Flau’jae Johnson knows how to stir the pot. The LSU junior guard found herself in the eye of another social media storm after weighing in on Shannon Sharpe’s NBA vs. WNBA debate.
Her blunt take was meant as an honest opinion, but when WNBA superstar A’ja Wilson fired back and fans came for her throat, Johnson realized she’d stepped into something bigger than basketball.
What Did Flau’jae Johnson Say About NBA vs. WNBA Players?
During a viral segment on analyst Shannon Sharpe’s Nightcap show, the former NFL star posed a familiar question: Could top WNBA players like Wilson or Breanna Stewart beat NBA bench players in one-on-one? Johnson didn’t sugarcoat her answer.
Can a WNBA player beat a NBA player?
“It’s not physically possible. No. You know how hard it is to get in the NBA? … I know I can’t.” – @Flaujae pic.twitter.com/PPUg0U3Gq5
— Club Shay Shay (@ClubShayShay) July 27, 2025
“It’s not physically possible,” Johnson stated flatly. “You know how hard it is to get in the NBA? I could barely grab rim [sic]… You [NBA guys] are jumping over the backboard.”
The LSU star made it clear she wasn’t disrespecting WNBA talent, but fans didn’t see it that way. Wilson later responded on Sharpe’s show with pointed remarks about the perception that WNBA players don’t deserve respect in physical comparisons. That’s when the online debate exploded into something uglier.
How Did Flau’jae Johnson Respond to the Backlash?
Johnson watched the criticism pile up and decided she wasn’t staying quiet. In a frustrated tweet, she fired back at her critics with both barrels.
This is what yall mad about bruh ?? My opinion? I never spoke on the goat A’ja, I just gave MY OPINION. Yall just want a reason to hate me at this point man im so over sm https://t.co/isoaE1hoqL
— Flaujae 4⃣ (@Flaujae) July 28, 2025
“This is what y’all mad about bruh?? My opinion? I never spoke on the GOAT A’ja, I just gave MY OPINION. Y’all just want a reason to hate me at this point, man I’m so over sm.”
But Johnson wasn’t done. In a follow-up tweet, she announced that she was just as fed up with the situation as anyone.
Yeah that was messy, I’m not doing anymore interviews
— Flaujae 4⃣ (@Flaujae) July 28, 2025
“Yeah, that was messy, I’m not doing anymore [sic] interviews,” she declared.
That statement revealed more than frustration. It showed how quickly an honest opinion can spiral into a career-affecting controversy in today’s social media landscape.
What Makes Flau’jae Johnson’s Voice Worth Hearing?
All this drama shouldn’t overshadow what Johnson accomplished on the court as a sophomore for LSU during the 2023-24 season. She was LSU’s go-to player, averaging 18.6 points and 5.6 rebounds per game. Her consistency was remarkable, scoring 20 or more points in 17 games, including the postseason.
When the Tigers needed her most, she delivered. Her 28-point performance in the Elite Eight against UCLA proved she’s built for the biggest moments.
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Johnson’s opinion was honest, unfiltered, and completely her own. The explosive reaction proves how charged the NBA vs. WNBA debate remains, especially when athletes speak without PR filters.
She made it clear her comments weren’t aimed at Wilson or any other WNBA star, but rather reflected her view on biological differences that impact one-on-one matchups.
At the end of the day, Johnson is a star athlete with 1,565 career points and a platform she’s never been afraid to use — even when it means dealing with the heat that comes afterward.
