Kara Lawson

Kara Lawson, born on February fourteenth, nineteen eighty-one, is a distinguished American basketball coach and former player. Currently, she serves as the head coach for the Duke Blue Devils women's basketball team and the U.S. women's national team. Lawson's impressive career in basketball has seen her transition from a professional player in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) to a prominent figure in coaching and sports analysis.

During her playing career, Lawson primarily excelled as a shooting guard. She achieved remarkable success, including winning a gold medal at the two thousand eight Olympics in Beijing, China. Additionally, she was part of the Sacramento Monarchs team that clinched the championship in the two thousand five WNBA Finals, showcasing her talent and dedication to the sport.

After retiring from the WNBA in two thousand fifteen, Lawson shifted her focus to broadcasting, becoming a basketball television analyst for ESPN and the Washington Wizards. Her expertise and insights have made her a respected voice in the basketball community.

In two thousand nineteen, Lawson embarked on her coaching journey as an assistant coach for the Boston Celtics in the NBA. She further solidified her coaching credentials by leading the United States women's national 3x3 team to a gold medal at the two thousand twenty Summer Olympics, demonstrating her ability to inspire and guide athletes to success.