Flau’jae Johnson is no stranger to attention—whether it’s on the basketball court or on social media. The LSU guard has become a force in college basketball, but it’s her latest off-court moment that caught the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. During a recent NBA game, a mistaken PDA moment with her boyfriend, LSU wide receiver Chris Hilton Jr., made its way to a national broadcast, sparking widespread speculation. But as any player knows, when you’re in the game, sometimes things don’t go as planned.
In a candid moment on the “Flau’jae’s Best of Both Worlds” podcast, Johnson cleared up the confusion. Reflecting on their date night at a New Orleans Pelicans game, she shared the story behind the infamous moment. “Get it topic number one, I was at the Pelican game courtside with my little boo thing, we had a little date night. It was really for his brother’s birthday, but we were late,” she explained. “I was supposed to sit with his brother courtside, but we ended up just sitting together. So it was fun, I think he enjoyed the game. That was his first time sitting courtside with me.”
The moment that sparked the headlines happened when the camera caught the couple sharing a kiss. “They put us on the screen, and I tried to kiss his cheek, and I accidentally kissed him on the lips,” Johnson admitted. “I said, ‘I want to do a cute little side-cheek kiss,’ but he moved his head.” Johnson’s lighthearted explanation only added to the charm of the situation, as she joked about the kiss becoming an unintended viral moment.
The couple had already made their relationship official on Christmas Day last year, sharing a cozy post in matching holiday outfits. However, fans had already caught on by November, when Johnson subtly dropped hints on her stories about a special someone in her life.
It seems that love wasn’t the only thing in the air that night. Perhaps the energy from Flau’jae and her boo ignited something in the Pelicans, as they nearly pulled off a dramatic win over the Dallas Mavericks, making it one unforgettable night for both love and hoops.
Pelicans fight to the finish, but Flau’jae’s courtside love steals the spotlight
Trey Murphy lit it up with 32 points, and Zion Williamson added 29 in just 28 minutes, making sure the Mavs knew they were in for a fight. But despite their best efforts, the Pelicans fell short, losing 137-136 after CJ McCollum nailed a dramatic buzzer-beater 3-pointer. The shot not only brought the team close but also made McCollum the franchise’s new 3-point king with 629 made.
LSU player Flau’Jae Johnson is interviewed during SEC Media Day at the Grand Bohemian Hotel in Mountain Brook Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2024.
Dallas was relentless in the second half, hitting 20 of 43 from beyond the arc, with P.J. Washington and Kyrie Irving both scoring 25 points. Washington, who was on fire in the fourth quarter, made all four of his 3-point attempts, helping the Mavs hold off a late Pelicans rally. Despite a strong push from New Orleans, including a 40-30 third quarter, Dallas’ sizzling shooting from deep and a late surge proved too much for the Pelicans to overcome. Although New Orleans lost their fourth straight, their relentless push and the close finish left fans buzzing and hopeful for the next one.
It’s not Flau’jae Johnson’s first time showing love courtside for the Pelicans, either. The LSU star has been a vocal supporter of New Orleans before, including during their thrilling 105-98 NBA play-in win against the Sacramento Kings in 2024 that sent them to the playoffs. She even walked away with a signed jersey from Pelicans standout Brandon Ingram, showing just how well the LSU standout and the Pelicans are connected.
But let’s be real—the real action wasn’t on the court. As the game raged on, Flau’jae’s courtside PDA with her boyfriend, LSU wide receiver Chris Hilton Jr., stole the show. Fans couldn’t help but swoon over the cute couple, turning her comment section into a lovefest, proving once again, that sometimes it’s not the game, but the love story, that steals the spotlight.
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