What happened: Veronica Burton told SportsCenter "Ballhalla, this one's for you" after the Golden State Valkyries secured the first WNBA championship in The title came in the team's second season.

Why it matters: Ballhalla, the Valkyries' home crowd at Chase Center, sold out the Finals opener and backed the club from its 2025 debut. Burton had already stressed urgency ahead of the winner-take-all finale, which Golden State won to close the series.

What to watch: Golden State's title celebration and offseason planning follow, with Gabby Williams the Finals MVP.