Following her involuntary retirement, Jackson moved back to her regional hometown of Albury, taking up a managerial role with Basketball Australia. But it would be hard to keep Jackson off the basketball court for good. Following years of surgery and with the help of medical marijuana, she was able to take to the court once again - albeit for a social, mixed game in her local town.
This ‘recreational’ return to the sport, however, would be the impetus for an unbelievable return to professional basketball. As her confidence grew, one thing led to another, and she returned to the Australian domestic league in February 2022. She then returned to the Opals training camp and soon competed for the national team in the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup once again. Jackson helped her team win an impressive bronze medal, herself scoring a game-high 30 points in the final game against Canada.
The return of Lauren Jackson to professional basketball at the age of 41 exemplifies the grit and determination that has defined her entire career. She is an inspiration to sports and basketball fans across the world.
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