What happened: Flau'jae Johnson walked the WNBA All-Star Orange Carpet in an outfit covered in words of affirmation. Her arrival came ahead of the full slate of All-Star weekend action, which starts at 8 PM ET on ESPN and the ESPN App.
Why it matters: Johnson has been a fixture of All-Star weekend's carpet coverage, following her earlier portrait session in Chicago. Her presence on the carpet underscores her rising profile entering just her second WNBA season.
By the numbers: Johnson enters All-Star weekend having scored 22 points on 10-of-14 shooting and 16 points on flawless shooting across her past two outings.
What to watch: The WNBA All-Star Game begins at 8 PM ET on ESPN, capping the day's showcase events in Chicago.