Even so, fans want to trust the process.
“It’s hard to listen to all the noise, all the people who are really upset,” Dorney said. “I think last year it worked out pretty well so I think I trust the GM, I trust the coaches. It seems like they have a very good game plan.”
Dorney came to the game with their mom, Gail, for Mother’s Day.
“I don’t really need flowers or brunch,” Gail Dorney said. “This is kind of our thing. And we’ve always done this together.”
The game was a family affair for many in Ballhalla, as the arena is called — playing on the name of the place in Norse mythology where the Valkyries guide the souls of Warriors. Andrea and Brian Roberts brought their two daughters.
“It’s really cool because we’re different than all the other WNBA teams because we don’t have one star player, we’re all amazing players,” said Katherine Roberts, 14.
The teen’s prediction for the Valkyries second season?
“We’re gonna win them all.”
The Valkyries host the Chicago Sky Wednesday.