Brandin Podziemski Drops Unexpected Truth Before Valkyries’ Crucial Home Playoff Opener

Can you really put a price on heart, grit, and that underdog spirit? The Golden State Valkyries, a brand-new WNBA team, have flipped the script this season — making history as the first expansion squad to clinch a playoff berth in their very first year. Tonight, they’re gearing up to host Game 2 against the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx, not at the usual Oracle Arena or Chase Center, but in San Jose, thanks to some quirky scheduling twists. Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski, who’s been soaking in the Valkyries’ energy all summer, dropped some raw, no-nonsense insights about this “team of sixth women” — a roster forged from underdogs with something to prove and a coach who’s already nabbed Coach of the Year honors. It’s more than basketball; it’s a story about defying odds, embracing the little things, and building a culture that dares you to doubt them. Are the Valkyries just a feel-good story, or is this the start of something that could shake up the entire league? Buckle up — tonight might tell us. LEARN MORE.