The Golden State Valkyries officially celebrated their WNBA Finals championship by having a parade along Embarcadero on Wednesday.
After capturing their first WNBA title in their second year as a franchise, players, coaches and members of the organization were seen rejoicing as they made a statement to the rest of the WNBA.
Golden State Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase celebrating during the Valkyries WNBA Finals Championship Parade. Getty Images
During the Finals, the Valkyries and the Atlanta Dream played a seven-game series , where Golden State prevailed with a 68-63 victory. The Valks were led by Gabby Williams, who scored 30 points including 28 in the second half.
Williams was crowned MVP after she finished the series averaging 19.6 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.7 assists.
Williams and coach Natalie Nakase were among the many who were seen taking over the celebratory parade.
Golden State Valkyries forward Laeticia Amihere posing with fans during Wednesday’s Championship Parade. Getty Images
WNBA Finals MVP Gabby Williams marching down Embarcadero with the Finals trophy in her arm during the Championship Parade. Getty Images
Valkyries guard Kaitlyn Chen opening a bottle of champagne during Wednesday’s Championship Parade. Stephen Lam/San Francisco Chronicle via AP
San Francisco Giants mascot, Lou Seal, greeting Valkyries fans during the Championship Parade. Stephen Lam/San Francisco Chronicle via AP
Gabby Williams celebrating with Valkyries fans during the Championship Parade. Stephen Lam/San Francisco Chronicle via AP
Nancy Pelosi waving at fans during the Valkyries Championship Parade on Wednesday. Stephen Lam/San Francisco Chronicle via AP
Golden State Valkyries fans cheering on the team during Wednesday’s Championship Parade. Getty Images
Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton greeting fans while walking with the WNBA FInals trophy at Wednesday’s Championship Parade. Getty Images
Overview shot of Embarcadero during the Valkyries Championship Parade on Wednesday. Brontë Wittpenn/San Francisco Chronicle via AP
Valkyries guard Kaitlyn Chen walking with a bottle of champagne during Wednesday’s Championship Parade. Getty Images
Valkyries guard Veronica Burton walking on the stage with the WNBA trophy in her hands during Wednesday’s Championship Parade. Getty Images
