Robert Griffin III publicly denounced the racist abuse directed at WNBA star Angel Reese on social media, addressing the issue on X on July 10, 2025. Despite previous tensions between Griffin and Reese, the Fox college football analyst spoke out against a racist photoshopped image of Reese on the NBA 2K26 video game cover, emphasizing that such attacks have no place in the world.
Griffin made it clear that regardless of personal opinions about the athlete, no one should ever be depicted or called a monkey, a racist trope repeatedly aimed at Reese following her recent high-profile performances.
Griffin Reflects on Past Disputes and Shares Insight from Reese’s Inner Circle
Though Griffin has criticized Reese before, particularly regarding her contentious relationship with Iowa star Caitlin Clark, he chose to address the racism separately from his prior criticisms. He admitted to remaining mostly silent about Reese in the past after a video she shared led to threats against him, his family, and friends, including threats of physical harm and sexual violence.
Griffin explained that he has never personally attacked Reese or her family, but openly stated his belief that Reese harbors animosity toward Clark, based on clear basketball evidence. He further revealed that members of Reese’s inner circle contacted him to confirm his assessment of the feud between the two young stars.
“I have been quiet on the Angel Reese front because she shared a video that aided in my wife, kids, family and friends receiving death threats, threats of physical harm to my family and friends and threats of sexual violence to my children on social media and beyond,”
Griffin wrote.
“People in Angel’s inner circle called me and told me I was right and Angel Reese has grown to hate Caitlin Clark because of the media always asking her about Caitlin and being constantly compared to her. Some people made it about race, but I never did and never will. Instead of becoming the villain in anyone’s story, I decided to just not.”
—Robert Griffin III, Fox College Football Analyst
Standing Firm Against Racism Despite Complicated History
Despite reiterating his views on the conflict between Reese and Clark, Griffin was unequivocal in his denunciation of the racist imagery and slurs aimed at Reese. He stressed that no Black person, including Reese, should ever be subjected to such dehumanizing attacks under any circumstances.
“Angel Reese or any Black man or woman should never be called or depicted as a Monkey. Ever,”
he emphasized, adding,
“There should be no space for racism in this world.”
—Robert Griffin III, Fox College Football Analyst
Implications and Public Response to Griffin’s Statements
Griffin’s decision to speak out against the racism facing Angel Reese is generally viewed as a positive step toward addressing a serious issue in sports culture. However, his choice to reveal confirmation from Reese’s own camp regarding her feelings toward Caitlin Clark complicates the narrative, adding fuel to an ongoing and highly publicized rivalry.
This move has sparked debate about whether Griffin’s comments unintentionally amplified tension between the athletes or merely reflected the unavoidable reality of competitive sports rivalries heightened by media attention. His remarks come in the wake of additional scrutiny following ESPN commentator Ryan Clark’s criticism of Griffin, which touched on racial dynamics connected to Griffin’s family life.
As the Caitlin Clark Angel Reese feud continues to draw national attention, Griffin’s statements underscore the complex interplay of sportsmanship, media narratives, and social issues like racism that persist in modern athletics.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. Why was Caitlin Clark sitting with Taylor Swift?
A. Clark was spotted in the same suite as Swift at Arrowhead Stadium during the Chiefs’ playoff game against the Houston Texans on Saturday. This was the first occasion they attended a game together. Clark mentioned that Swift invited her to join earlier this season.
Q. Why is Taylor Swift sitting with Caitlin Clark?
A. People noticed Swift sitting with WNBA player Caitlin Clark during the Chiefs’ home game against the Houston Texans. Clark joined Swift in the suite shortly after the Indiana Fever athlete shared that the singer had invited her to attend the game.