Early 2025 WNBA awards predictions: Coach of the year: Nakase, Valkyries Most improved: Burton, Valkyries Rookie of the year: Leite, Valkyries MVP: Thornton, Valkyries; Wilson, Aces; Clark, Fever (tie) Defensive POY: Thornton, Burton, Fagbenle, Valkyries (tie)
Coach of the year Nakase for sure. She spent years planning this team and every one of her decisions was designed to produce exactly what we’re seeing. She’s picked the right players and she’s dissecting the offence of good teams. The Valkyries are a problem!
I was like - I think he means Valhalla… Then a few minutes later I was like - Ooooh. Wait. I get it. 💡 Very clever. 😃 🏀🔥 I love it!
Wish I came up with it!! So good! I was lobbying for the name Valkyries a year before it was announced.
couldn't make it yesterday, but the games have been super fun
I’d pick Saulon over Leite. Leite’s had a few big games, but Saulon’s more consistent. The games are a blast!
Leite’s outside shot selection & interior passes need work but ceiling is so high! Saulon, Leite & Thornton are the 3 that I most hope get carried over after next year’s sure-to-be-wild free agency Fagbenle younger with upside but I could see Thornton being our Al Horford/Iguodala on a title team