What are you going to do with the SUV you won through the Chevy MVP award?

Lauren Jackson
I'm going to drive it everywhere in Seattle.


What was the best part of the 2003 season?

Lauren Jackson
When we beat L.A. by 40 points.


What was the toughest part of the 2003 season?

Lauren Jackson
Not making the playoffs.


Who was the hardest player and team you had to face and why?

Lauren Jackson
Lisa Leslie, because she's an awesome player. The toughest team, I'd say Sacramento. They always contain me.


Were there specific goals you'd set for yourself this season? Did you reach them?

Lauren Jackson
Getting MVP was one of my goals, but my biggest goal was to make the playoffs and win a championship, but we didn't accomplish that. I'll deal with MVP and that's fine.


What are your plans for the offseason?

Lauren Jackson
I'll be playing in the Australian league.


Are there things you want to work on basketball-wise during the offseason?

Lauren Jackson
Just everything -- my inside moves -- I'll be working on everything.


What do you think your team needs to do to improve for next year?

Lauren Jackson
We don't want to get any more injuries -- that was our downfall this year, and I guess we need to get another three-man, another scorer. We need another scorer.


Anything you don't have time to do in the season that you're looking forward to doing this offseason?

Lauren Jackson
Surfing. I love to surf.


Who is your favorite NBA team and why?

Lauren Jackson
The San Antonio Spurs. They have a very well rounded team and Tim Duncan is an awesome player.


Who is your favorite NBA player and why?

Lauren Jackson
Tim Duncan. And also Dirk Nowitzki.


Who is your pick to win the 2003-04 NBA title?

Lauren Jackson
Spurs.

Lauren Jackson
I want to thank the Seattle fans and all the fans around the WNBA. They keep the league going, so thank you.