Mom Kia Brooks, Napheesa Collier, Gabby Thomas and more react as 1.5M NIL-valued Flau'jae Johnson joins Paige Bueckers with major Unrivaled decision

LSU's Flau'jae Johnson, one of the most NIL-valued players in college basketball with an estimated value of $1.5 million (according to On3), made a huge decision to partner with UConn's Paige Bueckers in their latest NIL deal. The partnership sparked a lot of reactions from family, friends and fans all over the country.

On Thursday, the duo announced that they have signed with Unrivaled. She will join them as an NIL ambassador, emphasizing the importance of players earning from their name, image, and likeness.

Johnson celebrated the decision by posting on Instagram about the announcement, enjoying herself as she did a freestyle rap in a video.

Many people reacted to the announcement, particularly Johnson's mom, Kia Brooks, and friends Napheesa Collier and Gabby Thomas. Here is what they shared about Johnson's decision.

"It's the equity and ownership for me as a Momagar and an agent. In a leauge so amazing. Let's Geaux Big Feaux," Brooks said.

Kia Brooks commenting on Flau'jae Johnson's Instagram post. (Instagram)

"😍," Collier posted.

Napheesa Collier commenting on Flau'jae Johnson's Instagram post (Instagram).

"🔥🔥🔥" Thomas posted.

Gabby Thomas commenting on Flau'jae Johnson's Instagram post (Instagram).

Fans also chimed in with their thoughts, with some being excited about the prospect of Johnson and Bueckers working together.

"THIS is how you build a WOMENS league," one fan said.

Fan commenting on Flau'jae Johnson's Instagram post (Instagram).

"Big 4!!!!! Her & Paige together too!! Y'all knew who to call to get it jumpin!! The nieces of the league!!" one posted.

Fan commenting on Flau'jae Johnson's Instagram post (Instagram).

"Flaujae is her. Iconic," another fan wrote.

Fan commenting on Flau'jae Johnson's Instagram post. (Instagram)

What's next for Flau'jae Johnson and Paige Bueckers?

On Tuesday, Paige Bueckers revealed her first pair of Nike shoes. She will wear the shoes throughout this season, and they will be made available to the public on Saturday.

It remains to be seen if Flau'jae Johnson has more NIL deals lined up in the future. Nonetheless, the collaboration with Unrivaled is a major step as NIL becomes more prominent in women's college sports.

Until then, Johnson will focus on No. 5 LSU's matchup with Stanford at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday night.