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4 a.m. texts, endless film, chaotic soundtrack: The 'basketball sicko' behind the Valkyries' success

Kendra Andrews · ESPN

Published 20 Oct 2026, 1:45 am·58 min ago·1 min read

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Natalie Nakase's hypercompetitive and detail-obsessed style has quickly made Golden State one of the WNBA's top teams.

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