Kayla Thornton, a forward for the Valkyries, has been named a first-time WNBA All-Star in her 10th season. She emphasizes the importance of her teammates and coaches in her success. Thornton is the seventh undrafted player to achieve this honor and the first from an expansion team since 2006. The Valkyries, although two games under .500, are in playoff contention this season largely due to Thornton's impressive performance, averaging 14 points and seven rebounds, and serving as a key player in the locker room.
Kayla Thornton has made the biggest leap of her career since coming out of Texas El-Paso in 2014, becoming the Valkyries' go-to scoring option and leader.
Thornton is the seventh undrafted player to make the All-Star game since the league's inception in 1999, and the first from an expansion team since 2006.
The expansion team has exceeded expectations and is in playoff contention largely due to Thornton's career year of averaging 14 points and seven rebounds.
Despite being two games under .500, the Valkyries have become one of the league's best stories this season, showcasing Thornton's crucial role.
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