When a three-time WNBA MVP, two-time WNBA champion and four-time Olympic medalist announces her retirement, there's not much more to say than "thanks."
And that was exactly the sentiment spreading across social media when 34-year-old Lauren Jackson of the Seattle Storm announced the end of her legendary career on Thursday in Australia.
Goodbye X pic.twitter.com/pT4FyYEZJb
— Lauren Jackson (@laurenej15) March 30, 2016
"Those 12 seasons with the Storm in the WNBA were the best years in my life." - @laurenej15 #ThankYouLJ pic.twitter.com/Y5HFXYxr2G
— Seattle Storm (@seattlestorm) March 31, 2016
You are truly "1 of 1" L Boogie @laurenej15 😘❤️ Congrats on an unbelievable career! This maybe... https://t.co/lCrXqPTeo8
— Swin Cash (@SwinCash) March 31, 2016
all I can say is thank you @laurenej15
— Elizabeth Cambage (@ecambage) March 31, 2016
@laurenej15 set the standard where all post players will 4ever b measured. Extremely versatile, dominant and competitive. Ultimate Champion!
— brian agler (@brian_agler) March 30, 2016
Certainly hope that in this 20th anniversary season, @WNBA and @seattlestorm combine to have @laurenej15 appreciation day at a game.
— Mechelle Voepel (@MechelleV) March 30, 2016
And feisty, outspoken, gregarious, fun loving ...one of a kind! https://t.co/xMeYFnDA42
— Lin Dunn (@Coach_Dunn) March 30, 2016
Wishing you the best on the next chapter of your life!! @laurenej15 It was an honor to play with u + against u! 💚 pic.twitter.com/T6T4yDlUAL
— Ticha Penicheiro (@TichaPenicheiro) March 31, 2016
So honoured I got to call you a team mate. Thank you for inspiring me and so many others @laurenej15 🇦🇺 https://t.co/2sbDsCZT3k
— Rachel Jarry (@rmjarry) March 31, 2016
Huge congratulations to @laurenej15 on a wonderful career! One of Australia's very best athletes and an inspiration to many. Well done!
— Stephanie Gilmore (@Steph_gilmore) March 31, 2016
Jackson, who hasn't played in the WNBA since 2012 due to knee injuries, sits in sixth place on the league's all-time scoring list. She is the Storm's all-time leader in scoring (6,007), rebounding (2,447) and blocks (586).