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How the Valkyries were driven to a title by veteran Tiffany Hayes

Three years ago, Golden State Valkyries guard Tiffany Hayes hung it up, having lost her love for the game. She found it again, and earned the title she has sought for 14 WNBA seasons because of it.

How the Valkyries were driven to a title by veteran Tiffany Hayes

Tiffany Hayes, a 37-year-old Golden State Valkyries guard, scored 11 points during the team's Game 7 victory over the Atlanta Dream in the WNBA Finals. After suffering through pain and difficulty while moving, the veteran player laced up her shoes once again, delivering crucial fourth-quarter points that sealed the title for the Valkyries. Despite her body protesting the effort, the 37-year-old Hayes expressed pride in having finally achieved her dream of winning a championship after a 14-year career.

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