Kara Lawson clarifies stance on Caitlin Clark ahead of World Cup

Team USA head coach Kara Lawson publicly addressed her perspective on Caitlin Clark following criticism she voiced during a recent WNBA game broadcast. On August 22, Lawson served as a commentator for the Indiana Fever's 109-102 loss to the New York Liberty, where she labeled specific late-game actions by Clark as unacceptable. Lawson highlighted the player's failure to box out the shooter and a subsequent frustration foul as detrimental to the team's outcome. With the 2026 FIBA World Cup set to begin this week, Lawson stated that the guard remains a central component for the Team USA roster. She cited Clark’s ability to influence the game through pace, playmaking, and floor spacing as vital assets. The coach emphasized her role is now to help manage these high-pressure moments to ensure proper execution during the upcoming international tournament.

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