Golden State Valkyries aim to win WNBA title for Tiffany Hayes in Game 7

The Golden State Valkyries are preparing to face the Atlanta Dream in Game 7 of the WNBA Finals, with a focus on winning a title for veteran guard Tiffany Hayes, according to the SF Standard.

Hayes, 37, has played 14 years in the WNBA, including a decade with the Atlanta Dream, but has never won a championship despite 45 playoff appearances.

After a brief retirement following a season with the Connecticut Sun in 2023, Hayes returned to the league with the Las Vegas Aces in 2024, where she won Sixth Player of the Year and developed a close relationship with coach Natalie Nakase.

Nakase, now head coach of the Golden State Valkyries, was recruited from the Aces by the team's owner and general manager to lead the new franchise.

The team and coach Nakase are motivated by Hayes' pursuit of her first championship, with only 40 minutes remaining in the decisive Game 7 of the Finals.

The outcome of this game will determine if Hayes finally secures a WNBA title, marking a significant moment for the player and the new Valkyries franchise.