One of the most interesting decisions from the 2026 WNBA Draft involved former LSU Tigers star guard Flau'jae Johnson. The Golden State Valkyries selecting her with the No. 8 overall pick didn't come as a surprise, given that's around the spot she was expected to be selected. Rather, news breaking shortly after that Golden State had traded Flau'jae to the Seattle Storm in exchange for the draft rights to Marta Suarez (who was the No. 16 overall pick) and a 2028 second-round pick is what raised eyebrows. Regardless of the Valkyries' motive in making this new move, the bottom line was that Flau'jae was headed to Seattle. And while she seemingly would have been a great fit in Golden State, her joining the Storm seems to put her in ideal position for winning the 2026 WNBA Rookie of the Year Award. Seattle Storm guard Flau'jae Johnson (4) | David Gonzales-Imagn Images Why Flau'jae Johnson Could Have Clear Path to WNBA Rookie of the Year Becoming the WNBA Rookie of the Year is about opportunity.…