As a rookie with the Indiana Fever, Clark made $11.1 million last year, and inspired hope that the rising tide of WNBA hype can lift all boats.

Women’s basketball legend Cheryl Miller had strong words for Caitlin Clark’s critics. Miller blasted them as “big dummies,” claiming they ridiculed Clark, who is white, for her race.

Cheryl Miller knows all too well the hate that comes with greatness — especially when it comes to women's sports. Despite never setting foot in the WNBA (because it didn't exist yet), the three-time College Player of the Year and Olympic gold medalist was as dominant as any woman that ever touched