In a surprising social media moment, LSU junior guard Flau’jae Johnson sparked widespread reactions with a simple three-word response, “Who is that?”
The query came after a fan posted a screenshot involving someone named “Deloris ‘in due time’ Jordan” on April 12, directly tagging Johnson and implying her involvement in an unspecified rumor.
Basketball fans quickly connected the dots to a recent controversy surrounding WNBA star A’ja Wilson, whom Johnson has publicly admired.
The connection stems from Wilson’s own headline-making friendship with a controversial figure named Deloris, identified as Michael McManus, a dance teacher with a troubled past that recently drew criticism from WNBA fans.
Social Media Frenzy Erupts Following Johnson’s Brief Response
Johnson’s seemingly innocent response unleashed a flood of reactions from fans. One user posted “Not who is that,” garnering over 9,200 likes, while another simply replied “LMAO” receiving 6,000 likes, highlighting the viral nature of the exchange.
Several replies directly connected the mysterious figure to Wilson, with one fan bluntly stating, “A’ja Wilson and Dawn Staley’s nasty friend who insults women.” Another echoed this sentiment with “A’ja Wilson’s best friend,” while another elaborated, “Supposedly Aja Wilson’s best friend. And he’s very friendly with dawn.”
Who is that
— Flaujae 4️⃣ (@Flaujae) April 13, 2025
The brief exchange drew warnings from concerned followers, with one user cautioning Johnson, “he abuses children hunny stay away.” This reference connects to McManus’s 2021 assault and battery charge. Another offered similar advice “Just hide your baby bros from him…that’s all you need to know.”
Some fans approached the situation with humor, with one commenting, “Lmfaoooo ‘who is that’ is hilarious,” and another suggesting Johnson “write a diss track mama.” Others were more direct in their criticism of “Deloris,” with one quoting “In the words of Dwayne Johnson, ‘The greatest piece of monkey crap that has ever graced god’s green earth.'”
Several followers advised Johnson to avoid engagement altogether, with one urging, “Just block him. Don’t waste your time sis,” and another warning, “You don’t wanna know sister.” One simply described the person as “A headache.”
The viral moment underscores the complex intersection between athletes’ public and private lives.
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Johnson, averaging 18.9 points per game this season and a finalist for the Ann Meyers Drysdale Shooting Guard of the Year award, found herself unexpectedly connected to Wilson’s controversy through a name and a mysterious screenshot claiming, “Baby that rumors are true. Money talks.”
Fan reactions ranged from shocked amusement to genuine concern, creating a ripple effect throughout basketball social media circles.
The incident highlights how quickly connections form in sports communities, where admiration between athletes like Johnson and Wilson can unexpectedly intersect with controversies and fan speculation in today’s digital landscape.
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