Sacramento's Kara Lawson Receives 2009 Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award

NEW YORK, Sept. 22, 2009 ? Sacramento Monarchs guard Kara Lawson was named the recipient of the 2009 Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award, the WNBA announced today. Lawson wins her first Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award after collecting eight votes from a national panel of sportswriters and broadcasters. Lawson edged out the Detroit Shock's Taj McWilliams and the Minnesota Lynx's Candice Wiggins, who each received seven votes. Designed to honor a player who exemplifies the ideals of sportsmanship on the court -- ethical behavior, fair play and integrity -- the award is named for the late Kim Perrot, who helped guide the Houston Comets to their first two WNBA championships before passing away in August, 1999, after a seven-month battle with cancer. "Kara has the heart of a champion and is a true leader on and off the court," said WNBA President Donna Orender. "Kara's dedication to and passion for the game have shone through since she joined the league and s...