Cassie Lastivka retweeted
I recorded this on May 15, 2024 -
What if I told you don’t worry, It hurts now, but in two years you’ll be a WNBA champion?
God is faithful.
What if I told you don’t worry, It hurts now, but in two years you’ll be a WNBA champion?
God is faithful.
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Cassie Lastivka retweeted
Veronica Burton had to wait for the pickleball players at her hometown YMCA to finish before she could get some shots up. Last night, with 5.1 seconds left in Game 7 of the WNBA Finals, everybody was waiting on her.
The Dallas Wings had drafted Burton seventh overall, then cut her days before the 2024 opener. At the Y in Newton, Massachusetts, her sister Kayla saw her holding a basketball, staring down the court. Kayla quietly took out her phone.
“I recorded it because I wanted her to see it down the road,” she said.
A month went by before the Connecticut Sun gave Burton a spot for the rest of the season. That December, when the Golden State Valkyries got to build a team from scratch, they picked her in the expansion draft.
Burton wanted to make a good first impression. In her Golden State debut, her only points came on two free throws. Then her new coach, Natalie Nakase, wanted to sit down with her and watch every turnover.
“Great, just what I want to do,” Burton remembered thinking.
But Nakase could see why she’d made those passes. As Burton remembered it, her coach told her, “These three aren’t even your fault. You’re gonna be fine.”
By August, Burton had a game against Phoenix with 14 assists and zero turnovers. A month later, she was the WNBA’s Most Improved Player.
Back to Game 7. With Golden State up three, Atlanta forced a jump ball. Burton came up with it, and the Dream fouled her with 5.1 seconds left. Two free throws again. This time she sank them both to seal the Valkyries’ first championship.
Man, I’m glad Kayla pulled out her phone that day. x.com/zavanchy/statu…
The Dallas Wings had drafted Burton seventh overall, then cut her days before the 2024 opener. At the Y in Newton, Massachusetts, her sister Kayla saw her holding a basketball, staring down the court. Kayla quietly took out her phone.
“I recorded it because I wanted her to see it down the road,” she said.
A month went by before the Connecticut Sun gave Burton a spot for the rest of the season. That December, when the Golden State Valkyries got to build a team from scratch, they picked her in the expansion draft.
Burton wanted to make a good first impression. In her Golden State debut, her only points came on two free throws. Then her new coach, Natalie Nakase, wanted to sit down with her and watch every turnover.
“Great, just what I want to do,” Burton remembered thinking.
But Nakase could see why she’d made those passes. As Burton remembered it, her coach told her, “These three aren’t even your fault. You’re gonna be fine.”
By August, Burton had a game against Phoenix with 14 assists and zero turnovers. A month later, she was the WNBA’s Most Improved Player.
Back to Game 7. With Golden State up three, Atlanta forced a jump ball. Burton came up with it, and the Dream fouled her with 5.1 seconds left. Two free throws again. This time she sank them both to seal the Valkyries’ first championship.
Man, I’m glad Kayla pulled out her phone that day. x.com/zavanchy/statu…
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Cassie Lastivka retweeted
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Cassie Lastivka retweeted
Always in her corner 🥹
Marine Johannès celebrating with 2026 WNBA Finals MVP Gabby Williams!
#2026WNBAFinals | #WNBASeason30
Marine Johannès celebrating with 2026 WNBA Finals MVP Gabby Williams!
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Cassie Lastivka retweeted
A picture-perfect moment for Coach Nakase 🏆📸
Natalie Nakase gets her moment after leading Golden State to its first-ever WNBA championship as a Head Coach!
#WNBASeason30 | #2026WNBAFinals
Natalie Nakase gets her moment after leading Golden State to its first-ever WNBA championship as a Head Coach!
#WNBASeason30 | #2026WNBAFinals
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Cassie Lastivka retweeted
The support is real 🫶
Marine Johannès embraces Gabby Williams after the Valks claimed Game 7 and the crown!
#2026WNBAFinals | #WNBASeason30
Marine Johannès embraces Gabby Williams after the Valks claimed Game 7 and the crown!
#2026WNBAFinals | #WNBASeason30
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Cassie Lastivka retweeted
GABBY. WILLIAMS. IS. BUILT. DIFFERENT. 🚨
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4 3PM
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3 REB
2 AST
2 STL
Her impressive performance helped the @valkyries become 2026 WNBA Champions!
#2026WNBAFinals | #WNBASeason30
30 PTS
4 3PM
4 BLKS
3 REB
2 AST
2 STL
Her impressive performance helped the @valkyries become 2026 WNBA Champions!
#2026WNBAFinals | #WNBASeason30
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Gabby Williams is the 2026 WNBA Finals MVP 🏆
Williams made her presence felt throughout the series, leading the Valkyries with 19.6 PPG, 3.6 RPG, 2.7 APG and 2.6 SPG to help the @valkyries capture their first-ever WNBA title!
#WNBASeason30 | #2026WNBAFinals
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Gabby Williams drives to games from Oakland, and every time, she’s surrounded by Valkyries promotions around the Bay. “I can’t lose,” runs through her mind every time. @Winsidr
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Cassie Lastivka retweeted
FROM EXPANSION TEAM TO WNBA CHAMPIONS 🏆⚔️
THE GOLDEN STATE VALKYRIES HAVE DONE IT! In just their SECOND season as a franchise, Golden State captures its first WNBA championship and makes league history! 💜
THE GOLDEN STATE VALKYRIES HAVE DONE IT! In just their SECOND season as a franchise, Golden State captures its first WNBA championship and makes league history! 💜
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Cassie Lastivka retweeted
THIS MOMENT MEANS EVERYTHING 🥹
Gabby Williams soaking it all in after the @valkyries are named the Champs!
#2026WNBAFinals | #WNBASeason30
Gabby Williams soaking it all in after the @valkyries are named the Champs!
#2026WNBAFinals | #WNBASeason30
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Cassie Lastivka retweeted
2026 WNBA Champs, Golden State Valkyries 🏆
The @valkyries capture a title in just their second season, becoming the fastest expansion team in league history to win a Championship!
#WNBASeason30
The @valkyries capture a title in just their second season, becoming the fastest expansion team in league history to win a Championship!
#WNBASeason30
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Cassie Lastivka retweeted
History is set to be made.
Tonight marks the first Game 7 in WNBA Finals history and either the Dream or Valkyries will claim their first title.
@kendra__andrews has more ⤵️ espn.com/wnba/story/_/i…
Tonight marks the first Game 7 in WNBA Finals history and either the Dream or Valkyries will claim their first title.
@kendra__andrews has more ⤵️ espn.com/wnba/story/_/i…
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Cassie Lastivka retweeted
One goal remains 👀
The @valkyries return home where they can clinch their first-ever WNBA Championship in just their second year of existence. It all goes down TONIGHT at 8pm/ET on USA Network & Peacock!
#WNBASeason30 | #2026WNBAFinals
The @valkyries return home where they can clinch their first-ever WNBA Championship in just their second year of existence. It all goes down TONIGHT at 8pm/ET on USA Network & Peacock!
#WNBASeason30 | #2026WNBAFinals
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