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Lauren Jackson Retires from International Basketball After Opals Secure Paris Qualification

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Australia's basketball legend, Lauren Jackson, announced her retirement after the Opals secured a spot in the Paris Olympics. Learn more about her career and potential return.

Lauren Jackson, considered Australia's greatest basketballer, retired from international play following the Opals' victory over Germany in the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament. The 42-year-old Hall of Famer made the decision to end her illustrious career moments after Australia's 85-52 win against Germany. Jackson had long planned to retire post another Olympics campaign, and she sealed her exit as the Opals secured their Paris Olympics qualification with a resounding victory. Opals coach Sandy Brondello hinted at the possibility of Jackson returning for Paris, keeping the door open for the basketball icon.

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Lauren Jackson retires international basketball Opals secure Paris ... (ESPN)

Australia's greatest ever basketballer declared 'she was done' after the Opals defeated Germany in the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament on Sunday to punch ...

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Lauren Jackson announces retirement after helping Australia secure ... (Olympics)

The 42-year-old basketball Hall of Famer called time on her international career moments after Australia defeated Germany 85-52 at the FIBA Women's Olympic ...

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The secret pact that prompted Jackson's shock Olympic call (CODE Sports)

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Lauren Jackson retires as Opals qualify for Olympics | Canberra ... (Canberra CityNews)

Opals legend Lauren Jackson has confirmed she will not feature at the 2024 Paris Olympics after Australia qualified for the Games with an 85-52 thumping of ...

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'We will give her space': Opals not ruling out Jackson for Paris (The Sydney Morning Herald)

Opals coach Sandy Brondello has not ruled out Lauren Jackson re-emerging from retirement and making the trip to Paris, after emerging stars Jade Melbourne ...

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Basketball Hall of Famer Lauren Jackson retires after Australia ... (NBC Sports)

Lauren Jackson, a Basketball Hall of Famer, will not play in the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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Opals leave door open for Lauren Jackson's participation in Olympics (The Border Mail)

Opals coach Sandy Brondello discusses the possibility of basketball legend Lauren Jackson joining the team for the Paris Olympics.

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