In a world where friendships are measured by social media shoutouts and #BFFGoals, Angel Reese is here to drop some truth bombs on the ever-evolving world of WNBA relationships.
Angel Reese, the rookie sensation who is already making waves in the WNBA and on the podcasting scene with her show “Unapologetically Angel,” didn’t hold back in her latest episode. She peeled back the layers on her relationship with her former LSU teammate Flau’jae Johnson, hinting at a rift that fans just can’t seem to get over. And, of course, it’s a story that involves no angry subtweets or cryptic Instagram stories—just plain honesty.
“We’re Not Beefing, Just Moving On”
Reese opened up, “We aren’t as close as we used to be,” adding a sprinkle of dramatic intrigue like only a reality show veteran could. No drama, no shade—just two former friends who are no longer as tight-knit as they once were. “There are no hard feelings, but things have changed,” she admitted. And isn’t that just the mantra of adulthood? One minute you’re sharing TikToks and dance routines, and the next, you’re just… liking each other’s posts from afar.
Apparently, fans have been expecting Reese and Johnson to keep spamming each other’s feeds with shoutouts, motivational quotes, and that classic “My ride or die” caption. But as Reese puts it, “Relationships evolve.” Translation? People grow apart, and it’s not always as juicy as a season finale of Keeping Up With The Kardashians.
All’s Well That Ends With a Side-Eye?
But before you start thinking this is the beginning of a full-blown WNBA feud, Reese wants to set the record straight. “I wish her the best always, and I’ll continue to support her,” she assured, in what sounded like the sports equivalent of “I’m happy for her… really, I am.”
So, while the Angel-Flau’jae friendship might not be in its golden era, there’s no need to cue the dramatic music just yet. No bridges are burned; they’re just… less traveled.
The New (Unexpected) BFF on the Block: Hailey Van Lith
In a plot twist more surprising than LeBron James endorsing his latest shoe line, Reese then pivoted to her unexpected camaraderie with another former teammate, Hailey Van Lith. “I was probably one of the closer people with her on the team,” Reese revealed, adding, “She was more distant from everyone else, and I didn’t want her to feel uncomfortable.”
Reese, ever the team player, wasn’t about to let Van Lith, “the only white girl on the team,” feel like a fish out of water. And guess what? They hit it off! Van Lith might have transferred to TCU, but Reese is still sliding into her DMs with good vibes. “We still text, and I’m so happy for her at TCU,” she said, like a proud friend waving goodbye at a graduation ceremony.
The Takeaway? Friendship Is Just Like the WNBA—Unpredictable
As Reese navigates her rookie season in the WNBA and shares her life unfiltered on her podcast, one thing is clear: friendships, like on-court rivalries, are unpredictable. Today’s BFF could be tomorrow’s distant acquaintance, and that’s just life in the fast lane of women’s professional basketball.
But in a league as dynamic and fast-paced as the WNBA, fans better get used to it. One day, you’re discussing defensive strategies, and the next, you’re debating who changed their phone number. Ain’t that just the way it goes?
So, stay tuned, WNBA fans—there’s always another twist coming up next!
