"We're Very Lucky to Have KT" — Nakase on Her Return to Form

Head Coach Natalie Nakase spoke candidly after Golden State's win over the Dallas Wings, starting with praise for KT's return to health. Nakase said KT was all over the boards and brought a consistent, locked in approach from the jump, calling her presence on the floor huge for the team.

Nakase also didn't shy away from the slow start, admitting Dallas walked into open threes early and calling it a lack of discipline and attention to detail out of the locker room. She said the message to her team was direct, and while Golden State didn't get four full quarters of the level she wants, the response defensively as the game went on was a step in the right direction.

Veronica Burton also drew high praise, with Nakase highlighting her constant hunger for more film and more information as a sign of real growth and leadership. Nakase closed by reinforcing her ongoing challenge to the team, saying the goal remains playing hard and disciplined for all four quarters, not just stretches of the game.

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Golden State Valkyries | WNBA | Press Conference | Natalie Nakase, Veronica Burton | Dallas Wings | 2026

00:00 — KT's Return and Impact on the Boards
00:42 — The Halftime Message and Leadership
01:59 — Selflessness and Spacing on Offense
02:32 — Addressing Dallas' Fast Start
03:12 — Veronica Burton's Growth and Hunger
04:37 — Discipline and Foul Trouble
05:27 — The Four Quarters Challenge