Having Never Played in the WNBA, Olympic Gold Medalist Cheryl Miller Reflects on Paving the Way for Young Players

Basketball Legends Don't Just Attract Fans For Their On-Court Actions But Also For Their Off-Court Behavior. Fans Learn From And Imitate Them, Which Is Why Players Often Face Significant Media Scrutiny. Cheryl Miller, A WNBA Legend, Captivated Fans Not Only With Her Career But Also With Her Insightful Opinions And Anecdotes, Leaving Them Eager For More.

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What did Miller say?


“I don’t need to be up in the conversation of who was the greatest or anything else. If anybody ever says [anything] about me that I would embrace is ‘she paid it forward.’ If you give me that due that I paid it forward and a ‘Hey, Cheryl, I remember.’" said the NCAA legend.

Apart From Bagging The Naismith Award, Miller Was Also Inducted In The Hall Of Fame In 1999. She Led USC To Championship Titles In 1983 And 84. She Was Also Awarded The NCAA MVP in Both Years. As A Recognition of her Legacy, The Trojans Retired Her Jersey Number – 31.

What was the infamous incident?

Fans Recall Miller's '84 Cartwheel During The Finals When She Represented USC. Her Antics, Driven By A Bet, Upset Summitt, And Strained Their Relationship. Nevertheless, Miller Played A Pivotal Role In Securing The Gold Medal For The USA Women's Basketball Team At The 1984 Summer Olympics In Los Angeles.

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