What should have been a huge win for WNBA star Angel Reese quickly turned into a heated online conversation—ignited by a series of tweets from former NFL star Robert Griffin III. The moment, the tension, and the commentary? From celebration to controversy—quick relationships—and the internet has a lot to say.
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Is Robert Griffin III coming to Angel Reese?
It all started when former ESPN analyst Robert Griffin III hit out at Sky star Angel Reese on Thursday with a lengthy post defending him from the racist backlash she faced this season. The former soccer star said:
“It’s okay. This has to stop. There is no place for racism in this world. Whether a player likes it or not. Angel Reese should never be called or portrayed as an ape.”
While many agreed with the heart of his message, Griffin stirred the pot by claiming he heard from Reese’s ” inner circle ” that she had ” grown to hate Caitlin Clark” due to constant comparisons and media obsession.”
Angel, her mother and Bernice King React
Meanwhile, the timing of all this drama couldn’t have been more confusing. Reese recently made headlines for being named one of the NBA 2K26 Cover Athletes, joining legends like Carmelo Anthony, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander , and several WNBA icons. Additionally, her signature Reebok shoe also debuted on the cover. Angel was clearly in celebration mode, tweeting , ” Of course we do everything big. Why not debut my signature shoe on the cover of NBA2K?!? ” But instead of letting her have her moment, the internet was apparently quick to reignite the rivalry rumors.
Furthermore, Angel wasted no time calling the claims false and allegedly suggesting Griffin’s influence.
“Lying on this app when everyone knows everyone’s first and last name in my circle for clout is work Nastyyyy,” she wrote.
Lying on this app when everyone knows everyone’s first and last name in my circle for influence is Nastyyyy work.
— Angel Reese (@reese10Angel) July 10, 2025
Her Mom also reached out calling his post “ a cap ” and making it clear that whoever Griffin spoke about was not close to Angel.
“Man, stop with the [cap] My daughter’s “circle” is so small and tight, so I’d be interested to know who called you out. Whoever you say “called out” u is not in your circle 2 talk about your feelings towards a media/fandom made up beef. Just stay on that side because the doors are closed here.”
Man, stop with my daughter’s “circle” it’s so small and tight, so I’d be interested to know who called you who you say “called” you are not in her circle 2 talk about your feelings towards a media/fandom made up beef. Just stay on that side because the doors are closed here
— Angelreese (Themom) (@awebbreese) July 10, 2025
Meanwhile, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s daughter, Bernice King, also responded to Griffin’s saying:
“I agree. That’s why I suggest you call her Angel Reese and stop posting about her.”
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What do you think colleagues?
