Angel Reese has once again become the center of attention following a recent controversy involving former NFL star Robert Griffin III. The incident sparked reactions, including sharp criticism from Cuffs the Legend, a close associate of NBA icon LeBron James, who spoke out during a Fox Sports Radio broadcast.
Cuffs the Legend Criticizes Robert Griffin III’s Actions in Angel Reese Incident
During his appearance on Fox Sports Radio’s Up on Game, Cuffs the Legend launched a fierce critique of Robert Griffin III after the former football player shared an image replacing Reese’s likeness with a monkey on the NBA 2K26 WNBA Edition cover. The post was widely seen as offensive and harmful to the Chicago Sky star.
Cuffs the Legend bluntly referred to Griffin as “Robert Grifter the III,” accusing him of opportunistically engaging with hot-topic issues only for attention. He described Griffin’s gesture as disingenuous and accused the football player-turned-analyst of feigning concern for Reese.
“I call him Robert Grifter the III,” Cuffs the Legend said. “He’s a grifter. That’s all you’re seeing now in sports media sometimes where people try to align themselves with certain people that are the hot button topic in sports.”
Despite the negativity surrounding Griffin, Cuffs praised Reese for her composed response to the situation, emphasizing her unwavering focus amid distractions.
“She is keeping the main thing, the main thing,” he said of Reese. “She’s more focused and more motivated than she’s ever been.”
Furthermore, Cuffs suggested Reese could reach new heights by joining a more competitive WNBA team.
“I feel like, if she can get in a better environment soon, maybe get a trade in the next year or two and go to a more competitive team, we’ll see even more production out of Angel.”
Reese continues to demonstrate her dominance, leading the WNBA with an average of 12.8 rebounds per game despite the off-court distractions.
Chicago Sky Stand Behind Angel Reese Amid Controversy
In response to the controversy sparked by Griffin’s post, the Chicago Sky organization showed strong support for Angel Reese. Prior to their home game against the Minnesota Lynx at Wintrust Arena, the team placed Reese’s NBA 2K26 cover art on every seat, creating a powerful visual statement of solidarity.
The Sky backed this gesture with a home victory, defeating the Lynx 87-81. Reese contributed significantly by securing her eighth consecutive double-double, scoring 19 points and grabbing 11 rebounds to help lead her team.
This incident and the response it generated underline the growing importance of athlete representation in the WNBA and how public figures’ actions can impact players. As Reese continues to excel on the court, the support from teammates and allies like LeBron James’ circle highlights her rising stature in women’s basketball.