Don’t be deceived by Lexie Hull’s wholesome appearance—this Indiana Fever shooting guard has some sneaky tricks up her sleeve. Known for her crafty play, Hull showcased her cunning skills during the Fever’s 84-79 victory over the Atlanta Dream, where she executed a schoolyard move that didn’t go unnoticed by everyone—especially not her mom.
In a key moment during the game, the Dream’s Rhyne Howard stepped out of bounds. However, a closer look revealed that it was Hull, a savvy Stanford Cardinal alum, who gave Howard a subtle shove, nudging her out of bounds. The officials missed the sneaky move, and no foul was called. Her teammates on the bench and the commentators had a good laugh about it, appreciating Hull’s sly tactic. But the real kicker came from Hull’s own mother, Jaime, who humorously called her daughter out for her on-court mischief.
“If Hull got away with it, then that’s exactly why she did it. And it’s awesome that mom still made it a point to defend Howard for the sly foul. SMH at my kid on that one!” Jaime Hull quipped, playfully shaming her daughter for the cheeky move.
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This playful reprimand from mom adds an amusing twist to the incident. It’s clear that even as a professional athlete, Hull isn’t immune to a little maternal scolding—albeit in good fun. The light-hearted moment between mother and daughter also highlights the fine line between playing smart and playing sneaky, a line that Hull expertly walked in this game.
While it’s been a tough week for WNBA officials—who were recently criticized by two-time MVP and WNBA champion A’ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces for what she called “ridiculous” officiating—the referees can be forgiven for missing this particular foul. After all, it was a subtle, savvy move by the 24-year-old Hull, one that was well worth the risk in the heat of the game.
Unfortunately for Hull, her mom caught her in the act. It begs the question: can a 24-year-old WNBA player still get grounded?
Probably not, but this fun exchange is a reminder that even in the world of professional sports, you’re never too old for a little playful parental oversight.
