WNBA fans think Caitlin Clark’s Team USA hopes might be hurt with coach Kara Lawson’s live criticism
Caitlin Clark’s mistakes during the fourth quarter in the Indiana Fever’s 109-102 loss to the New York Liberty led to some harsh words from Kara Lawson. Duke women’s basketball head coach and the woman expected to lead Team USA into the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup and the 2028 Olympics, Kara Lawson, was on the broadcast for Fever vs.
During the Indiana Fever's 109-102 loss to the New York Liberty, Caitlin Clark's crucial mistakes in the fourth quarter drew harsh words from her coach, Kara Lawson. Lawson, who is expected to lead Team USA in the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup and the 2028 Olympics, criticized Clark's poor effort, calling it unacceptable. Clark allowed the Liberty to get an uncontested offensive rebound with less than a minute left in the game, with Lawson directly criticizing her box-out mistake.
After Clark missed a layup and got fouled, Lawson expressed frustration that she didn't get a call and urged Clark to continue playing the game out. Fans are now speculating about the potential impact on Clark's career with Team USA, with some worrying that she may not see court time in close games.
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