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Jackson, who earlier this week was announced as a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame’s class of 2021, is arguably the greatest Australian basketball player of all time achieving success at all levels of the game.
A three-time WNBA MVP and two times WNBA Champion with the Seattle Storm, Jackson was also named WNBA Finals MVP in 2010 and earned WNBA All-Star selection seven times.
But despite her incredible success playing abroad, the Opals great said it was playing for her country, specifically the 2000 Sydney Olympics in front of friends and family, which stands out to her the most from her storied career.
“I often say it is not so much about the single moments but the journey which is the highlight for me. But if I had to pinpoint one, it would definitely be the Sydney Olympics,” Jackson said.
“Being able to play basketball at the Olympics, in front of my family and my friends, and with such a massive home crowd, was a moment I will never forget.
“It was absolutely incredible and to be honest I don’t think the enormity of it all really hit me until many years later.
“When I finally looked back on it I realised how unique the opportunity was and that it was such a special moment in my career.”
The Sydney Olympics were a breakthrough tournament for the Opals who won silver for the first time following on from their bronze medal at the Atlanta games in 1996.
It was a 19-year-old Jackson's first Olympics, she would go on to play at four more games winning three silver medals and a bronze.
In the full interview with host Megan Hustwaite, Jackson talks about her new role in building the women’s game, the Opals chances in Tokyo and her excitement ahead of Australia hosting the Women’s Basketball World Cup in 2022.
The interview is part of an SBS series - TAB Courtside 1v1, which gives fans a chance to get to know more about the unique personalities from the NBA, WNBA, NBL and WNBL, which help shape basketball in Australia.
Hustwaite, who has been covering all levels of Australian basketball for the past 13 years as a reporter, commentator and journalist, will helm the weekly show – every Thursday at 7 pm (AEDT) via - where she interviews stars of the past, present and future.
SBS will again broadcast multiple regular-season NBA and WNBA games per week in HD on SBS VICELAND and streamed live via SBS On Demand. Plus, every game of the upcoming 2020-21 NBL season will be LIVE, FREE and in HD via SBS On Demand, with select games also live on SBS VICELAND.
