Former Giants player Brandon London criticizes RG3 over Angel Reese comments, accuses him of "race-baiting"

Economic Times

19 hours ago

Brandon London, former New York Giants Super Bowl champion, criticized Fox Sports analyst Robert Griffin III (RG3) for his controversial comments about Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark, accusing him of "race-baiting" and "aura farming" on social media
Brandon London, a former New York Giants player and Super Bowl champion, delivered a forceful critique of Fox Sports analyst Robert Griffin III (RG3) regarding his recent commentary about Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark. London accused Griffin of exploiting the situation for attention and engaging in divisive behavior.The controversy stems from Griffin's recent social media activity, including reposting a racist graphic of Reese and claiming someone in her "inner circle" told him she "hates" Clark. Griffin's comments have drawn widespread criticism from multiple sources.
Also read: Ariel Atkins, Angel Reese lead Chicago Sky to victory over Minnesota Lynx London directly challenged Griffin's motives and demanded evidence to support his claims about Angel Reese. The former Giants player accused Griffin of using the situation to generate attention and engagement on social media. — Goodfella_100 (@Goodfella_100) "I will say this in the most respectful way I can, but can someone tell RG3 to shut the f*** up when it comes to talking about Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark? You're aura farming, bro," said London. "And we are tired of the race-baiting, or you thinking that you are about to save the world or save sports from racism by constantly bringing up Angel Reese's name."London questioned Griffin's repeated commentary about Reese, expressing concern about the continued attention directed toward the young athlete. The Super Bowl champion emphasized Reese's age and questioned the motivation behind Griffin's persistent commentary.
"What did this girl do to you, bro? She's like 20-something years old and you continue to tweet about her and talk about her. For what?" London said.
Also read: Lynx extend home win streak to 11 after close win over Sky London referenced public statements from Angel Reese and her family that contradicted Griffin's assertions about Reese's feelings toward Caitlin Clark. The former Giants player demanded that Griffin provide evidence or cease his commentary.
"You say ... someone close to Angel Reese called you and told you that Angel Reese hates Caitlin Clark because of all the media attention that Caitlin Clark gets. Angel Reese has called cap on that. Angel Reese's mom has called you out on that," London said. "So either you pull receipts and drop someone's name, address, Twitter handle, I don't care. Either you ... show us, or bro, just be quiet." The former New York Giants player accused Griffin of deliberately creating controversy and then positioning himself as a victim when faced with criticism. London characterized Griffin's behavior as manipulative and counterproductive.
"The race-baiting is getting on our nerves," London went on. "And I'm calling you out for it because you are the one that is fueling the flames, you're the one that is gaslighting. And then don't try to be some sort of victim because 'people come at you and you're [just] giving your opinion.' Stop that, man."The dispute between London and Griffin reflects broader tensions within sports media coverage, particularly regarding discussions of race, gender, and social media influence. The controversy has drawn attention to the responsibilities of media personalities when discussing young athletes.Also read: American basketball rocked by racial slur against Angel Reese; probe ordered, claims report
Griffin's commentary has generated significant backlash beyond London's criticism, with multiple voices in sports media questioning his approach and motivations. The situation continues to develop as various stakeholders weigh in on the appropriate boundaries for sports commentary.