Shaquille O’Neal attempted to defend Angel Reese with a punch, but Dan Dakich wasn’t having any of it. The OutKick host went off on the NBA legend with insults, labeling him a "fat a**" and "big stupid" while supporting Robert Griffin III . It all kicked off with a racist meme, but now it’s turned into a nasty feud packed with personal digs, old receipts, and social media drama you can’t overlook.
Dan Dakich takes aim at Shaq’s past while defending RG3Dan Dakich, once a college basketball coach and now a candid sportscaster for Outkick, a platform celebrated for its fearless takes. He posted an intense rant on Outkick’s Instagram, aligning with Griffin and tearing into O’Neal with a slew of insults, particularly calling him a "fat a**." He later added, “I mean, go back and look at shaq's history. Restraining orders, all kind of other stupid. So yes, it's shack, it's the big stupid I really wish. Rg 3 would say. Bring it big boy, bring your fat ass around here. Punch me, let's see how that works out for you.”.
This is not all, he continued and said, “Sha's full shack's an insecure little baby. Shack's the kind of guy that still talks about his high school championships. You know. I got four rings. Oh good for you. Shaq, he's a useful idiot for a number of businesses across the country. Yeah, he's done nice things, but he should do nice things. Makes 50 Million a year. What are you doing?”.
Straight from Dakich’s mouth, “The big stupid decided he is going to go after Robert Griffin after RG III posted a photo that depicted Angel Reese as a Monkey,” he started, as quoted in the query from Outkick’s Instagram.
Robert Griffin III’s post triggers outrageThe drama started when Robert Griffin III, who used to be an NFL quarterback and is now a media figure, tweeted about Angel Reese, a rising talent in women’s basketball for the Chicago Sky. On X, Griffin posted a photo of Reese depicted as a monkey and claimed that people close to her mentioned she "hates" Caitlin Clark, a fellow standout with the Indiana Fever.
The monkey imagery wasn’t just a random shot; it’s a racist stereotype with a nasty history when aimed at Black athletes, which made Griffin’s post immediately controversial. His assertion about Reese and Clark only intensified the situation, playing into a rivalry narrative between the two players that fans and media have been blowing out of proportion.
Shaquille O’Neal threatens Robert Griffin III with a punch over Angel Reese controversyShaquille O’Neal has been mentoring Reese since her college days at LSU, where he also played. While on the Off The Record podcast, O’Neal made a bold threat towards Griffin. “RG3, tweet one more monkey post about my girl Angel Reese, and I’m punching you in the f**king face,” he said at the 23:49 mark of the episode.
“Enough’s enough. I don’t usually speak up like this, but seriously, stop it. You’ve got your job, your podcast, just leave my Angel Reese alone.”
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From Griffin's tweet to Dakich's shocking "fat a**" comment, this whole saga feels like a wild ride of intense feelings and careless remarks. Shaquille O'Neal even threatened to throw a punch at Robert Griffin III over a racist tweet about Angel Reese, and Dan Dakich responded, escalating a private feud into a public drama. It just goes to show that in the current sports scene, social media isn't just igniting the fire.
Dan Dakich takes aim at Shaq’s past while defending RG3Dan Dakich, once a college basketball coach and now a candid sportscaster for Outkick, a platform celebrated for its fearless takes. He posted an intense rant on Outkick’s Instagram, aligning with Griffin and tearing into O’Neal with a slew of insults, particularly calling him a "fat a**." He later added, “I mean, go back and look at shaq's history. Restraining orders, all kind of other stupid. So yes, it's shack, it's the big stupid I really wish. Rg 3 would say. Bring it big boy, bring your fat ass around here. Punch me, let's see how that works out for you.”.
This is not all, he continued and said, “Sha's full shack's an insecure little baby. Shack's the kind of guy that still talks about his high school championships. You know. I got four rings. Oh good for you. Shaq, he's a useful idiot for a number of businesses across the country. Yeah, he's done nice things, but he should do nice things. Makes 50 Million a year. What are you doing?”.
Straight from Dakich’s mouth, “The big stupid decided he is going to go after Robert Griffin after RG III posted a photo that depicted Angel Reese as a Monkey,” he started, as quoted in the query from Outkick’s Instagram.
Robert Griffin III’s post triggers outrageThe drama started when Robert Griffin III, who used to be an NFL quarterback and is now a media figure, tweeted about Angel Reese, a rising talent in women’s basketball for the Chicago Sky. On X, Griffin posted a photo of Reese depicted as a monkey and claimed that people close to her mentioned she "hates" Caitlin Clark, a fellow standout with the Indiana Fever.
Alright. This has got to stop. There is no place for racism in this world. Whether you like a player or not. Angel Reese should never be called or depicted as a Monkey.
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) July 10, 2025
I have been quiet on the Angel Reese front because she shared a video that aided in my wife, kids, family and… pic.twitter.com/luxC7h0Rpg
The monkey imagery wasn’t just a random shot; it’s a racist stereotype with a nasty history when aimed at Black athletes, which made Griffin’s post immediately controversial. His assertion about Reese and Clark only intensified the situation, playing into a rivalry narrative between the two players that fans and media have been blowing out of proportion.
Shaquille O’Neal threatens Robert Griffin III with a punch over Angel Reese controversyShaquille O’Neal has been mentoring Reese since her college days at LSU, where he also played. While on the Off The Record podcast, O’Neal made a bold threat towards Griffin. “RG3, tweet one more monkey post about my girl Angel Reese, and I’m punching you in the f**king face,” he said at the 23:49 mark of the episode.
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“Enough’s enough. I don’t usually speak up like this, but seriously, stop it. You’ve got your job, your podcast, just leave my Angel Reese alone.”
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From Griffin's tweet to Dakich's shocking "fat a**" comment, this whole saga feels like a wild ride of intense feelings and careless remarks. Shaquille O'Neal even threatened to throw a punch at Robert Griffin III over a racist tweet about Angel Reese, and Dan Dakich responded, escalating a private feud into a public drama. It just goes to show that in the current sports scene, social media isn't just igniting the fire.
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