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

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.