Flau'jae Johnson was drafted by the Golden State Valkyries but traded to the Seattle Storm during the WNBA Draft. Her little brother stole the show by cheering her on and joining her on stage for the interview.
Flau'jae Johnson's little brother adorably grabbed the spotlight at the WNBA Draft
Flau'jae Johnson's WNBA Draft night was quite the roller-coaster. She was drafted by the Golden State Valkyries... and then traded to the Seattle Storm for Marta Suarez and a 2028 second-round pick. We handed out grades as WNBA fans everywhere we shocked and folks wondered why Golden State would make that move.
But as all of that swirled, everyone got distracted. Why? Because Johnson's little brother adorably cheered on the LSU star and eventually got invited up on stage as she did her post-pick interview. He waved, he saluted and then he came on up to join his sister.
This is simply the cutest:
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 13: Cotie McMahon of Ole Miss arrives prior to the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed on April 13, 2026 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776479994 ORIG FILE ID: 2271204707
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 13: Ta’Niya Latson of South Carolina arrives prior to the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed on April 13, 2026 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776479994 ORIG FILE ID: 2271204778
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 13: Courtney Williams arrives prior to the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed on April 13, 2026 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776479994 ORIG FILE ID: 2271202546
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 13: Luciana Kristen arrives prior to the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed on April 13, 2026 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776479994 ORIG FILE ID: 2271202511
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 13: Jazlyn Guerra arrives prior to the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed on April 13, 2026 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776479994 ORIG FILE ID: 2271202315
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 13: Hannah O'Flynn arrives prior to the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed on April 13, 2026 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776479994 ORIG FILE ID: 2271201917
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 13: Flau jae Johnson of LSU arrives prior to the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed on April 13, 2026 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776479994 ORIG FILE ID: 2271206479
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 13: Marta Suarez of Spain arrives prior to the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed on April 13, 2026 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776479994 ORIG FILE ID: 2271206712
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 13: Olivia Miles of TCU arrives prior to the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed on April 13, 2026 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776479994 ORIG FILE ID: 2271206738
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 13: Azzi Fudd of UConn arrives prior to the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed on April 13, 2026 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776479994 ORIG FILE ID: 2271207040
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 13: Brittney Elena arrives prior to the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed on April 13, 2026 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776479994 ORIG FILE ID: 2271207970
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 13: Lauren Betts of UCLA arrives prior to the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed on April 13, 2026 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776479994 ORIG FILE ID: 2271207914
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 13: Madina Okot of Kenya arrives prior to the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed on April 13, 2026 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776479994 ORIG FILE ID: 2271207697
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 13: Awa Fam Thiam of Spain arrives prior to the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed on April 13, 2026 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776479994 ORIG FILE ID: 2271207107
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 13: Cotie McMahon of Ole Miss arrives prior to the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed on April 13, 2026 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776479994 ORIG FILE ID: 2271204707
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 13: Cotie McMahon of Ole Miss arrives prior to the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed on April 13, 2026 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776479994 ORIG FILE ID: 2271204707
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 13: Ta’Niya Latson of South Carolina arrives prior to the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed on April 13, 2026 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776479994 ORIG FILE ID: 2271204778
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 13: Courtney Williams arrives prior to the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed on April 13, 2026 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776479994 ORIG FILE ID: 2271202546
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 13: Luciana Kristen arrives prior to the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed on April 13, 2026 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776479994 ORIG FILE ID: 2271202511
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 13: Jazlyn Guerra arrives prior to the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed on April 13, 2026 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776479994 ORIG FILE ID: 2271202315
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 13: Hannah O'Flynn arrives prior to the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed on April 13, 2026 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776479994 ORIG FILE ID: 2271201917
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 13: Flau jae Johnson of LSU arrives prior to the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed on April 13, 2026 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776479994 ORIG FILE ID: 2271206479
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 13: Marta Suarez of Spain arrives prior to the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed on April 13, 2026 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776479994 ORIG FILE ID: 2271206712
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 13: Olivia Miles of TCU arrives prior to the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed on April 13, 2026 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776479994 ORIG FILE ID: 2271206738
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 13: Azzi Fudd of UConn arrives prior to the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed on April 13, 2026 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776479994 ORIG FILE ID: 2271207040
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 13: Brittney Elena arrives prior to the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed on April 13, 2026 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776479994 ORIG FILE ID: 2271207970
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 13: Lauren Betts of UCLA arrives prior to the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed on April 13, 2026 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776479994 ORIG FILE ID: 2271207914
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 13: Madina Okot of Kenya arrives prior to the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed on April 13, 2026 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776479994 ORIG FILE ID: 2271207697
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 13: Awa Fam Thiam of Spain arrives prior to the 2026 WNBA Draft at The Shed on April 13, 2026 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776479994 ORIG FILE ID: 2271207107
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