Bob Cousy Breaks Silence on Caitlin Clark: “They Should Be Kissing the Ground She Walks On”

For months, NBA legend Bob Cousy had stayed silent on Caitlin Clark’s record-breaking WNBA rookie season. No interviews. No quotes. Just quiet. But that silence ended in a live broadcast segment meant to celebrate legacy in women’s basketball.

When asked if Clark had changed the game, Cousy paused, then delivered eight words that shook the sports world:

“They should be kissing the ground she walks on.”

The interview ended abruptly, but leaked footage quickly spread online, racking up millions of views. Fans turned his remark into hashtags (#8Words, #CousySaidIt), memes, and even arena chants.

Critics argued the comment overshadowed other WNBA legends, but most hailed it as overdue recognition of Clark’s impact. As one analyst put it: “That wasn’t commentary. That was a verdict.”

Cousy hasn’t elaborated since. Clark herself stayed silent, posting only a photo of her shoes on the court — a response fans dubbed “silent and surgical.”

One sentence. Eight words. And suddenly, women’s basketball has a new rallying cry.