The much-anticipated Unrivaled season kicked off with a bang! The opening game was just as exciting, with the co-founders taking to the court. But it wasn’t just the game that caught fans’ attention. The real stir came from the announcers’ commentary, especially during a key moment in the match.

As Angel Reese, who teamed up with Indiana Fever guard Lexie Hull, played out on the court, Hull hit a crucial three-pointer. That’s when one of the announcers dropped a bombshell: “She credits Caitlin Clark for saving her career.” This was an incredible revelation. Especially considering that Hull, the sixth overall pick by the Fever, had faced early struggles in her WNBA career.

As the announcer pointed out, after Clark joined the Fever, Hull’s game seemed to level up. Her scoring average improved from 4.6 to 5.5 and field goal from 37.2% to 44.1%. But the problem here wasn’t the revelation itself. The real issue arose when fans realized that Hull hadn’t exactly made such an admission public before.

As soon as the comment aired, fans flocked to the comment section, questioning the announcer’s claim. There was a clear sense of confusion and frustration, with many feeling that the statement may not have been completely accurate.

Fans react after commentator’s bold claim about Caitlin Clark and Lexie Hull sparks controversy.

Lexie Hull has, on many occasions, expressed her gratitude and admiration for the type of teammate CC has been. Be it in handling the fame, keeping up the energy, and even motivating her. “On the court, she is there when I miss a layup or miss a 3. She’s always there to pick me up and tells me to keep shooting. I really value that relationship,” she had said in conversation with Sportskeeda. But fans did not seem to find an instance of Hull crediting her career to the 2024 ROTY.

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They felt the commentator might have been pushing an agenda to hype up CC’s influence, but doing so without real confirmation from Hull. One fan pointed out, “I get it they are trying to glaze CC but no matter if you think that or not you should probably keep it to yourself lol.”

The backstory to this claim was certainly intriguing. In Hull’s first two seasons in the WNBA, she didn’t live up to the hype. Her rookie year saw her average just 3.8 points per game, along with a troubling 18.6% from beyond the arc and a 26.7% shooting percentage overall. Fans might have understood where the commentator was coming from, but the claim didn’t sit well.

Another user expressed their anger with the situation, saying, “”Bro this people are evil if she really didn’t say that and they made that statement they trying to struck a nerve to spoil chemistry in our team this people are sad, but if she really said that wow but why will you say that Lexi.”

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Considering Hull has shown steady growth through her 3 years in the W, another added, “Bull Lexie ‘s career is fine she earns playing with her hard work.” 

Despite these claims, Hull’s career did take a positive turn once Caitlin Clark arrived on the Fever’s roster. In her third season, Hull played in 34 games and started in 11. Her numbers saw a significant improvement, as she averaged 5.5 points per game, with 70 attempts from beyond the arc — 10 more than last season — and successfully managed 33. Hull has expressed surprise in receiving as many passes as she did as Clark led in assists.

“I definitely got passes and tried to finish when I wasn’t expecting to get the ball,” she had shared, further speaking of the opportunities she had at hand so often. But fans are still unsure if Hull made the remark the announcer shared.

Please tell me they meant Lexie herself said that…if not, that’s crazy to say on TV!” one fan exclaimed. “I couldn’t believe they said that. I’m pretty sure that Lexie has never said it that way, but maybe I missed an interview or something,” added another. Well, regardless of the claims, Hull is clear of the impact Clark has had on her or the team.