Shaquille O'Neal Threatens Robert Griffin III Over Angel Reese Comments

Tensions escalated between NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal and former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III after Griffin reposted a racially charged meme targeting WNBA star Angel Reese, who had recently been named the cover athlete for NBA 2K26 WNBA edition. Griffin claimed to share the image to condemn it but also asserted that Reese's inner circle confirmed she harbors resentment toward rival Caitlin Clark, a claim Reese and her mother vehemently denied. Shaquille O'Neal, a vocal supporter of Reese, publicly threatened Griffin with physical violence during a podcast, demanding he stop involving Reese in controversy and calling Griffin's actions harmful and unnecessary. O'Neal emphasized that he had advised Reese not to respond to Griffin's provocations and criticized Griffin's motivations and legacy, stating Griffin should leave the young athletes alone. The dispute has drawn condemnation from civil rights figures and sparked widespread discussion about respect, race, and media responsibility in sports commentary. Griffin has yet to respond directly to O'Neal's threats or further clarify his stance.