It\u2019s safe to say Ty Lue is proud of Natalie Nakase and also wants her to take care of her health.<\/p>\n
On Tuesday, Lue was asked if he\u2019s talked to Nakase after the Golden State Valkyries reached the WNBA Finals<\/a> in her second year as head coach, to which he said \u201cyes,\u201d while also leaving her with a reminder.<\/p>\n \u201cShe better eat. Can\u2019t have her passing out again on the court,\u201d Lue said jokingly.<\/p>\n Asked Tyronn Lue about Natalie Nakase coaching the Golden State Valkyries to the WNBA Finals in her second year.<\/p>\n \u201cI congratulated her on beating a very good team. Becky Hammon, the best coach in the WNBA and the Aces, they won [3 of the last 4]. Going in to beat a team like\u2026 https:\/\/t.co\/udMj6hRnNc<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/9X0QmUdomL<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Tomer Azarly (@TomerAzarly) October 13, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Tyronn Lue said he reminded Natalie Nakase to eat as she prepares for the WNBA Finals. AP Photo\/Jae C. Hong<\/p>\n Lue was, of course, referring back to two weeks ago when Nakase suddenly collapsed during Game 3<\/a> of the first round of the WNBA playoffs.<\/p>\n Nakase\u2019s sudden fall happened under the final two minutes of the fourth quarter<\/a> as Golden State was trailing the Dallas Wings 72-71.<\/p>\n Nakase was removed from the remainder of the game, while assistant coach Kasib Powell coached the rest of the game in her place.<\/p>\n The Valkyries went on to win the game 77-73 and are now set to face the Atlanta Dream in the Finals.<\/p>\n