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Clippers Coach Lauds Valkyries' Nakase After Impressive Debut

10/30/2025

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LA Clippers coach Tyronn Lue praised Natalie Nakase after their Warriors game reunion.
Natalie Nakase, head coach of the Golden State Valkyries, led the team to a 23-21 record and a playoff appearance in her debut season, the first for an expansion team.
Lue credited Nakase's hard work and competitive spirit for improving her players, noting Kayla Thornton earned an All-Star selection and Veronica Burton won Most Improved Player.

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LA Clippers coach Tyronn Lue praised Natalie Nakase after their Warriors game reunion.
Natalie Nakase, head coach of the Golden State Valkyries, led the team to a 23-21 record and a playoff appearance in her debut season, the first for an expansion team.
Lue credited Nakase's hard work and competitive spirit for improving her players, noting Kayla Thornton earned an All-Star selection and Veronica Burton won Most Improved Player.