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Lawson Praises Clark's Fierce Competitiveness
4 Sep
Summary
- Coach Lawson admires Caitlin Clark's intense competitiveness and high basketball IQ.
- Lawson highlighted Clark's anticipatory passing and shooting skills as exceptional.
- Team USA coach Lawson finds Clark to be a very coachable and confident player.
USA Basketball head coach Kara Lawson recently shared glowing remarks about Indiana Fever player Caitlin Clark. Lawson described Clark as "great," noting her intense competitiveness, high-level basketball IQ, and anticipatory skills in both passing and shooting.
Lawson, who first worked with Clark in December and again in the spring, emphasized Clark's "terrific" belief and confidence in her abilities. She further commended Clark's scoring and playmaking prowess, calling her "marvelous" with the ball and highlighting her coachability.
This praise comes as Clark prepares for her FIBA World Cup debut with the senior national team. Lawson's positive assessment is particularly noteworthy, given her reputation for candid analysis. She previously observed Clark's play during a Fever game, offering critical insights on court decisions.
Lawson also anticipates observing how international defenses will guard Clark, acknowledging her significant "gravity" on the court. The coach is eager to see Clark's role and contributions as Team USA competes for gold in Berlin, Germany.
