Robert Griffin III might’ve thought he was keeping it real—but the internet thinks he went way too far.
During a recent episode of his podcast, the former NFL star and ESPN analyst made a bold claim that LSU’s Angel Reese “hates” Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark. Yup, you read that right. He basically accused Angel of having a personal grudge, not just a competitive edge.
And if that wasn’t enough, his wife, Grete Šadeiko, was right there next to him in the clip, quietly nodding along and looking slightly uncomfortable. Social media didn’t let that slide either.
The moment was posted to Baller Alert’s Instagram, where the comments lit up immediately. One user wrote, “Why is he always trying to start mess?” while another added, “We don’t need this kind of energy. Let women play without dragging them into drama.”
Fans were quick to point out that the media (and people like RGIII) continue to stir up unnecessary tension between Angel and Caitlin, often using their race and personalities to create a divide. Angel, known for her swagger and passion, has faced criticism for things that many say would be praised if Caitlin did them. It’s part of a larger convo around how Black women athletes are often policed differently for their confidence.
Neither Angel nor Caitlin has commented directly on RGIII’s take—but based on their past interactions and mutual respect, the “hate” narrative doesn’t seem to hold up.
What RGIII might’ve thought was spicy sports talk ended up looking more like a messy reach. And the internet is calling him out for it. Whether or not he walks his comment back remains to be seen, but one thing’s for sure: women’s basketball is heating up—and the last thing it needs is dudes on podcasts stirring fake beef for clout.
Watch the clip for yourself and let us know what you think.
