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Carla Leite · As Carla Leite continues the process of learning the English language, the Golden State Valkyries’ highlight reels can confirm that one “translation” of sorts is already closely attached to the 20-year-old French star’s mind: defense-to-offense. Step-for-step in her mirroring of the all-talented Rickea Jackson, Leite does her part in first forcing a turnover that springs the Valkyries into a three-on-one fastbreak phase. Mistake-free in her execution thereafter, Leite’s extra hustle encourages a soft bounce pass, positioning her teammate for a fastbreak score. In front of a sellout crowd of 18,064, Leite took her part in history during the Valkyries’ first-ever home matchup on May 16, 2025. With double-digit scoring performances arriving thereafter, 2024’s No. 9 pick got the two-way party started through a two-point, one-rebound, one-assist effort in the loss to the Los Angeles Sparks. · State of Mint