings, I stepped off the 22 bus near my neurologist’s office and walked across Third Street toward the Golden State Valkyries’ arena, the sun warming our backs. As we headed in, I told my friend the first thing he needed to know about the Chicago Sky: they were a clown organization.

These were not serious contenders. We were going to dominate them. While the Sky had signed veteran players and traded for a top-tier WNBA talent, their losses on the margins told a different story. Olivia Miles, widely regarded as the coolest player in college basketball, chose the Minnesota Lynx over the Sky. Meanwhile, the two expansion teams—one of which would secure its first franchise win that very night—exploited Chicago’s desperation by trading second-round picks for players they were about to release.

Had the Golden State Valkyries made a questionable move during the draft? Perhaps. But the team deserved the benefit of the doubt. It is a smart organization with a proven track record of professionalism. As I highlighted the Valkyries’ defensive weaknesses and the inconsistent decision-making among WNBA ownership, my confidence grew: my first visit to Ballhalla this season would be unforgettable.

Source: Defector
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