Shaq Threatens RGIII Over Angel Reese Post

Shaquille O'Neal publicly threatened former NFL quarterback and media personality Robert Griffin III (RGIII) after RGIII reposted a racist image depicting WNBA star Angel Reese as a monkey, claiming to condemn the racism but amplifying its reach. O'Neal, a longtime mentor to Reese and fellow LSU alum, warned RGIII to stop posting about Reese or face physical consequences. The backlash grew as both Reese and her mother refuted RGIII's claims that Reese 'hates' rival Caitlin Clark, stating that any perceived animosity is a media creation. The incident has heightened ongoing discussions about racism, media responsibility, and rivalry in women's basketball. O'Neal stressed the importance of protecting young athletes from harmful narratives. RGIII, despite criticism, has refused to apologize, insisting his intent was to call out racism.