Shaquille O’Neal rips into Robert Griffin III for repeatedly saying that WNBA star Angel Reese hates Caitlin Clark.
The NBA Corridor of Famer is the most recent main sports activities title to lambaste RGIII for unearthing outdated narratives that the Bayou Barbie despises and is jealous of Clark. That is the third time that the previous NFL quarterback has used his podcast to articulate this thought, which has incited impassioned debates on social media.
Robert Griffin III introduced up Angel Reese’s title final week
Final week, RGIII’s publish shared a racist photograph edit of Reese’s NBA 2K26 cowl, and in condemning it, he stated:
“I’ve been quiet on the Angel Reese entrance as a result of she shared a video that aided in my spouse, children, household and buddies receiving loss of life threats… That may by no means be okay with me.”
RGIII continued, saying, “I by no means attacked her or her household once I said and backed up with clear basketball proof that Angel Reese hates Caitlin Clark. It’s sports activities. All people received’t like one another. Folks in Angel’s inside circle referred to as me and instructed me I used to be proper and Angel Reese has grown to hate Caitlin Clark due to the media at all times asking her about Caitlin and being continuously in comparison with her.”
Shaq defends Angel Reese
NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal, who additionally turned a star at LSU within the early 90s, has mentored Reese since she received the nationwide championship and appeared on her “Unapologetically Angel” podcast. He cooked RGIII on a July 15 episode of the “Off the Document” podcast.
Shaq stated he’ll put palms on RGIII if he mentions her once more
Shaq stated on the “Off the Document” podcast that he’ll swing on RGIII if he doesn’t hold her title out of his mouth.
The towering Corridor of Famer took off his darkish shades, seemed straight into the digicam, and went off on RGIII.
“RGIII: Tweet one other monkey publish about my lady Angel Reese and I’m gonna punch you in your f****** face,” Shaq stated. “It’s sufficient. I don’t often do stuff like this, however cease it, bro. You bought your job, you bought your podcast. Depart my Angel Reese alone. I’m the one calling her and telling her to not reply. F—ing cease it. That’s the final time.”
Later within the interview, Shaq scorched RGIII additional. “Depart [Reese and Caitlin Clark] alone. You already spoke on it. Let it go. So what? He hates her. So f—ing what? I hate you now [RGIII], for messing together with her. Now what? Say one thing about me… [Angel] will not be smooth, by any means. She’s from the streets. However I’m like, ‘You’re lovely, don’t indulge with these fools.’ As a result of he’s a idiot.”
Followers reward Shaq for slamming RGIII
“Somebody lastly standing up for Reese and placing RG3 in his place. I find it irresistible! Thanks Shaq!” stated one fan, whereas one other added, “Lastly somebody needed to say one thing! Shaq is an actual one for standing up for Angel from that idiot.”
A 3rd individual lauded Shaq for defending Reese: “Huge shout out to Shaq for taking over for Angel. If we don’t arise for our black lady nobody will. We’re stronger collectively than divided!”
A fourth commenter stated, “Nice interview. Im at all times preventing for and supporting angel reese. Primarily as a result of my daughter needs to be right here and a couple of and he or she’s an excellent participant.”
A fifth individual summarized Shaq’s disposition succinctly, “Shaq is UPSET, LMAO RG3 is a clown.”