The Indiana Fever entered the new season with high expectations, but in addition to the success stories on the field, the relationship between Lexie Hull and Caitlin Clark has become a topic of special interest to fans. In a recent interview, Hull spoke candidly for the first time about their friendship — a relationship she described as “more important than the game.”
Hull, who had a breakout 2025 season and became a pillar of the Fever, rarely talks about her personal life or emotions. But this time, when asked about Clark, her voice slowed down, softened, and more honest than usual. “Caitlin and I are more than just teammates,” Hull began. “She’s the one who made me believe I could do more.”
Hull says the friendship was formed not through moments of celebration, but from a quiet evening after a tough loss. The two stayed in the gym to throw more. For the first ten minutes, no one said anything. Then, suddenly, Clark looked at Hull and said, “We’re going to do better. I believe in you.” According to Hull, it was that simple moment that opened up a connection that no words could explain.
As Caitlin Clark became the center of attention for the entire United States, the pressure fell on her, who was younger but under more of the spotlight than anyone else on the team. Hull revealed that there were days when Clark sought her out just to sit quietly or share a few simple things. “Caitlin was under pressure that many people couldn’t imagine. I think what made us close was our mutual respect. I didn’t see her as a star, I saw her as a friend who needed to feel safe.”
Clark, on the other hand, had a profound influence on Hull. Many fans only saw the improvement in Hull’s play last season, but few knew that it was Clark who pushed her to become more confident. “Caitlin never lets you feel small. She lifts you up, makes you believe in yourself,” Hull says. “That’s more important to me than her assists or her long shots.”
The two have different personalities: Clark is explosive and powerful; Hull is quiet and refined. But it’s that contrast that creates a strange balance. In the locker room, they don’t always stand next to each other, but when the team needs calm or energy, one of them always steps up.
When asked at the end of the interview to describe Caitlin Clark in one sentence, Hull doesn’t think too long. “She’s not just a phenomenon. She’s a friend that I cherish, and I know I’m lucky to have her.”
In a team that’s transforming itself into a new powerhouse in the WNBA, the story of Hull and Clark shows what statistics often overlook: that real relationships are sometimes what keeps a team together, and helps players find better versions of themselves.
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