“Coach Kara is about locking in and working really hard,” the 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year Caitlin Clark said.
Angel Reese, a WNBA All-Star as a rookie and one of the league’s premier rebounders and defenders, sees Lawson’s intensity as a perfect fit for the next era of Team USA.
“She’s intense, and I like an intense coach,” Reese said. “She’s very intentional. She works a lot on defense, and that’s something I can bring.”
With her experience, Lawson knows the importance of: “You definitely lean on your veterans in terms of setting the tone.”
Lawson has also earned the respect of veterans like WNBA reigning champion, Chelsea Gray.
“She’s worked for this,” said three time Olympic champion Gray. “She has a legacy behind her.”