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Newsweek
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Shaquille O'Neal Threatens Former NFL Star Over Angel Reese
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The social media drama between former Washington Commanders quarterback Robert Griffin III and Chicago Sky star Angel Reese just got a lot more serious. This time, 7-foot-1, 325-pound Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O'Neal is getting involved, and he had some serious words for Griffin III after his latest post on X, in which he insinuated that Reese was responsible for his family receiving death threats. "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 III posted on X on July 10. "That will never be okay with me. I never attacked her or her family when I stated and backed up with clear basketball evidence that Angel Reese hates Caitlin Clark. It's sports. Everybody won't like each other. ... All that being said, Angel Reese or any Black man or woman should never be called or depicted as a Monkey. Ever." Angel Reese #5 of the Chicago Sky looks on against the Dallas Wings during the first half at Wintrust Arena on July 09, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. Angel Reese #5 of the Chicago Sky looks on against the Dallas Wings during the first half at Wintrust Arena on July 09, 2025 in Chicago, WNBA: Chicago Sky Make Big Angel Reese Announcement After Loss to Lynx While Griffin's message was part of a longer post actually defending Reese from a racist message about her not deserving to be the cover athlete of the "NBA 2K26" video game, he used the opportunity to also call her out, which O'Neal took great offense to. During an appearance on the "Off the Record" podcast, O'Neal warned Griffin III about dragging Reese's name in the media again. "RGIII, tweet another monkey post about my girl Angel Reese, and I'm going to punch you in you [expletive] face," O'Neal said. "OK? It's enough. I don't usually do stuff like this, but just stop it, bro. You got your job, you got your podcast, just leave my Angel Reese alone. I'm the one calling her and telling her not to respond. [Expletive] stop it — that's the last time. OK? Thank you." Shaquille O'Neal attends the Shaquille O'Neal Big Pod Event at Home Room San Antonio on April 05, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas. Shaquille O'Neal attends the Shaquille O'Neal Big Pod Event at Home Room San Antonio on April 05, 2025 in San Antonio, WNBA: Caitlin Clark Makes WNBA History Against Paige Bueckers, Dallas Wings O'Neal has been a fierce supporter and advocate for Reese for years. He's been one of the louder voices defending the LSU alum from criticism from many sports media pundits who played into the Clark-Reese rivalry for much of their rookie seasons. O'Neal defended Reese's actions from earlier this season after she went after Clark following a hard foul in the season opener while taking a second shot at Griffin III. "It's not real hate," O'Neal said. "You look around what's going around in this real country, that's hate. This is sports. I'm not supposed to like you. "It's a shame that all the stuff you did in your life, you're going to be remembered for your podcast. You're going to be remembered for your podcast. That should tell you you're not that [expletive] great."
Toronto Sun
29-04-2025
- Sport
- Toronto Sun
Sacramento State hires Shaquille O'Neal as voluntary GM
Published Apr 28, 2025 • 1 minute read Shaquille O'Neal attends the Shaquille O'Neal Big Pod Event at Home Room San Antonio on April 05, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas. Photo by Chris Saucedo / Getty Images Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal has agreed to become the general manager of the men's basketball program at Sacramento State under new coach Mike Bibby. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account A person familiar with the situation said Monday that O'Neal will take the voluntary job for the program that his son, Shaqir, recently joined as a player. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the school hadn't made an announcement. ESPN first reported the news. Bibby, the former NBA star for the Sacramento Kings, was hired as head coach for the Hornets last month as the school tries to raise its profile in collegiate athletics. One of the first additions Bibby made was signing Shaqir O'Neal as a transfer from Florida A&M. Now Bibby has O'Neal's father involved in the program. O'Neal is the latest high-profile athlete to take on a general manager role at a college program. Stephen Curry was recently announced as the assistant general manager at Davidson and Trae Young has that same role at Oklahoma. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. O'Neal won four NBA titles, three NBA Finals MVPs and a league MVP during his 19-year career in the NBA. He is currently an analyst on TNT's 'Inside the NBA' show. He also served as a minority owner of the Sacramento Kings from 2013-22. Sacramento State went 7-25 this season under interim coach Michael Czepil, who was promoted last spring after David Patrick left to take a job as associate head coach at LSU. The Hornets had gone 28-42 in two seasons under Patrick and the program has never made an NCAA Tournament since moving up to Division I in 1991-92. The Hornets have had a winning record only twice since then, going 16-14 in 2019-20 and 21-12 in 2014-15. Federal Elections Federal Elections News World Editorial Cartoons
