Stephen Curry backs his WNBA Finals favorite while showing off fresh Curry x Way of Wade 12s

Stephen Curry made his WNBA Finals lean hard to miss during Friday’s Warriors warmups. Ahead of Golden State’s preseason finale against Portland, he wore a No. 22 Veronica Burton Valkyries jersey with a fresh pair of Curry x Way of Wade 12 PEs. The look put his support for the Bay Area team and his new footwear collaboration on display at once.

The jersey choice made the moment personal for Burton’s family. Her father, Boston sports broadcaster Steve Burton, called it “surreal” to see his favorite NBA player wearing his daughter’s jersey. There’s no reported personal connection between Curry and Burton; the gesture came across as a public salute to the Valkyries and one of their standout players.

Curry’s support for the team predates this Finals run. He attended Valkyries games during their inaugural 2025 season and praised the excitement around the franchise in the Bay Area. “It’s what basketball needs,” he said in a courtside interview.

There’s a natural connection between the teams: the Valkyries and Warriors share an ownership group and play at Chase Center. The Valkyries joined the WNBA as an expansion team in 2025, and Curry’s appearances have helped underline the bond between the two Golden State franchises.

Now, in just their second season, the Valkyries are playing the Atlanta Dream for the WNBA championship. Curry didn’t announce an actual wager, but his choice of jersey made his Finals favorite clear and his fresh Curry x Way of Wade 12s gave the pregame moment an extra bit of style.