Angel Reese Fires Back After RGIII Accuses Her of Hating Caitlin Clark—Mom Steps In, WNBA Fans Rally as History Is Made on the Court
Just when Angel Reese was hitting her stride in a breakout second season, Robert Griffin III—former NFL quarterback turned commentator—decided to light the match that sparked one of the most controversial sports debates of the summer.
In a move that blindsided much of the WNBA community, RGIII took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) on July 10 to make a stunning accusation: that Angel Reese “hates” Caitlin Clark. Not disagrees with. Not dislikes. Hates. And while the internet exploded over his claims, it was Angel’s mother—and eventually Angel herself—who clapped back with force.
But while the social media circus raged on, Angel Reese quietly continued doing what she’s done all season: dominate on the glass, rewrite the record books, and let her performance speak louder than any tweet ever could.
RGIII Drops a Bombshell—and Says He Has “Receipts”
Robert Griffin III is no stranger to hot takes, but his latest message took things to a new level. In a lengthy and emotional post, he addressed the racism and online hate Angel Reese has endured—but then pivoted into controversial territory.
“I have been quiet on the Angel Reese front,” he began, before launching into what would become a firestorm of commentary, “because she shared a video that aided in my wife, kids, family and friends receiving death threats… and threats of sexual violence to my children on social media and beyond.”
Then came the line that sent shockwaves through the basketball world:
“I never attacked her or her family when I stated and backed up with clear basketball evidence that Angel Reese hates Caitlin Clark… People in Angel’s inner circle called me and told me I was right.”
Those few sentences triggered a media avalanche.
Was there real hatred between Reese and Clark? Or was RGIII stoking the flames of an already over-hyped rivalry for clicks?
The WNBA, still riding the wave of its highest-ever ratings thanks in part to the fierce but respectful on-court tension between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, found itself at a crossroads. Would this off-court drama derail the progress being made in women’s basketball?
One thing was clear: Angel Reese’s camp was not going to stay silent.
Angel’s Mom Shuts It Down: “Doors Are Closed Over Here”
It didn’t take long before Angel’s mother, Angel Webb Reese, stepped into the fray to defend her daughter—and call out RGIII’s so-called “sources.”
In a blunt and blistering post, she wrote:
“Man stop with the 🧢 My daughter’s ‘circle’ is so small & tight so I’d be interested 2 know who called U 🤔. Whomever U say ‘called’ U is not in her circle 2 speak on her feelings towards a media/fandom made up beef.”
And then came the final hammer:
“Just stay on that side bc the doors are closed over here.”
The message was loud and clear: RGIII wasn’t just wrong—he wasn’t even close.
If he thought this was a standard media beef, he clearly underestimated the bond between Angel and her family, and their ability to control their own narrative.
But Angel herself wasn’t going to sit quietly forever.
Angel Reese Speaks Out: “Lying for Clout is Nastyyyy Work”
Eventually, the woman at the center of the storm decided to speak for herself. In a short but cutting tweet, Angel Reese directly accused RGIII of fabricating the entire story for attention.
“Lying on this app when everybody know the first and last name of everybody in my circle for clout is nastyyyy work.”
In just a few words, Reese did what she always does—cut through the noise with confidence and authenticity. No filters. No PR spin. Just truth.
It was a sharp reminder that no matter how loud the media chatter becomes, Angel Reese isn’t here to play the villain in someone else’s narrative. She’s here to win games—and make history while she’s at it.
Meanwhile… Angel Reese Makes WNBA History
While Robert Griffin III was busy stirring up controversy, Angel Reese was busy balling out.
Just days before the social media storm hit, Reese dropped 22 points and grabbed a staggering 15 rebounds in a hard-fought battle against the Washington Mystics. It marked her sixth straight game with 15 or more rebounds—a WNBA record.
Let that sink in.
While some were debating whether she “hates” another player, Reese was rewriting the history books.
And then, in the very next game against the Dallas Wings, she did it again.
In just 29 minutes on the court, she tallied 15 points, 11 rebounds, a block, and an assist. That marked her seventh consecutive double-double, adding to her already historic rookie-season streak and proving she isn’t just consistent—she’s relentless.
Every time Reese steps on the floor, she turns criticism into fuel. The harder they come at her, the harder she rebounds—literally.
The Real Rivalry: Media Narratives vs. The Players
Let’s be honest: the media wants a rivalry.
They want Angel Reese vs. Caitlin Clark to be the next Bird vs. Magic, Serena vs. Sharapova. It’s easier to market, easier to click on, and easier to talk about.
But what if the players don’t feel that way?
Both Clark and Reese have spoken multiple times about their respect for each other as competitors. Do they go head-to-head on the court? Absolutely. Do they trash-talk? Of course—it’s basketball.
But hate? That’s a word with weight. And according to Angel—and her mother—that’s not a word that belongs in this story.
What does belong in the story is the truth: that Angel Reese is currently one of the most dominant rebounders the WNBA has ever seen. That she shows up every night ready to fight, scrap, and hustle for her team. That she’s not afraid of the spotlight—but she won’t let it define her either.
And that no matter how loud the noise gets, she’ll drown it out with results.
So What’s Next?
Robert Griffin III may have ignited a firestorm, but Angel Reese is the one who keeps rising from it.
With every rebound, every double-double, and every clapback that lands like a knockout punch, she’s proving that no one—former NFL star or otherwise—gets to write her legacy for her.
Her journey is just beginning. And if history tells us anything, it’s that under pressure, Angel Reese doesn’t fold.
