What happened: A resurfaced @WNBL post celebrates Lauren Jackson's 2024 comeback to the league, when the Hall of Famer scored 38 points in a finals game at age 42. The clip frames her as the greatest player in Australian basketball history.
Why it matters: The outburst came years after an already Hall of Fame-caliber career, underscoring Jackson's enduring standing in the women's game. The throwback circulates as the WNBL turns its attention toward the upcoming WNBL27 season.
By the numbers: Jackson scored 38 points at age 42 in a 2024 WNBL finals appearance, a performance delivered during a comeback that followed her Hall of Fame playing career.
What to watch: The retrospective lands with the WNBL looking ahead to its WNBL27 campaign.