LSU Tigers star Flau’jae Johnson has opened up about her relationship with Angel Reese, now a Chicago Sky player in the WNBA. The two shared a strong bond during their national championship win with the LSU Tigers, but Johnson noted that their friendship has evolved. Johnson, appearing on ‘The Breakfast Club’ podcast, described the shift as a natural part of their journey. “We’re not friends, but that bond we had, that thing we did together, winning a national championship, you can never take that away from us,” she said. She emphasized that while the closeness has lessened, she still supports Reese in her career. The change in their relationship has been partly attributed to challenges in the background, including a social media spat involving their families.
Johnson’s comments come after Reese, during a September episode of her podcast ‘Unapologetically Angel,’ mentioned that the two were not as close as they once were but had no hard feelings. Both players had previously won the NCAA championship together before splitting up. The dynamic has shifted, with Reese now focusing on her WNBA career, while Johnson continues to play for LSU.
The tension between their families reached a peak when the mothers of both players got into a social media spat. Reese’s mother, Angel Reese Webb, criticized Johnson’s mother, Kia Brooks, over social media, which led to a public exchange. Johnson’s mother responded critically to Reese’s mother, leading to a public feud. This background tension has been cited as a contributing factor to the strained relationship between the two athletes. Despite this, Johnson expressed continued support for Reese’s achievements in the WNBA, highlighting the enduring respect between the two former teammates.