Flau’Jae Johnson Opens Up: Why She Turns to Caitlin Clark for Support While Clarifying Her Relationship with Angel Reese

Caitlin Clark has been sidelined for four WNBA games due to a quad injury, shifting the narrative towards her and Chicago Sky player Angel Reese. The Indiana Fever has navigated Clark's absence, currently 2-2 without their assists leader, but she is set to miss a fifth game against the Atlanta Dream. Coach Stephanie White indicated progress in Clark’s recovery while emphasizing a cautious approach.Flau’Jae Johnson revealed a rift with Reese, citing a more supportive relationship with Clark that includes frequent texting. Despite working on her skills during the offseason, criticism has mounted against Reese following a lackluster performance where she scored only 4 points.Reese and Johnson's friendship deteriorated amid external pressures, notably comments from their families, though both continue to speak positively about each other's careers. Johnson openly supports Clark, who she considers a close friend, showcasing the evolving dynamics within this emerging sports narrative.