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Natalie Nakase Dismisses ‘Pressure’ From Joe Lacob’s Five-Year Championship Promise

Lacob set bold expectations when launching the Valkyries, vowing a WNBA title within five years. After leading the expansion team to a 23-21 playoff debut, coach Nakase isn’t fazed with the five-year timeline. “No pressure,” she told Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe. “Pressure’s a made-up word… it’s all in your head.” Nakase’s focus now is control, growth, and sustained progress.