Lexie Hull has watched some of the WNBA’s most sensational talent up close — and she’s ready to share what she’s seen. The Indiana Fever point guard, selected sixth overall in the 2022 WNBA Draft, has emerged as one of the few players to navigate the 2025 season relatively unscathed, even as six of her teammates, including superstar Caitlin Clark, were sidelined with injuries.
That vantage point gives Hull a rare perspective. She’s the only player in the league to have shared a locker room with both Clark and Chicago Sky powerhouse Angel Reese, a position she leveraged in a revealing interview with Glamour magazine.
“Playing with both of those players, playing with every player, everyone’s a good person,” Hull said. “I think that’s what fans don’t see all the time, that these people aren’t just cussing at the refs, pushing people down. That’s not who they are off the court, and people need to know that.”
Hull’s insights come amid heightened attention on the Clark-Reese rivalry, which has dominated headlines in recent seasons. Clark, who dazzled in her 2024 rookie campaign with 19.2 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 8.4 assists per game, and earned nearly unanimous Rookie of the Year honors, was hampered in 2025 by injuries that limited her to just 13 games. Despite this, her talent remains undeniable, and fans continue to scrutinize her every move.
Meanwhile, Reese continued to establish herself as one of the league’s premier forwards, finishing the season with 14.7 points, 12.6 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 1.5 steals per game. She led the WNBA in rebounding and maintained her streak of 23 consecutive double-doubles from the previous season, underscoring her consistency and dominance on the court.
Yet it’s not just stats that have drawn attention. Reese has occasionally sparked controversy with candid remarks about teammates and team dynamics, which has intensified the rivalry narrative between her and Clark. Fans and media have often painted the two stars as polar opposites, creating a narrative ripe for drama.
Hull, however, is offering a counterpoint. By highlighting the professionalism, humility, and off-court character of both Reese and Clark, she challenges the one-dimensional portrayal that often circulates online and in media coverage.
“People see the highlights, the trash talk, the competitive fire,” Hull explained. “But they don’t see the dedication, the sacrifices, the way these players push each other to get better. Both Angel and Caitlin have that in spades.”
Looking ahead, both Clark and Reese are under contract for the next season, meaning fans will undoubtedly witness more headline-making matchups. Reese’s outspoken nature and Clark’s resilience promise to keep the rivalry fresh, but Hull’s perspective reminds audiences that respect and professionalism coexist with competitive intensity.
For her part, Hull is shifting focus to her next chapter. She will continue showcasing her skills with Unrivaled, the league co-founded in 2023 by Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart, while Reese and Clark will not be participating.
In an era where social media and sensational headlines often define athletes, Hull’s candid reflections provide a rare humanizing lens. By stepping forward, she not only reshapes how fans view one of the league’s most intense rivalries but also underscores the importance of seeing players as complete individuals — fierce on the court, but grounded, dedicated, and human off it.
The WNBA rivalry narrative may be sizzling, but Hull’s voice adds a cooler, clarifying perspective — one that reminds fans that even in the heat of competition, respect and camaraderie remain at the core of the game.
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