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Lauren Jackson biography net worth and personal life

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  • Lauren Jackson is an Australian professional basketball player
  • She was drafted by the Seattle Storm of the WNBA
  • She boasts winning three Olympic medals and four FIBA Oceania Championship gold medals among other titles

Lauren Jackson is an Australian professional basketball player whose net worth is estimated to be $5 million based on her career earnings. She started playing at the age of ten years and a few years later, she was awarded a scholarship to the Australian Institute of Sport.

Jackson made her professional debut in the Women’s National Basketball League with the Canberra Capitals and won four championships with the team. The player was drafted by the Seattle Storm of the WNBA in the 2001 WNBA draft. She became a star in the WNBA and won four WNBA championships, two WNBA MVP awards and four WNBA Finals MVP awards.

Jackson also represented the Australia national team and has won three Olympic gold medals, four FIBA World Cup gold medals and five FIBA Oceania Championship gold medals.

Lauren Jackson Biography

Full name Lauren Elizabeth Jackson
Age 43 years old
Height 1.96 m
Place of birth Albury, Australia
Date of birth May 11 1981
Nationality Australian
Occupation Basketball  player
Source of wealth Basketball earnings
Marital status Married

Lauren Jackson Net Worth

Lauren Jackson net worth in 2024 is a whopping $5 million, having earned it from her professional career in basketball where she earned in salary, bonuses, investments and endorsements.

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During her professional basketball career in the WNBA, Jackson earned about $1 million in salary when she played for the Seattle Storm. After retiring from professional basketball, she pursued other ventures and endorsements. The player is a proud owner of a bracelet company and a dance company that plans and produces dance performances on campus among others.

In her active playing years, the player also had some endorsements that were paying her handsomely, all these contributing to her current net worth.

Lauren Jackson Personal Life

Lauren Elizabeth Jackson is an Australian sports icon who is regarded as one of the best female basketball players in Australia. She was born on May 11, 1981 in Albury, New South Wales to Gary Jackson and Maree Bennie who were both accomplished basketball players.

Her father played for the Australian Boomers while her mother played for the Australian Opals and won two World Championships. She has one sibling, a brother, Rory Jackson. Growing up in Albury, the player immersed herself in the sport, and her talent quickly caught the attention of basketball enthusiasts and coaches.

Lauren Jackson

Lauren Jackson. Photo/Just Women’s Sports

At the age of fourteen, she had already made a mark on the national stage, leading New South Wales to a national championship title. Her basketball career took a turn when she was awarded a scholarship at the Australian Institute of Sports where she got an opportunity to train with the finest athletes from Australia.

She soon embarked on her journey when she joined the Canberra Capitals of the Women’s National Basketball League. Her dreams were realized when she was drafted by Seattle Storm of the WNBA where she became a fan favorite and a force to be reckoned with on the court.

She led the Seattle Storm to four championship titles and earned an MVP in the two seasons she played for the team. She also received four WNBA Finals MVP awards.

Internationally, Jackson represented Australia with unwavering pride and dedication, capturing three Olympic gold medals, four FIBA World Cup gold medals and five FIBA Oceania Championship gold medals. Her contributions to the Australian national team were immense. Jackson retired in 2012 from professional basketball but remains active in sports through coaching, commentary and various philanthropic initiatives.

Lauren Jackson Career

Her basketball career took a turn when she was awarded a scholarship at the Australian Institute of Sports where she got an opportunity to train with the finest athletes from Australia.

She soon embarked on her journey when she joined the Canberra Capitals of the Women’s National Basketball League. Her dreams were realized when she was drafted by Seattle Storm of the WNBA where she became a fan favorite and a force to be reckoned with on the court.

She led the Seattle Storm to four championship titles and earned an MVP in the two seasons she played for the team. She also received four WNBA Finals MVP awards.

Lauren Jackson

Lauren Jackson. Photo/The Australian

Internationally, Jackson represented Australia with unwavering pride and dedication, capturing three Olympic gold medals, four FIBA World Cup gold medals and five FIBA Oceania Championship gold medals.

Luxury Collection

Jackson has the means to afford a luxurious car or several if we base that on her net worth. However, we do not know the exact brands or models she owns.

FAQs

1. How old is she?

43 years old

2. What is her net worth in 2024?

$5 million

3. Is she still playing?

Yes.

4. Was she drafted in the WNBA draft?

Yes

5. Which team drafted her in the WNBA?

Seattle Storm.  

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