Robert Griffin III may have thought he was standing up for Angel Reese, but WNBA fans weren’t buying it.
On Thursday, the former NFL quarterback turned broadcaster took to X (formerly Twitter) to denounce a racist fan-made edit targeting Reese, who recently landed a cover spot on NBA 2K26. While his stance against racism was clear, Griffin simultaneously reignited controversy by accusing the Chicago Sky forward of sharing a harmful video about his family and doubling down on an earlier claim: that Reese hates Caitlin Clark.
“People in Angel’s inner circle called me and told me I was right… Angel Reese has grown to hate Caitlin Clark,” Griffin posted.
Reese fired back, calling the statement “nasty work,” and denied that anyone close to her would speak to Griffin. Even her mother jumped in, saying Griffin has no access to Reese’s tight-knit circle.
WNBA Fans See Through It
But the backlash didn’t stop there. WNBA fans quickly accused Griffin of clout-chasing, saying his so-called concern for women’s basketball seems to emerge only when it creates drama or controversy.
“RG3 is just trying to bait controversy. This ain’t about the players, it’s about attention,” wrote one user.
Another chimed in:
“You didn’t need to repost a vile photo to call it out. You did it for engagement,” said another.
And a third added:
“RG3’s obsession with Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark is weird. Promote the game, don’t stir hate.”
Call It What It Is: Engagement Farming
Many fans believe Griffin’s real motive isn’t justice or advocacy, it’s algorithm-driven controversy. Despite not regularly commenting on WNBA games, Griffin has repeatedly inserted himself into the Reese-Clark rivalry, often adding fuel to the fire. Fans argue that his selective attention harms the league more than helps.
Griffin could’ve called out racism without spreading the image to his two million followers. Instead, he combined outrage with personal grievances and inflammatory claims all wrapped in a trending topic.
Angel Reese, meanwhile, continues to lead the WNBA in rebounding while pushing back against manufactured drama with poise. As for fans? They’re keeping receipts and calling out bad faith loud and clear.
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