Lauren Jackson's 42-year-old WNBL finals masterclass resurfaces

Aussie hoops GOAT dropped 38 in the finals at 42.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 41 min read

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After a Hall of Fame career, Lauren Jackson made her WNBL comeback in 2024 and was STILL dropping buckets 🪣 38 points a

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.

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@WNBL Jun 4, 7:09 AM ET

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