Nike drops perfect slogan after Golden State Valkyries WNBA Championship win

Before a home crowd that included Olympic champion Kristi Yamaguchi, MLB star Barry Bonds, and the current Golden State Warriors NBA team, the Golden State Valkyries came from behind to win Game 7 of the WNBA Finals 66-61 to earn their first WNBA Championship.This is only the second season of the Valkyries existence in a WNBA that celebrated its 30th anniversary this year. No other franchise in any sport has gone from its origin to championship in just two years. It was a true team effort with no superstar receiving top billing. Nike dropped the perfect slogan to commemorate what the Valkyries did following their victory.MORE: Angel Reese, Usher share epic WNBA Finals celebration after Game 6 winWhat Nike saidOct 31, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Valkyries forward Kayla Thornton (5) celebrates after winning the 2026 WNBA Finals against the Atlanta Dream at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect (Reuters)The slogan reads: “Don’t need history to make it.”It is accompanied by the image of the Valkyries celebrating the win.Nike’s tribute to the Valkyries, who won the WNBA Finals in just their second year in existence: “Don’t need history to make it.” https://t.co/6IeqKbAJRy— Front Office Sports (@FOS) November 1, 2026Another championship for Golden State 🔥 https://t.co/AksYi2lG2E— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) November 1, 2026MORE: WNBA Finals face self-inflicted embarrassment with potential trophy presentationWNBA breathes sigh of relief after Game 6 logistical fiascoThe WNBA concludes its season and the series perfectly. There had never been a winner-take-all Game 7 in the league’s history.The Game 6 venue and time change fiasco from Thursday in Atlanta is ancient history. Also forgotten is the stress and worry of crowning a champion in Game 6 with the real possibility of having to move the venue for the celebration due to the Atlanta Hawks pending Thursday night game."This is just what happens when you invest in women’s sports." – Valkyries guard Tiffany Hayes https://t.co/A40hhI3uyt— Front Office Sports (@FOS) November 1, 2026Though the WNBA has had some trailblazing players in its history, the current era appears to be its best in terms of talent, marketability, and fan interest and appeal.Kristi Yamaguchi is back in Ballhalla and she’s sounding the GSV drum to get tonight’s game started! 🥁 https://t.co/2JpeM2rwqI— Chase Center (@ChaseCenter) November 1, 2026The city and some of its premier athletes in other sports have embraced the Valkyries quickly and will get a chance to show off their fandom again next summer when Golden State hosts the WNBA All-Star Game festivities on July 30-31, 2027.— Enjoy free coverage of the top news & trending stories with The Big Lead Newsletter —