Lauren Jackson has been a fixture in her country's national basketball squad in the past decade. The 1.95m (6'5)-tall Center/Forward led the Aussies to three straight Olympic Silvers, a World Championship gold and a Commonwealth Games gold.
At the 2000 Olympics, Jacskon distinguished herself on home soil scoring 20 points and grabbing 13 rebounds against basketball powerhouse United States. Indeed, such number for a 19-year old playing at world's biggest stage in front of a highly partisan crowd speaks much of Jackson's mental fortitude.
At the 2000 Olympics, Jacskon distinguished herself on home soil scoring 20 points and grabbing 13 rebounds against basketball powerhouse United States. Indeed, such number for a 19-year old playing at world's biggest stage in front of a highly partisan crowd speaks much of Jackson's mental fortitude.
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The lanky blond was the top overall pick in the 2001 WNBA draft. Her list of accolades is daunting, having won the WNBA Most Valuable Player award thrice. Jackson had also led the Seattle Storm to two championship trophies in 2004 and 2010.
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Lauren Jackson's Official Site
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Lauren Jackson's Official Site
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