WNBA fans hail Veronica Burton clinching MIP title with Valkyries making playoffs in debut year

Veronica Burton’s breakout year with the Golden State Valkyries ended with her crowned Most Improved Player, collecting 68 of 72 votes in a landslide. Waived by Dallas in 2024 and overlooked early in her career, Burton thrived under coach Natalie Nakase, starting all 44 games and averaging 11.9 points, 6.0 assists and 1.1 steals. From castoff to centerpiece, Burton proved she’s earned her spot among the W’s rising stars.