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 is the older sister of Indiana Pacers legend Reggie Miller, and one of women's basketball's all-time greats.

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

While Cheryl Miller initially became a household name in the basketball world because of her incredible playing career, she has maintained relevance due to her charismatic personality and optimistic outlook on the sports and the various superstars playing in it.

Caitlin Clark's rookie season in the WNBA shattered records, both on and off the court. Clark led her team to the playoffs and won Rookie of the Year, but she also introduced women's basketball to millions of new fans around the world.

While her playing career is now long over, basketball legend Cheryl Miller still has her fingerprints on various aspects of the women's game. This is typically

Cheryl Miller feels the pain of Caitlin Clark and the seemingly endless “haters” of her on-court success. Miller was a three-time National Player of the Year from 1984 to 1986, and was incredibly dominant during a time in which the WNBA did not exist.

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.