Photos: Sports stars, celebrities rep new Golden State Valkyries merch

The new name and logo for the Bay Area WNBA team the Golden State Valkyries took flight Tuesday with a number of celebrities and sports stars sporting the merch on Day 1.

Actress Tessa Thompson who played a Valkyrie in Marvel’s Avengers series called herself an “Instant Fan.”

Tessa Thompson’s a fan pic.twitter.com/Xl9VP4NymD

— Heather Lea (@vetmed11) May 14, 2024

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr and members of the team showed off their shirts. The Valkyries and the Warriors are sports siblings and share the same owners and home court at the Chase Center in San Francisco.

Squad is already reppin’!

Welcome to the family, Golden State Valkyries pic.twitter.com/kNLMsChN3d

— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) May 14, 2024

Dubs Golden State Valkyries pic.twitter.com/5iFBidOmqJ

— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) May 14, 2024

University of Connecticut basketball star Paige Bueckers also gave the team colors a shout-out. Bueckers is expected by many to be the No. 1 WNBA draft pick in 2025 — a pick that could bring her to the Bay.

Prettiest colorway ever https://t.co/9A0bEw5dBg

— Paige Bueckers (@paigebueckers1) May 14, 2024

San Francisco native and Olympic freestyle skiing champion Eileen Gu also can’t wait to watch the team in action.

The Bay’s own Eileen Gu is hyped for the Valkyries pic.twitter.com/JirHds37Wb

— Golden State Valkyries (@wnbagoldenstate) May 14, 2024

And Good Morning America host Robin Roberts and huge WNBA fan gave the team a plug on her show.

Thanks for reppin’ the Valkyries, @RobinRoberts pic.twitter.com/FsgL6gpHnq

— Golden State Valkyries (@wnbagoldenstate) May 14, 2024

Check out the hype video narrated by Oakland-native singer Kehlani.

We are the Golden State Valkyries

Narrated by Kehlani pic.twitter.com/VGY0AAJKa5

— Golden State Valkyries (@wnbagoldenstate) May 14, 2024