Joe Lacob predicted a Valkyries title within five years. Here's how they reached the WNBA Finals in just two

Golden State Valkyries owner Joe Lacob predicted his WNBA expansion franchise would win a championship within five years of its founding. The Valkyries have exceeded that timeline dramatically, reaching the WNBA Finals in just their second season of existence. The achievement marks one of the fastest rises to a championship series by an expansion team in WNBA history.