Flau’jae Johnson Opens Up on Club Shay Shay: “A’ja Wilson Could Beat an NBA Player—And Here’s Why”
LSU star and rising rap artist Flau’jae Johnson made waves in her recent appearance on Club Shay Shay, the popular podcast hosted by NFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe. During the interview, the two discussed a hot-button topic in the basketball world: whether a WNBA player could beat an NBA player one-on-one. Flau’jae didn’t hold back—especially when it came to standing up for her fellow women’s basketball stars, including South Carolina legend A’ja Wilson.
The conversation began when Sharpe posed the controversial question: “Can a WNBA player beat an NBA player?” His own take was clear: “It’s not physically possible. No. You know how hard it is to get in the NBA? … I know I can’t.”
But Flau’jae, never afraid to challenge the narrative, offered a strong counterpoint—citing A’ja Wilson as a prime example of a woman capable of holding her own against male pros. “A’ja is different,” Johnson responded with conviction. “She’s got that dog in her. Her footwork, her IQ, her intensity—I wouldn’t count her out, not even against an NBA player. And I’m saying that with full confidence.”
A’ja Wilson, a two-time WNBA MVP and centerpiece of the Las Vegas Aces, is widely recognized as one of the most dominant players in the league today. Her resume speaks volumes: NCAA National Champion with South Carolina, Olympic gold medalist, and now a back-to-back WNBA champion.
Flau’jae’s comments sparked both praise and debate across social media, adding fuel to an ongoing dialogue about the respect—and often underestimation—of WNBA athletes. Many fans rallied around her statements, applauding her for showing love to a fellow Southern Hooper and amplifying the greatness of A’ja Wilson.
Whether or not a WNBA player could beat an NBA player in a one-on-one setting remains a matter of opinion. But thanks to voices like Flau’jae Johnson and platforms like Club Shay Shay, the conversation around women’s basketball continues to grow louder—and more powerful.
As for A’ja Wilson, she likely isn’t concerned with the debate. She’s too busy dominating the league, inspiring the next generation, and—if Flau’jae’s right—proving that she can go toe-to-toe with the best of them.
