Lauren Jackson

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Lauren Jackson

Inducted:
2021

Lauren Jackson NBA Hall of Fame

Player Stats

196 cm (6 ft 5 in)
85 kg (187 lb)

Born:
11 May 1981
Albury, New South Wales, Australia

Position:
Power forward
Center

College:
NA

Lauren Jackson is widely regarded as one of the greatest international players in women's basketball history. A dominant scorer and shot-blocker, Jackson starred for the Seattle Storm, where her inside-out game and tenacious defense helped redefine the power forward position.

Drafted No. 1 overall in 2001, she quickly became a franchise cornerstone, earning three WNBA MVP awards (2003, 2007, 2010) and leading Seattle to two WNBA titles in 2004 and 2010. Known for her smooth shooting touch, fierce competitiveness, and basketball IQ, Jackson also led Australia to three Olympic silver medals and one bronze. Injuries shortened her later seasons, but her impact was undeniable.

She was inducted into both the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame and the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2021.

Jackson's Awards and Records

    • 2× WNBA champion (2004, 2010)
    • 3× WNBA MVP (2003, 2007, 2010)
    • WNBA Finals MVP (2010)
    • WNBA Defensive Player of the Year (2007)
    • 7× All-WNBA First Team (2003–2007, 2009, 2010)
    • All-WNBA Second Team (2008)
    • 7× WNBA All-Star (2001–2003, 2005–2007, 2009)
    • 3× WNBA scoring champion (2003, 2004, 2007)
    • WNBA rebounding champion (2007)
    • 2× All-Defensive First Team (2007, 2009)
    • 3× All-Defensive Second Team (2005, 2008, 2010)
    • 3× WNBA Peak Performer (2003, 2004, 2007)
    • WNBA 10th Anniversary Team (2006)
    • WNBA 15th Anniversary Team (2011)
    • WNBA 20th Anniversary Team (2016)
    • WNBA 25th Anniversary Team (2021)
    • 15 retired by Seattle Storm

     

    WNBA Teams

    Seattle Storm 2001–2012

    WNBA draft:
    2001: 1st round, 1st overall pick
    Seattle Storm

    Numbers Worn:
    15

    Career Stats

    Seasons:
    12 (2001–2012)
    Games Played:
    317
    Points:
    6,007 (18.9 PPG)
    Rebounds:
    2,447 (7.7 RPG)
    Blocks:
    586
    FG%:
    46.9%
    3PT%:
    33.9%
    FT%:
    85.2%