Moore won Olympic gold in 2012 and 2016 and two FIBA World Championships in 2010 and 2014 as a member of Team USA. Maya Moore has forever left a mark on the state of Minnesota, the Minnesota Lynx franchise and the hearts of Lynx fans everywhere, Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx owner Glen Taylor said. Moore, who left the WNBA in 2019 to help Irons win his release, remains non-committal when asked about returning to the league. Maya Moore has decided to retire officially from playing basketball. Maya Moore stepped away from her stellar basketball career to help free Jonathan Irons, a man who was incarcerated for over two decades on a wrongful conviction.With the help of Moore and her . What was that like? And during your sophomore year, you discover adaptive sports namely swimming. UConns career scoring leaders with a total of 3,036 points surpassing Tina Charles total of 2,346 on Dec. 5, 2010 Trophy case includes three Wade Trophy Awards (given annually to the nations best player), two Wooden and Naismith Awards and two National Championship trophies Became just the second player in NCAA history to be named an All-American four times Captained the UConn women to an astounding 90 consecutive victories a total that broke the NCAA record for consecutive wins without a loss Finished career an incredible 150-4, setting the all-time NCAA mark for career wins male or female Shot over 50.0 percent from the floor in each of her four seasons with Connecticut and made 311 three-pointers over her career second most in school history Scored at least 20 points 76 times and 30 or more points 12 times in her career Honored as the 2010 CoSIDA Academic All-American of the Year and as the 2010 BIG EAST Scholar-Athlete of the Year Moore was also honored as a CoSIDA Academic All-American in 2008-09 Became only the second freshman all-time to be honored as an AP First Team pick in 2007-08 Named to the 2009 WBCA Classic All-Tournament Team as a junior Honored as the Most Outstanding Player of the 2010 NCAA Tournament and selected to the All-NCAA Tournament Team in 2009 Named Most Outstanding Player of the 2010 NCAA Dayton Regional and of the 2009 NCAA Trenton Regional Broke the UConn single-season scoring record with her total of 754 points as a sophomore besting Kara Wolters previous record total (694) A multi-dimensional player who can play any position on the floor Named 2007-08, 2008-2009 and 2010-11 BIG EAST Player of the Year Moore was the first freshman ever to be named BIG EAST Player of the Year in 2007-08 2009 BIG EAST Tournament Most Outstanding Player Has 50 double-doubles Has registered double-figure points in 149 of 154 career games Became the fastest player to reach the 2,000-point milestone in UConn history and the first junior to do so with 16 points vs. Syracuse (3/7/10) Became the fastest player to reach the 1,000-point milestone in UConn history, doing so in her 55th career game with 40 points vs. Syracuse (1/17/09), besting previous record of 63 games held by Svetlana Abrosimova Set UConn and BIG EAST single-game records with 10 three-point field goals vs. Syracuse (1/17/09) The consensus 2007 National High School Player of the Year Earned the Naismith following both her junior and senior prep seasons, becoming only the second two-time winner of the award. 2018: Started all 34 games in her eighth WNBA season Tallied 18 ppg, 5.1 RPG and 2.6 apg in 31.8 mpg; shot 42.3% from the floor, 36.5% from three-point range, and 83.3% from the free throw line ranked first overall in the WNBA in steals per game (1.7 spg) and total steals (57), ranked ninth overall in points-per-game. Maya Moore (@MooreMaya) December 22, 2022 Yet throughout her collegiate and professional career, Moore would visit Irons, sending him letters and books. We have things that are bigger than sports that makes our hearts beat.". Moore helped lead the Minnesota Lynx in one of the first athlete protests in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. Moore has always been a private person, rarely giving the public a glimpse of her life until now. NEW YORK (AP) Maya Moore's husband Jonathan Irons had a quick answer when asked if he wanted to see his wife play basketball again. All Rights Reserved. OHT: What was that discovery like finding this whole world of Paralympics sports and discovering that you had this competitive fire? Irons said he has appreciated the little things people take for granted since his release on July 1, 2020. And then when Im in the triathlon season, I am fully committed to triathlon. She played basketball in the national spotlight for 12 years four in college and eight in the WNBA and won six championships in that time. 2. I think all of us look at the adaptive equipment that we use to compete, and that really is what allows us to compete. The drama of the game. "I'm in a really good place right now with my life, and I don't want to change anything," Moore said in a telephone interview. "This whole thing has been so unexpected. Moore was one of the few bright spots for the Lynx, who suffered a 17-point loss Friday. As an athlete, the context of what we do naturally is kind of limited. Moore announced Tuesday via her personal Twitter account that she's decided not to play professional basketball this season. ), First published on July 8, 2021 / 1:30 PM. We have a basketball hoop in the back of the house," he told The Associated Press. We are more than athletes. For Moore, it was a no-brainer. Its just a special opportunity to continue to celebrate what happened, Moore said. We reserve the right to close comments at any time. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), 2023 Darius Rucker Intercollegiate: How to watch premier NCAA golf tournament. Maya Moore says she won't return for 2021 WNBA season By KATIE BARNES March 10, 2021, 7:29 AM Four-time WNBA champion and 2014 WNBA MVP Maya Moore announced on "Good Morning America" on Wednesday that she will not be returning to the court for this upcoming WNBA season. WNBA star Maya Moore announced that she will continue to be away from the league and will sit out the 2021 season. Moore won two national titles at UConn and is a four-time WNBA champion with the Minnesota Lynx. Copyright 2023 Click2Houston.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. Her spina bifida has only served to expand the competitive possibilities for Gretsch, a six-time Paralympic medalist with four gold medals in three different events across both the Summer and Winter Paralympic Games. Maya Moore reveals birth of son with husband Jonathan Irons. Moore had 21 points (8-13 FG, 5-6 3PT) and five rebounds in Tuesday's loss to Chicago. All Rights Reserved. The three-day event features both individual and team championships. The six-time WNBA All-Star finished her career as Minnesotas leader in scoring average (18.4), three-point field goals made (530) and steals (449). The tournament is one of five spring college events airing on Golf Channel this spring. Comments are welcome while open. WNBA star Maya Moore and husband Jonathan Irons, whom she helped free from prison after he was wrongfully convicted, welcomed a baby boy in February, the couple revealed to Good Morning. Moore announced Monday on ABC's "Good Morning America" that she has retired from professional basketball. 24 Mar 2022, 17:15 share on Facebook . Can I ask - I mean, you're only 33. Moore registered 12 points (5-13 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), eight assists, seven rebounds, two steals and a block across 31 minutes during Friday's 96-79 loss to the Sun. We have hearts and lives. After he was released, Irons visited the home where he grew up with his grandmother and also visited her grave site. With Maya Moore making her retirement official, Boardroom looks back on a legendary career on and off the court. Irons was served an adult conviction and sentenced to 50 years in prison. The Minnesota Lynx standout had stepped away from. Were putting the same effort and in heart into training. WNBA star Maya Moore will be a subject for ESPN's latest 30 for 30 documentary series titled Breakaway. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with former WNBA star Maya Moore and her husband, Jonathan Irons. Maya Moore has decided to retire officially from playing basketball. "Retirement is something that is a big deal and there is a right way to do it well, and this is not the time for me.". M.V.P., is reveling in married life and continuing a fight for criminal justice reform alongside Jonathan Irons, whom she married after helping him win his release from. 14, 2011 Re-signed to a four-year contract on May 7, 2015. In 1998, a 16-year-old Jonathan Irons was accused of burglary and the non-fatal shooting of a man named Stanley Stotler in the suburbs of St. Louis, Missouri. You could say that Maya Moore, 31, and Jonathan Irons, 40, found love in a hopeless place. WNBA star marries man she helped free from prison. Maya Moore has made a decision on returning to the WNBA this year. So I just didnt think I qualified for this, which is ridiculous to think about now. "I got to hold a baby for the first time in 22 years," said Irons, though he and Moore don't have children and he didn't say who's baby he held. Whereas now, the approach that Im taking is, when Im in the Nordics season, Im a Nordic skier, and everything that Im doing is in service of that. The couple went to California and has also visited the Grand Canyon. After welcoming her first child in July 2022, Moore isn't leaving the door open to resume her . Show notes:Intro (00:00 - 00:40)Preview of our player spotlight on the phenomenal Maya Moore Irons (00:41 - 01:57)Early life including his upbringing with he. I could play basketball. Moore would later go on to win three more titles with the Lynx, establishing herself as one of the best players in WNBA history. Whether Moore pulls on her jersey again or not will have no impact on the legacy she has built. FILE - In this Jan. 27, 2020, file photo, former Connecticut and Minnesota Lynx player Maya Moore applauds in Hartford, Conn. Moore left the WNBA in 2019 to help her now husband Jonathan. This is where we're at right now, living in the present.". Moore has always been a private person, rarely giving the public a glimpse of her life until now. I could play softball. Did you encounter any technical issues? "I don't feel like this is the right time for me to retire," she said. A variety of newsletters you'll love, delivered straight to you. Moore said Wednesday during an interview with husband Jonathan Irons on ABC's "Good Morning America" that she remains focused for now on their marriage and activism for . OHT: So along with studying whats probably the hardest major, you now add whats arguably the hardest sport. The 54-hole, stroke-play event bares the name of Hootie and the Blowfish lead singer, Charleston, South Carolina native and University of South Carolina alumnus Darius Rucker,who has been active in the world of golf and regularly performs at his eponymous tournament. Moore, who left the WNBA in 2019 to help Irons win his release, remains non-committal when asked about returning to the league. We have hearts and lives. The teenager pleaded his innocence but the system failed him after the case stood in court issues with identification were overlooked and a crucial fingerprint report eliminating Irons' DNA from the Stotler house was not submitted as evidence. Add some good to your morning and evening. Breaking News. The Minnesota Lynx great stepped away from the . I think it just like it was fun and it was a challenge. Moore was one of the rare athletes to leave their sport in the prime of their career. She still shoots from deep and will shoot your lights out.". But I came across an article about someone at St. Louis University who was on the school swim team. ). She covers a wide range of womens sports but specialises in football, motorsport, tennis, and combat sports. I havent had any sort of declines since then, but the initial surgery was pretty extensive. Thank you for everything you have done for the league and the game of basketball as a whole.. She told me all about it and that day completely changed my life. We have a basketball hoop in the back of the house," he said laughing during an interview with The Associated Press this week. She intends to spend more time with faith and family during her year off, although it's still unknown whether she'll return to professional basketball following the 2019 season. He was in prison when she died and said in the show that he didn't find out she had passed away until a few weeks after. Its a major week in womens college golf with the Darius Rucker Intercollegiate kicking off Monday on Golf Channel and Peacock. when Jonathan got home it was like OK now the rest can start in a way. The latest Houston news, weather and sports from KPRC 2. Thats right, Gretsch is a multisport athlete competing for Team USA in both summer and winter sports. Right before high school, I had a surgery, and then after that, thats when I started using crutches. So it gave me this opportunity to still have a chance to compete in a sport that was already a Paralympic sport. Pseudonyms will no longer be permitted. 2016: Started all 34 games and was named All-WNBA First Team for a fourth straight season Earned Western Conference Player of the Month honors twice (May, September), hiking her career total to eight, and was also named Western Conference Player of the Week three times (May 23, June 6, July 11) Averaged 19.3 ppg, 5.1 apg, a career-high 4.2 apg and 1.56 spg in 29.7 mpg, shooting 44.8% from the field, 40.4% from long range and 86.8% from the line Ranked 5th in the WNBA in scoring, 7th in assists, 6th in steals, 6th in three-point accuracy and 16th in FT accuracy Closed the year by hitting 56.7% (17-for-30) from beyond the arc in her final eight starts Topped the Lynx in assists on 16 occasions, dealing a game-high eight in the Sept. 17 win vs. Atlanta Pulled in a season-high 10 rebounds Sept. 11 at San Antonio, part of her second double-double this year (28th career); the game was the 200th of her WNBA career The 16 FT attempts at San Antonio are a career-high; her 12 FTs made Sept. 2 vs. Washington are a career best Committed a career-high seven TOs July 17 at Dallas Poured in 38 of her season-high 40 points after halftime July 7 at Connecticut; its her WNBA-record-tying third career 40+ night and the 20th time shes scored 30+ Tallied 34 points May 25 at Phoenix, and dished a career-high 10 assists in the May 14 opener vs. Phoenix. She is best-known for playing in the WNBA for the Minnesota . 2017: Started all 34 games in her seventh WNBA campaign; shes now played in 237 of 238 since arriving in Minnesota in 2011 Tallied 17.3 ppg, 5.0 rpg and 3.5 apg in 31.3 mpg; she shot 44.2% from the floor, 41.1% (65-for-158) from three-point range the 2nd-best percentage of her career and 85.8% from the FT line Ranked 2nd in the WNBA in steals (a career-high 1.88 spg) as well as 5th in three-point accuracy, 10th in scoring, 3rd among forwards (15th overall) in assists, 23rd in rebounding, 18th in FT accuracy and 10th in minutes Led all scorers with 26 points Sept. 3 vs. Washington, her 15th 20+ night of the season and the 104th of her career; she averaged 19.4 ppg (48.2%) over her final 17 games Scored 20 points with a season-high nine assists Sept. 1 vs. Chicago, one of nine times she led the Lynx in assists; the four treys in that game boosted her career total to 461, overtaking Katie Smith (460) for 1st place on the franchises all-time list Pulled in a season-high 11 boards Aug. 16 at Seattle, part of her 31st career double-double (third this year) Scored a season-high 28 points Aug. 8 at Indiana and swiped a season-high five steals Aug. 3 vs. Atlanta Chosen as MVP of the 2017 All-Star Game on July 22 in Seattle after scoring 23 points Scored the 4000th point of her WNBA career July 6 vs. Los Angeles Collected 22 points, a season-high 11 rebounds and a game-high seven assists June 23 vs. Washington, part of a string of five consecutive 20+ outings. CHANG: Hello. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 2022 Panini Prizm WNBA #100 Maya Moore Orange Prizm /49 Minnesota Lynx at the best online prices at eBay! Maya Moore, a four-time WNBA champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist, has officially retired from the league. Moore has had an up-and-down season, but Tuesday marked her third 20-plus-point effort in her last four games, though she did foul out in 30 minutes of action. This is such a sweet time for us and our family. OHT: What did you know about your condition growing up? Gretsch: I think a lot of people, if they grew up with a disability, they feel like they dont belong when theyre a kid or maybe they were bullied. 2017: Started all eight playoff games, averaging 18.3 ppg (51.5%), 5.3 rpg and 3.0 apg in 33.4 mpg as the Lynx claimed their fourth WNBA title Registered her sixth career playoff double-double (18 points, 10 rebounds) in Game 5 vs. Los Angeles on Oct. 4 2016: Helped the Lynx return to the WNBA Finals, averaging 22.4 ppg (51.7%), 7.3 rpg and 4.6 apg Moved into 1st place on the all-time WNBA Finals scoring leaderboard on Oct. 9, 2016, passing Diana Taurasi and Deanna Nolan 2015: Averaged 23.4 ppg (41.9%), 7.3 rpg, 2.6 apg and 2.30 spg in 10 playoff starts Hit the game-winning trey as time expired in Game 3 (Oct. 9) at Indiana, the first buzzer-beater in Lynx playoff history Snagged a playoff career-best 12 rebounds in Game 1 vs. Indiana (Oct. 4) Poured in a playoff career-high 40 points Sept. 27 at Phoenix, eclipsing her previous best of 33 set Sept. 18 vs. Los Angeles 2014: Returned to the Western Conference Finals, averaging 19.8 ppg and 5.4 apg 2013: Led the Lynx to their second WNBA Championship, averaging a team-best 20.9 ppg in seven postseason games Was named the 2013 WNBA Finals MVP after averaging 20.0 ppg as the Lynx swept Atlanta to win the title 2012: Averaged 16.6 ppg, 5.2 rpg and 2.8 apg in nine postseason games Shot 43.3% from three-point range and 91.3% from the FT line 2011: Averaged 13.8 ppg and 5.9 rpg in eight postseason contests, hitting 45.8% from the floor and 40.0% from long range Put in 21 points with seven rebounds and five assists Sept. 25 at Phoenix, going 6-for-8 from beyond the arc. I've been able to rest, and connect with people around me, actually be in their presence after all of these years on the road." Moore, who left the WNBA in 2019 to help Irons win his release, remains non-committal when asked about returning to the league. That said, the 30-year-old forward -- who is still under contract with the Minnesota Lynx -- is not ready to officially call it quits just yet. You might not be able to find a more consistent winner in all of sports than Maya Moore. And at the same time, the director for the para Nordic program reached out and asked if Id be interested in trying out cross country skiing. Please note that CBC does not endorse the opinions expressed in comments. @andscape @DisneyBooks books.disney.com/book/love-and- 42 Collins Hill legend Maya Moore officially retired from the WNBA on Monday, making the announcement on "Good Morning America." "I think it's time to put a close to the pro basketball life . I feel like its getting portrayed as like, That was the most successful [worlds] that youve ever had, and I just feel differently about that. Moore -- considered one of the greatest WNBA players EVER -- had stepped away from . She still shoots from deep and will shoot your lights out.". the drama of the game. The newly signed Karima Christmas-Kelly is expected to take Moore's spot in the starting five and offer a defensive-minded element at forward. You can pre-order now and share in our journey of faith and our pursuit of justice. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. Irons was arrested after Stotler identified him as the shooter. The work weve done. WNBA star Maya Moore just dropped a bombshell -- she MARRIED the man she helped free from prison!! Maya Moore Net Worth 2022. . We have things that are bigger than sports that makes our hearts beat. I walked away four seasons ago but I wanted to officially retire.. The two-time AP Player of the Year was a key part of the Huskies 90-game winning streak that was the longest-ever until the school had an 111-game run a few years later. "She's still got it. {{ player.hanaInfo.HEIGHT | ftInchesToMeters }} m, {{ player.hanaInfo.WEIGHT | lbsToKg }} kg, All-WNBA First Team (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018), WNBA All-Defensive Second Team (2014, 2017), Western Conference All-Star (2011, 2013, 2014, 2015-MVP, 2017-MVP, 2018-MVP), Western Conference Player of the Month (Aug. 2013, Sept. 2013, May 2014, July 2014, Aug. 2014, July 2015, May 2016, Sept. 2016), Western Conference Player of the Week (2012:2, 2013:3, 2014:5, 2015:4, 2016:3, 2018: 3), Lynx career leader in three-point FGs (464), steals (392) and blocks (164), Lynx single-season record for points (812, 2014), FIBA World Championship Gold Medalist (2010, 2014). Today, thats probably my favorite moment and my most proud moment because I can think of all of those things that led me there. He was released last July and married Moore a few weeks later. Its great that people get to see that.. MAYA MOORE: Thank you. I had all my limbs. The couple went to California and has also visited the Grand Canyon. Upon entering the WNBA as the No. Theyre also winning. So that was cool for me to find. After the surgery, I really leaned in heavy to physical therapy, and that was something where you just didnt know how much [function]you were going to get back. Maya Moore has officially decided to retire from playing basketball. Not only is she regarded as one of the best players of all time and dubbed by Sports Illustrated as the greatest winner in the history of women's basketball but she will be known around the world for her activism. Not that I didnt earn it, but it wasnt [the hardest] challenge.. Audience Relations, CBC P.O. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much She officially announced her retirement after four years away working to overturn his wrongful conviction. I didnt know the full extent of what adaptive sports meant. . I feel like everyone made a really big deal about worlds this year, but for me, I just went there and did what I expected. We have things that are bigger than sports that makes our hearts beat. Through eight seasons, the 29-year-old -- who is a five-time All-WNBA selection -- has posted averages of 18.4 points, 5.9 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.7 steals across 31.2 minutes. . Moore had been non-committal about ever playing basketball again. OHT: Can you talk about how you deal with the relentless pace of being a multisport athlete and how you approach the transitions between sports and seasons? On Twitter, the WNBA expressed its appreciation for Moores legendary career. Our performance, what is going on. Born June 11, 1989 in Jefferson City, Mo. The daughter of Kathryn Moore A Sports Media major at Connecticut Had her first exposure to basketball at the age of three when mother, Kathryn, mounted a hoop on the back door of their apartment to prevent her from running around the apartment. Just months later, Moore announced her marriage to Irons after the two fell in love during his time in prison. The story is unfolding still. At the time, the person who was running all these programs had just started Dare2tri (a non-profit specializing in adaptive sports). The movie explores Moore's social activism the last couple years. On July 2nd 2020, Missouri judge Daniel Green vacated Irons' conviction, stating there were numerous problems with the 1998 case and described it as "very weak and circumstantial at best.". She was faced with a decision that for her, had only one outcome play basketball, or help free an innocent man from a 50-year prison sentence. Mayas accolades are numerous; her leadership and talent both fearless and inspirational set the foundation for the most exciting and historic championship run in the league from 2011-2017. What did that mean to win that gold medal? This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. She's played well lately overall, scoring in double figures over the past six games. "This. "I'm not thinking about that at all right now," she said. "It was scary but such a wonderful thing.". The full field for the tournament includes the University of Alabama, Arizona State University (12), the University of Arkansas, Auburn University (15), Baylor University, Duke University, Furman University, the University of Georgia, the University of Kentucky (23), Louisiana State University (6), the University of Oregon (3), the University of South Carolina (4), Northwestern University (19), the University of Texas (8), Vanderbilt University (20) and the University of Virginia (13). And afterwards, they had track practice, and they invited me to come to that. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Maya Moore 2022 Prizm WNBA Auto Autograph Card #SG-MMR Minnesota Lynx T21 at the best online prices at eBay! Emma Hruby Jan 16, 2023. Her first two golds came in 2018 in Pyeongchang (sprint biathlon sitting, 12K cross-country sitting), followed by paratriathlon gold in Tokyo in 2021, and gold in the middle-distance biathlon in Beijing in 2022. Howard University will be represented in the individual championship. Moore won four WNBA championships with the Minnesota Lynx and was the Finals MVP in 2013. On Feb. 5, 2019, Maya Moore announced her decision to step away from the WNBA for the 2019 season in order to shift her focus toward her "family and ministry dreams." At just 29 years old,. Moore was made aware of the case when she was 18 and she went on to strike up a friendship with Irons but did not talk publicly about it until 2016, when she started to advocate for change in the legal system. NEW YORK (AP) Basketball star Maya Moore, recently wed to the man she helped free from a wrongful imprisonment, is not ready to return to the WNBA. The Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) completed its most successful season in September 2022 and is ready to build on its success May 19 when the league begins its 27 th year.. As an athlete, the context of what we do naturally is kind of limited. 3 Oregon, No. Maya Moore walked away at her peak athletic power. Her story will be told, remembered and admired for years to come. Our performance, what is going on. When I saw that, I was like, Oh, okay he looks like me, and hes doing it competitively. So thats when I thought, I should really try to get back into swimming and see if I can do something competitively. Maya Moore, who stepped away from a thriving WNBA career to help free a man she felt was unjustly imprisoned, formally confirmed her retirement from the sport Monday. Be home for my community and family. While today culminates Mayas basketball career, there is no doubt she will continue to impact the game we all love. She made a trick shot from her mama's bedroom to the goal. In 2013, she was named WNBA Finals MVP and a year later was awarded the WNBA Most Valuable Player trophy. Kendall Gretsch: I have two older sisters and a big extended family, and I would say most of [childhood] I think was pretty shaped by what my older sisters did and just following in their footsteps. Ever since I was drafted in 2011, the state of Minnesota, Lynx organization and fan base welcomed me with open arms and supported me throughout my entire career. I belong in school, where I have my friends, where Im doing things. But when I found adaptive sports, I think it was like, finding other people with a disability that had that same mindset as me. Sep 16, 2020. He had cerebral palsy, and he was training for London (2012 Paralympics), which was coming up that summer. While Moore is away from the team in 2019, the Lynx will likely be forced to rely more heavily on the likes of Sylvia Fowles to fill the scoring void. He was in prison when she died said in the show that he didn't find out she has passed away until a few weeks after she died. Her estimated salary is $60K. 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