What ought to’ve been a significant win for WNBA star Angel Reese rapidly became a heated on-line dialog—sparked by a sequence of tweets from former NFL star Robert Griffin III. The timing, the strain, and the commentary? From celebration to controversy—actual fast—and the web has loads to say.
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Is Robert Griffin III Coming For Angel Reese?
It began when former ESPN analyst Robert Griffin III hit X on Thursday with a prolonged put up defending Chicago Sky star Angel Reese from the racist backlash she’s confronted this season. The previous soccer star stated:
“Alright. This has obtained to cease. There isn’t a place for racism on this world. Whether or not you want a participant or not. Angel Reese ought to by no means be known as or depicted as a monkey.”
Whereas many agreed with the center of his message, Griffin stirred the pot by claiming he’d heard from Reese’s “inside circle” that she had “grown to hate Caitlin Clark” as a result of fixed comparisons and media obsession.
Angel, Her Mama, & Bernice King React
In the meantime, the timing of all this drama couldn’t have been messier. Not too long ago, Reese made headlines for being named one of many NBA 2K26 cowl athletes, becoming a member of legends like Carmelo Anthony, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and several other WNBA icons. Moreover, her signature Reebok shoe additionally debuted on the duvet. Angel was clearly in celebration mode, tweeting: “In fact we do every little thing BIG. Why not debut my signature shoe on the duvet of NBA2K ?!?” However as an alternative of letting her have her second, the web seemingly was fast to reignite the rivalry rumors.
Moreover, Angel wasted no time clapping again, calling the claims flat-out false and allegedly hinting at Griffin clout chasing.
“Mendacity on this app when all people know the primary and final title of all people in my circle for clout is nastyyyy work,” she wrote.
mendacity on this app when all people know the primary and final title of all people in my circle for clout is nastyyyy work.
— Angel Reese (@Reese10Angel) July 10, 2025
Her mother chimed in too, calling his put up “cap” and making it clear that whoever Griffin spoke to wasn’t really near Angel.
“Man cease with the [cap] My daughter’s “circle” is so small & tight so I’d have an interest 2 know who known as U Whomever U say “known as” U isn’t in her circle 2 communicate on her emotions in the direction of a media/fandom made up beef. Simply keep on that facet bc the doorways are closed over right here”
Man cease with the 🧢 My daughter’s “circle” is so small & tight so I would have an interest 2 know who known as U 🤔 Whomever U say “known as” U isn’t in her circle 2 communicate on her emotions in the direction of a media/fandom made up beef. Simply keep on that facet bc the doorways are closed over right here
— AngelReese(TheMom) (@awebbreese) July 10, 2025
In the meantime, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s daughter, Bernice King, additionally responded to Griffin, saying:
“I agree. That’s why I recommend you name Angel Reese and cease posting about her.”
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