Shaquille O’Neal is quite upset with Robert Griffin III regarding his remarks about Angel Reese.
On Bailey Jackson’s “Off the Records” podcast, O’Neal commented, “RG3? Just stop tweeting about my girl Angel Reese. That’s enough. I don’t usually speak out like this, but it’s time to put an end to it.”
Griffin III, a former NFL quarterback turned sports media figure, has found himself in hot water for his comments. He had condemned Reese’s edited photos that were deemed racist but, ironically, amplified the issue by retweeting them, which is, well, a bit perplexing.
He reiterated allegations that Reese “hates” Caitlyn Clark and claimed that Reese’s friends support his assertions.
In a response on X, Reese pointedly remarked that it’s difficult to maintain honesty on social media, especially when those around Griffin III are aware of the truth.
O’Neal, who has known Reese since her time at LSU when he was with the Chicago Sky, expressed his strong feelings during the podcast.
“You have your career, your podcast,” O’Neal told Griffin III. “Just leave my Angel Reese alone. It’s me who advises her not to react to this.”
Standing at 7-foot-1 and weighing 325 pounds, O’Neal, a Hall of Famer and four-time NBA champion, didn’t hold back in his critique of Griffin III.
“It’s unfortunate that your life’s achievements are reduced to what you say on your podcast,” he remarked. “I wouldn’t want my legacy tied to something like that. Just leave the young women out of it.”
O’Neal further stated that Griffin III lacks the authority to comment on matters regarding Reese. “If it were Lisa Leslie saying something, I’d take it more seriously,” he added. “But, frankly, you should step away from that conversation.”
