Flau’Jae Johnson and Angel Reese were once the dynamic duo of LSU—unstoppable on the court, unbreakable off it. But now? Well, let’s just say their friendship has taken a breather (like when you realize your Netflix binge-buddy skipped ahead). Johnson confirmed what we’ve all been speculating—things aren’t the same with her and Reese. Yep, the friendship that helped fuel their epic 2023 NCAA championship win against Caitlin Clark‘s Iowa squad has cooled off.
“We Aren’t as Close as We Used to Be”—Translation: We’re on a Friend Hiatus
In a recent interview with The Post, Flau’Jae didn’t hold back. “Yeah, me and Angel, we aren’t as close as we used to be,” she said, with the kind of casual coolness you’d expect from someone whose side hustle involves signing with JAY-Z’s Roc Nation. “But I still support her 1000 percent.” A thousand percent? That’s like saying, “We’re cool, but I’m just not going to text back as fast anymore.”
To be fair, their paths have diverged, and who hasn’t drifted from their bestie when life got in the way? Angel Reese, fresh off being drafted seventh overall by the Chicago Sky, was busy making waves in the WNBA until a wrist injury benched her. Meanwhile, Flau’Jae is preparing to level up in her own right at LSU. No drama here, just two stars chasing their own galaxies.
Angel’s Take: No Drama, Just Distance
Reese was the first to spill the tea on her podcast, Unapologetically Angel, revealing that while they’re not as close as before, there’s zero beef simmering. “We aren’t as close as we used to be… there’s no hard feelings,” Reese explained, likely causing every gossip-loving fan to sigh in disappointment.
Friendships evolve, right? If anything, they’re giving off the “We’ll always have LSU” energy. Reese added that she’s always going to support Johnson, even though their bestie status is currently “on pause”—kind of like when your phone connection drops during an intense FaceTime, but you know you’ll call back later. Maybe.
Endorsement Deals, Championships, and Viral Pranks—What Haven’t They Done?
Remember, these two weren’t just LSU teammates. They were the poster girls of the NIL era, racking up endorsement deals like they were candy at Halloween. From dominating on the court to breaking the internet with viral pranks (cue Flau’Jae’s epic Coach Kim Mulkey prank that had fans rolling), they were LSU’s unstoppable duo.
Johnson credits Reese for playing a pivotal role in her growth. “Angel helped me make a huge leap from freshman to sophomore year,” she said, hinting that while they may not be besties anymore, the respect is still there. It’s like realizing your high school buddy helped you survive Calculus, even though you haven’t texted them since graduation.
Two Stars, Two Paths, But No Bad Blood
Despite the distance, there’s no mudslinging here. Just two strong women, blazing their own trails like shooting stars heading in different directions. Reese is still a rookie sensation in the WNBA—wrist injury or not—and Johnson is ready to take on a leadership role at LSU as she gears up for another deep NCAA tournament run.
And let’s face it, the internet can’t get enough of both of them. Whether it’s Reese lighting up the pro courts or Johnson stepping into the spotlight back at LSU, these two are still major forces to be reckoned with. Who needs a BFF title when you’ve got that much star power?
Final Word: Stay Tuned for the Reunion Tour?
So, are Johnson and Reese set for a dramatic “besties to enemies” saga? Not a chance. More like a temporary break that could end with a heartfelt reunion down the road. Because if we’ve learned anything from these two, it’s that they don’t do low-key. Whether they’re side-by-side or shining separately, we’re all just here for the ride.
But seriously, Flau’Jae—next time you pull a prank, can we get a collab with Reese? The internet’s waiting.
