SAN FRANCISCO – Julie Vanloo is still trying to process her emotions more than a month after being waived by the Golden State Valkyries . Ahead of Vanloo's first game against the Valkyries, and her first game back in Ballhala, the Los Angeles Sparks guard spoke to reporters honestly and openly about processing all the emotions of the past month .

“It's definitely special,” Vanloo said. “I don't know, it's like a bit of excitement, a bit anxious, it's so many emotions together. A lot of people I love are here, especially the Valkyries fans, so I'm excited to be back here.

It's an understandably complicated homecoming for Vanloo. The Belgian guard became an instant fan-favorite of the new Valkyries fandom for her flashy style of play and heart-on-her-sleeve approach to her job. Va

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