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.

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.

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