WNBA player Flau’jae Johnson speaks on NBA-WNBA competition debate
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 8:26 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Flau’jae Johnson, a guard for the Seattle Storm, sparked discussions during a resurfaced podcast clip regarding WNBA players facing NBA players. In the clip from the Club Shay Shay podcast, Johnson stated, 'it’s not physically possible' for WNBA players to compete with NBA talent. Her practical take contrasts with more ambitious claims from other players in the league. The renewed interest in her remarks comes amid broader debates about athlete eligibility and performance comparisons between genders. As the clip circulates, reactions from the WNBA community highlight the differing perspectives on this long-standing topic.
- •Flau’jae Johnson commented on playing against NBA players during a podcast.
- •Johnson stated it is 'not physically possible' for WNBA players to compete.
- •The clip has gained traction amid ongoing debates about athlete eligibility.
- •Some WNBA members view Johnson's perspective as refreshingly realistic.
- •Reactions reflect a range of opinions on the WNBA and NBA talent comparison.
- 8:26 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Only Player With Some Sense’ – WNBA World Reacts to Resurfaced Flau’jae Johnson Clip Admitting It’s ‘Not Physically Possible’ to Beat NBA Players
"The WNBA is already boiling over amid the ongoing debate surrounding transgender athlete eligibility, but another familiar basketball argument has suddenly entered the spotlight. A clip from a one-year-old video of the Club Shay Shay podcast featuring Flau’jae Johnson is going viral again, and this time, fans are focusing on her comments about WNBA players competing against NBA talent.
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