A ‘crybaby’ gesture said it all: The WNBA Finals are getting personal

During Game 4 of the WNBA Finals between the Golden State Valkyries and their opponents, Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase made headlines for a humorous 'crybaby' gesture directed at officials after a disputed foul call went against her team. The gesture, in which she mimicked crying with balled fists below her eyes, highlighted the increasingly heated and personal nature of the series. The Valkyries evened the WNBA Finals with the win, as reported on October 25, 2026.