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Lauren Jackson
Winning three WNBA MVP awards and leading Australia to the 2006 world title.
WNBA championships · Three league MVPs
- Born
- 11 May 1981
- Birthplace
- Albury, Australia
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Lauren Jackson
Australian basketball forward and centre who starred for Seattle Storm and the Opals. Her range, scoring and interior defence made her effective on both sides of the court.
Early life
Basketball parents
Both parents represented Australia, and her mother helped teach her the game.
Albury beginnings
Started playing as a child before accepting an Australian Institute of Sport scholarship.
Career
- 1997
WNBL debut
Joined the Australian Institute of Sport team in the national league.
- 2001
Seattle draft pick
Was selected first overall by the Storm, beginning a 12-season WNBA career.
- 2016
First retirement
Stepped away from basketball following persistent injuries.
- 2022–2024
Late comeback
Returned to the Opals and WNBL, then competed at the Paris Olympics.
Achievements
WNBA championships
Helped Seattle win two titles and was Finals MVP in 2010.
Three league MVPs
Won the WNBA’s top individual award in 2003, 2007 and 2010.
World champion
Helped Australia win its first women’s basketball world title.
Beyond sport
Writing her story
Published My Story: A Life in Basketball and Beyond in 2018.
Education
Pursued university study in subjects including gender and diversity.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Sport authority — career and achievements ↗Photo: Bidgee. CC BY-SA 3.0 au · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
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