Overview

• The Golden State Valkyries staged a “Bird Watchers Night” promotion with fan-issued binoculars and a mysterious violet-and-gold egg that hatched at halftime.
• Violet the Raven cartwheeled onto the court, danced through a tunnel and attempted layups with Warriors center Quinten Post before sinking her first shot.
• The theatrical reveal coincided with a 74-57 victory over the Connecticut Sun in front of 18,064 fans at Chase Center.
• In a press release, the team detailed Violet’s backstory collecting knowledge for “Ballhalla,” noted her nickname “Vi,” nearsighted glasses and custom purple-and-gold uniform.
• Violet-themed hoodies, T-shirts and adult apparel are now available through Fanatics as the Valkyries embark on a short road trip.