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The Golden State Valkyries' story is crazy.
In 2023, the Warriors ownership group (Joe Lacob, Peter Guber) paid $50 million for a WNBA expansion team.
Lacob promised that they would win a championship within five years and also lead the league in revenue.
Now, in just their second season, the Valkyries have accomplished both.
β’ 12,000+ season ticket holders (90% renewal rate)
β’ 40+ sponsorship partners (JPMorgan Chase, etc.)
β’ $100 million in annual revenue (WNBA record)
β’ 44 straight sellouts (league-leading attendance)
β’ 2026 WNBA Champions (beat the Atlanta Dream)
And here's the craziest part...
Not only did Lacob and Guber negotiate a clause that let them pay the $50 million expansion fee over 10 years, but the last three expansion teams sold for $250 million each, and the Valkyries are now valued at $1 billion.
That is 20x more than the $50 million expansion fee, and it makes the Valkyries the most valuable franchise in women's sports history.
Today's newsletter breaks down all the details.
READ: huddleup.substack.com/p/how-β¦
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Congratulations to Dusty Baker, Bruce Bochy, and Brian Sabean on being named to the @baseballhall's Contemporary Baseball Era ballot! π³οΈ
Happy Birthday to this Dude right here!π₯³ My fellow Scorpioπ¦, youβre still older but also still one of my fave people! Grateful to have you in my lifeπ Cheers to you @DougTammaro and to a year of amazing things!π»
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Nikeβs tribute to the Valkyries, who won the WNBA Finals in just their second year in existence:
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