Golden State Valkyries guard Kaitlyn Chen brought a moment of levity to the high-stakes atmosphere of the WNBA Finals by appearing in a hot dog costume. The lighthearted gesture came amid the tension surrounding Game 7 of the series against the Atlanta Dream.
A photo captured Chen smiling in the costume before Game 5 on October 26, 2026, at the Chase Center in San Francisco. The Valkyries and Dream were locked in a championship showdown, with the series reaching a decisive seventh game.
The image, provided by Icon Sportswire, circulated on social media as fans appreciated the rookie's ability to ease pressure during the most critical moment of the season.
