Shaquille O’Neal didn’t mince phrases when he warned Robert Griffin III to cease concentrating on Angel Reese, threatening to “punch you in your f###### face” if the previous NFL quarterback posted about her once more.

The heated change stems from RG3’s repeated commentary about Reese, together with a July 10 submit on X that featured a racist, doctored picture of her NBA 2K26 online game cowl. 

While RG3 claimed he was calling out racism, critics mentioned the submit solely amplified the hurt and dragged Reese into pointless controversy.

O’Neal, a longtime supporter and mentor to Reese by means of their LSU connection, made his stance clear on Bailey Jackson’s “Off The Record” podcast Tuesday (July 15),

“RGIII, tweet another monkey post about my girl Angel Reese, and I’mma punch you in your f###### face. OK? It’s enough. Like, I don’t usually do stuff like this but stop it, bro,” Shaq mentioned. “You got your job, you got your podcast, leave my Angel Reese alone. I’m the one calling her and telling her not to respond, f###### stop it. That’s the last time. OK. Thank you.”

The NBA Hall of Famer additionally took goal on the media’s obsession with fueling a rivalry between Reese and Caitlin Clark, saying the eye is misplaced and dangerous.

“That’s not real hate,” Shaq mentioned, dismissing RG3’s claims that Reese “hates” Clark. He added, “You already spoke on it. Let it go. So what? He hates her. So f###### what? I hate you now for messing with her. Now what? Say something about me.”

Shaq additionally questioned RG3’s credibility and legacy.

“He’s not that f###### great,” he mentioned, including that he’ll be remembered for his podcast somewhat than his sporting achievements.

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Reese, for her half, responded to the controversy by calling out “lies” and “clout-chasing” on social media. 

She denied any connection to the folks RG3 claimed have been in her inside circle. Her mom additionally publicly refuted RG3’s statements.

Shaq made it clear he’s encouraging Reese to remain above the noise.

“She’s not gonna respond cause I’m the one calling and telling her, ‘Baby, keep it classy,’” he mentioned. “I don’t mind you doing your job, but don’t pick on that little girl. Cause guess what? I’m her protector. Now pick on me. You pick on me, I’m gonna punch you in your f###### face.”

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