RG3 Faces Backlash Over Angel Reese Comments as Sports World Fires Back
It’s been a whirlwind few days in the world of sports commentary, and right at the center of it is former NFL quarterback and current Fox Sports analyst Robert Griffin III, better known as RG3. This time, his comments about WNBA star Angel Reese and her alleged feelings toward fellow star Caitlin Clark have stirred up a firestorm — and the blowback has been swift and fierce.
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It all started when RG3 quote-tweeted a racist image of Angel Reese. While he rightly called out the racism in the image, he simultaneously dropped a bombshell: claiming that someone from Reese’s inner circle told him she hates Caitlin Clark. The internet didn’t take that lightly, and neither did Reese. She quickly shot back online, denying the claim entirely. Her mother jumped in too, publicly accusing RG3 of fabricating the story and asserting that no one in Reese’s circle would speak that way.
Even Bernice King — daughter of Martin Luther King Jr. — weighed in, urging Griffin to call Reese privately instead of publicly dragging her name through social media. She agreed with Griffin’s message about unity but called him out on his execution. Reese herself responded indirectly, resharing a post that said, “When MLK’s daughter gotta tell you to shut tf up talking about Angel,” driving the point home that the drama had spiraled out of control.
What’s clear is that RG3 struck a nerve — not just with fans, but with prominent voices in and out of sports media. Whether his intent was to defend Reese or stir the pot, the way he went about it has left many questioning his motives. The backlash isn’t just about the content of his tweets, but the pattern of behavior that people are now scrutinizing more closely.
This entire situation is a reminder that when public figures speak on sensitive topics, especially involving race and gender in sports, words matter. Receipts matter. And if you're going to claim to be on the side of justice or unity, your actions — and your platform — better reflect that with care, truth, and accountability.
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