Jaime Hull, mother of Indiana Fever guard Lexie Hull, recently expressed her emotions over the negative remarks directed at her daughter on social media.
In a candid tweet, Jaime responded to criticism that had been posted about her daughter, Lexie, which was later taken down after being called out by Fever fans.
Lexie Hull’s mom breaks silence
While Jaime initially missed the post, she shared her heartfelt thoughts when she finally saw the backlash.
“Well dang. I missed all of it. Complain away… Doesn’t bother me. I just won’t like or chime in. I purposely try not to like anything negative about people. It is really hurtful when I read it about my kid. Whether it’s accurate or not, it still hurts,” she wrote.
Jaime’s response highlighted the emotional toll that comes with being the mother of a professional athlete.
Though she’s been vocal in her support of Lexie, endorsing her achievements and advocating for her on social media, this was the first time Jaime openly reacted to criticism aimed at her daughter.
The Hull family has faced an especially high level of public scrutiny since the rise of Caitlin Clark and her teammates.
While Clark’s star power has been a boon for the Indiana Fever, it has also put the spotlight on other players, including Lexie Hull, who has faced her own share of criticism.
Jaime, who has long been a fixture in supporting her daughter’s career, has also shown support for other changes to the Fever roster.
Earlier this offseason, she expressed relief over the addition of DeWanna Bonner to the team, humorously tweeting, “So happy the only time @lexiehulll has to guard you now is in practice!!”
Jaime’s emotional response is a reminder of the human side of professional athletics and the impact public opinion can have on those who play the game.
As the popularity of women’s basketball continues to grow, the spotlight on its athletes, including Lexie Hull, will only intensify, making moments of support from family members like Jaime more visible than ever.
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