LSU guard Flau\u2019jae Johnson and head coach Kim Mulkey have built a uniquely strong bond, one that mixes playful jabs about outfits with deep, heartfelt loyalty. While Mulkey has publicly praised Johnson\u2019s decision to remain at LSU for her entire four-year career, their connection goes far beyond a typical player-coach dynamic, creating a foundation for success both on and off the court.<\/p>\n
Flau\u2019jae Johnson and Kim Mulkey Share Heartfelt Exchange<\/p>\n
The relationship between the two began with a significant leap of faith. After leaving Baylor to rebuild the LSU program, Mulkey made Johnson her first-ever McDonald\u2019s All-American recruit from the Class of 2022.<\/p>\n
At the time, Johnson\u2019s decision was a gamble on a coach who had yet to establish her footing at a new school. \u201cShe was the first one I signed here, and really, what did we have to sell at that time? You know, we were just starting,\u201d Mulkey explained<\/a>.<\/p>\n That gamble quickly paid off. During Johnson\u2019s freshman year in 2023, she helped lead the Tigers to their first-ever national championship, averaging 11.0 points and 5.9 rebounds per game and earning SEC Freshman of the Year honors. The on-court success solidified a partnership that had already shown signs of being special.<\/p>\n Mulkey has consistently supported Johnson\u2019s rap career, encouraging her to pursue music even when other schools hesitated, which further strengthened their trust.<\/p>\n Beyond basketball, their relationship is defined by a playful and humorous dynamic. Johnson recently earned over a million views on Instagram for a viral video in which she mimicked Mulkey in the coach\u2019s office, showcasing their easygoing rapport. This lightheartedness, however, is built on a foundation of profound mutual respect. In a recent heartfelt exchange, Johnson responded to Mulkey\u2019s emotional praise by tweeting<\/a>, \u201cThere\u2019s no place I\u2019d rather be, Geaux Tigers 4ever.\u201d<\/p>\n There\u2019s no place I\u2019d rather be \ud83e\udef6 Geaux Tigers 4ever https:\/\/t.co\/lPi4tryKT1<\/a><\/p>\n\n