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Photos: Sports stars, celebrities rep new Golden State Valkyries merch

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)
(Courtesy of Golden State Valkyries)
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)
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By | pvongs@bayareanewsgroup.com | Bay Area News Group
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The new name and logo for the Bay Area WNBA team the Golden State Valkyries took flight Tuesday with a number of notable names touting the team and merch on Day 1.

Oakland-native Vice President Kamala Harris welcomed the team to the league officially.

And actress Tessa Thompson who played a valkyrie in Marvel’s Avengers series called herself an “Instant Fan.”

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr and members of the team showed off their shirts. The Valkyries and the Warriors are sports siblings and share the same owners and home court at the Chase Center in San Francisco.

University of Connecticut basketball star Paige Bueckers also gave the team colors a shout-out. Bueckers is expected by many to be the No. 1 WNBA draft pick in 2025 — a pick that could bring her to the Bay.

San Francisco native and Olympic freestyle skiing champion Eileen Gu also can’t wait to watch the team in action.

And Good Morning America host Robin Roberts and huge WNBA fan gave the team a plug on her show.

Check out the hype video narrated by Oakland-native singer Kehlani. She will perform Saturday at Thrive City with other Bay Area artists including E-40, Goapale and P-Lo at the Valkyries Block Party.

 

 

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