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Legend Lauren Jackson Eyes Olympic Comeback at 2024 Paris Games

Get ready, basketball fans! 🏀 Australia's iconic star Lauren Jackson, at the age of 42, might just make a sensational return to the Opals for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. After retiring twice from the national team, Jackson's name has been spotted on Australia's 26-player squad announced this Wednesday.

Dubbed by many as one of the final 12 Opals, Lauren Jackson's legacy in basketball is nothing short of legendary. She’s a three-time WNBA Most Valuable Player and has graced four Olympic Games since her debut in 2000 Sydney. Throughout her illustrious career, Jackson helped Australia secure three silver medals in 2000, 2004, and 2008, and a memorable bronze in 2012.

Jackson’s first retirement in 2016 due to knee injuries kept her out of the Rio Games, but her passion for the sport wasn’t dimmed. She made a powerful comeback in 2022 during the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup held at home, leading the Opals to a third-place finish with an impressive 30-point performance against Canada in the bronze medal game.

If Lauren Jackson joins the team in Paris, it could be the perfect storyline for the Opals as they aim for glory once again. Whether she takes the court or not, her influence on Australian basketball and inspiration to young athletes worldwide remains unmatched. Stay tuned for more updates on this potential Olympic superstar's journey! ✨🇦🇺🏅

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