As such, right-wing journalists and pundits have seized on the WNBA’s stance on transgender athletes (despite there being no transgender women in the league). On Sunday, Golden State Valkyries’ coach Natalie Nakase was asked about Cunningham’s comments and the ongoing debate that has subsumed the conversation around the league. So I’m all about women, little girls deserving to play, and that includes trans women. NEW📝📝📝: “I’m all about women, little girls deserving to play, and that includes trans women. Natalie Nakase made a strong statement on trans athletes amidst the political firestorm overtaking the WNBA.