The WNBA All-Star Weekend was supposed to showcase the league’s brightest talents. But it took a significant hit when the Indiana Fever announced on Thursday that Caitlin Clark wouldn’t be suiting up for either the 3-Point Contest or the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game.
The announcement sent shockwaves through the basketball community and even impacted the event’s commercial appeal. Before Clark’s withdrawal, ticket prices were commanding premium rates, with the cheapest seats starting at $126 and average resale prices reaching $262, the highest in WNBA history.
Following the disappointing announcement, according to Fox News, the cheapest tickets on TickPick plummeted to just $64, representing a staggering 48.4% decrease that perfectly illustrated fan disappointment.
Now the weekend is even facing criticism from an unexpected source.
Why Did Flau’jae Johnson Call Out the WNBA All-Star Weekend?
Despite being out of the league, LSU star Flau’jae Johnson didn’t hold back when expressing her disappointment with All-Star Weekend.
“That’s enough Allstar for me,” wrote Johnson on X.
That’s enough Allstar for me
— Flaujae 4️⃣ (@Flaujae) July 19, 2025
What made Johnson‘s commentary particularly striking was its timing. Her blunt five-word message came just hours before the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game was set to tip off. The reasons behind her pointed criticism remain unknown.
This comment from Johnson came after the marquee events of the weekend, the Skills Challenge and the 3-point Contest.
In the Skills Challenge, veteran guard Natasha Cloud took home the title. Meanwhile, in the 3-Point Contest, it was none other than Sabrina Ionescu who dominated by putting up 30 points in the final round to secure the win.
What Does Johnson’s Future Hold in Professional Basketball?
Johnson joined LSU in the 2022-23 season. Since then, she has carved out a reputation for fearless play and helped the Tigers win a championship in 2023.
Johnson had a breakout junior campaign. She averaged 18.6 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game while shooting 46.8% from the field and 38.3% from beyond the arc.
Though she turns 22 this November and is eligible for the 2025 WNBA Draft, Johnson chose to return to LSU for her senior season to further solidify her loyalty to college hoops and her long-term goals.
“Yes, I’m coming back to LSU…,” Johnson said in an interview with Front Office Sports. “You know this is my last year. I definitely want to win, but it’s also like I want to make sure I’m being developed to be the player that I want to be in the WNBA. You know what I’m saying, so.
“Just trying to find out how I can make that happen this year,” Johnson said. “Like it’s my last year, so I want to be as prepared as possible.”
Exclusive: Flau’jae Johnson will return to LSU.@Flaujae tells @AnnieCostabile:
“Yes, I’m coming back to LSU. I definitely want to win, but I want to make sure I’m being developed to be the player that I want to be in the WNBA.”
— Front Office Sports (@FOS) April 23, 2025
Johnson’s unexpected jab at the WNBA All-Star Weekend adds another layer of complexity. Whether her criticism stems from broader concerns about the league’s direction or other factors remains to be seen.
