To continue to have a space to share with people more of my heart. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. She's played well lately overall, scoring in double figures over the past six games. In 2012, her salary was $45000 at Minnesota Lynx. We have a basketball hoop in the back of the house," he said laughing during an interview with The Associated Press this week. He was released last July and married Moore a few weeks later. 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. Share this: 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. But theres this whole other side, too, where there needs to be more visibility and more understanding about our world and our lived experience. At the time, the person who was running all these programs had just started Dare2tri (a non-profit specializing in adaptive sports). The Minnesota Lynx star stunned the world. And afterwards, they had track practice, and they invited me to come to that. Moore was one of the rare athletes to leave their sport in the prime of their career. Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. 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. "I see her all the time. On Twitter, the WNBA expressed its appreciation for Moores legendary career. Maya Moore poses for a photo after an interview, Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, in New York. 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. She told me all about it and that day completely changed my life. A documentary of their story "Breakaway" that was produced by Robin Roberts will air next week on ESPN. 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. 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.. Maya Moore (@MooreMaya) December 22, 2022 Yet throughout her collegiate and professional career, Moore would visit Irons, sending him letters and books. At the peak of her WNBA career, Maya Moore put a pin in it all to help free an innocent man from a 50-year prison sentence. A documentary of their story Breakaway that was produced by Robin Roberts will air next week on ESPN. Moore, the 2014 W.N.B.A. At a certain point, it was like, Okay, Im just going to be using crutches and thats okay.. Her dedication to reforming the system grew until Moore had become a leading voice in pushing for prosecutorialchange. Moore will be eligible for the Naismith Hall of Fame next year since she stopped playing four years ago. We reserve the right to close comments at any time. "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. "I'm not thinking about that at all right now," she said. The 32-year-old Moore will be in New York next week to accept the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the ESPYs. February 27, 2023 by Philip Lewenstein . The Minnesota Lynx great stepped away from the WNBA in 2019 to help her now-husband Jonathan Irons win his release from jail by getting his 50-year sentence overturned in 2020. PARK CITY, Utah For Kendall Gretsch, winning six gold medals at the recent World Para Nordic Skiing Championships in stersund, Sweden, was terrific, but for the 30-year-old Illinois native, the wins come with an asterisk. 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 . WNBA star Maya Moore announced that she will continue to be away from the league and will sit out the 2021 season. We are people. the drama of the game. WNBA star marries man she helped free from prison. Not that I didnt earn it, but it wasnt [the hardest] challenge.. Maya Moore continued her stellar play in her sophomore year, where she averaged 21.0 points per game, 8.7 rebounds, and 2.3 steals. Copyright 2023 Click2Houston.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. We have stories. So I just didnt think I qualified for this, which is ridiculous to think about now. Irons, who filed a civil suit against the St. Charles County law enforcement authorities who his attorney says framed him, has taken advantage of his freedom over the last year. No portion of NBA.com may be. The 30 . What is that you hope people do take away from seeing you and hearing stories like yours? 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. Maya Moore officially retired from the WNBA on Monday, making the announcement on "Good Morning America.". Irons was arrested after Stotler identified him as the shooter. 2023 Cable News Network. 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. "I'm not thinking about that at all right now," she said. We have hearts and lives. Maya Moore's story is an astounding one full of passion, dedication, and the ultimate sacrifice. So I want to start with Maya first. Moore is also considering retiring or seeking out a trade, though a decision has yet to be made at this point. Moore first hinted in mid-January that she was considering sitting out this year, and she made her decision public Tuesday. WNBA star Maya Moore will be a subject for ESPN's latest 30 for 30 documentary series titled Breakaway. The 32-year-old Moore will be in New York next week to accept the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the ESPYs. Thats what people joke: Youre just not quite good enough to do one. Selected as the first overall pick by the Minnesota Lynx in 2011, Moore played her entire 8-year career in Minnesota where she led the franchise to four league championships (2011, 2013, 2015 and 2017). WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert also praised Moore for eight incredible seasons with the league and called her a rare, generational talent.. She still shoots from deep and will shoot your lights out.". 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. Access is still a really big issue, and just because Im an athlete with a disability doesnt mean everythings solved. Howard University will be represented in the individual championship. OHT: Your paratriathlon classification is finally added to the program for the Tokyo Olympics and you win gold. @andscape @DisneyBooks books.disney.com/book/love-and- 42 This is where we're at right now, living in the present.". When search suggestions are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. Irons, who filed a civil suit against the St. Charles County law enforcement authorities who his attorney says framed him., has taken advantage of his freedom over the last year. Check out the best shots from the first two rounds of action at the Darius Rucker Intercollegiate: For more coverage of the Darius Rucker Intercollegiate and NCAA and professional golf, visit golfchannel.com. After he was released, Irons visited the home where he grew up with his grandmother and also visited her grave site. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much And then [U.S. teammate] Oksana [Masters] is injured this year. The WNBA star, who left professional basketball two seasons ago to focus on . She made a trick shot from her mama's bedroom to the goal. In an interview with Robin. Thank you for everything you have done for the league and the game of basketball as a whole.. {{ player.hanaInfo.TEAM_ABBREVIATION }} "It was scary but such a wonderful thing. I can probably look at it with these really rosy glasses because it worked out well for me. Worlds was just a little bit different this year, because obviously Russia and Belarus were not competing. she will return to the . The story is unfolding still. "I see her all the time. The court star pulled out of both the 2019 and 2020 WNBA seasons and also gave up the Tokyo Olympics in order to fight against injustice once and for all. "It's time to put a close to the pro basketball life ," Moore said on Good. Looking Back, Ahead for WNBA and Lynx. Irons was only able to watch Moore on TV when she was dominating women's basketball at UConn and then with the Minnesota Lynx while he was in jail serving a 50-year sentence for a crime that Moore and her extended family helped get overturned. Oregon will make its team debut in this years tournament, the only school playing in the Darius for the first time. And so when I found adaptive sports, it wasnt like, Oh, this is the thing that Ive been looking for my whole life that I just never found and heres finally a group where I feel like I belong. To be honest, I didnt know really anyone else with a disability other than seeing all the other kids at the doctors office. I thought, Okay, these people are competitive. She is still currently on sabbatical from basketball and has admitted she is unsure of when, or if, she will return to the court in the near future. That fact he says Moore still has it is welcome news for WNBA fans wondering if the former league MVP will return to the league. Moore opted to stay away from the game, and in July 2022 . Moore has always been a private person, rarely giving the public a glimpse of her life until now. WNBA legend Maya Moore is hanging up her jersey. Former WNBA star Maya Moore and husband Jonathan Irons revealed that they extended their family by welcoming a baby boy, Jonathan Jr., in February, the couple announced on "Good Morning. 2013: Ended the season on a high note after being named the Western Conference Player of the Month for both August and September, the first such honors of her career; she also garnered Player of the Week accolades on three occasions (Aug. 12, Aug. 26, Sept. 16) Started all 34 contests Registered career highs in eight of the nine major statistical categories and finished among the leagues top 20 in each highlighted by placing 3rd in the WNBA in scoring (18.5 ppg) Also ranked 6th in steals (1.74 spg), 12th in blocks (0.97 bpg), 15th in rebounds (6.2 rpg), 17th in assists (3.0) and 8th in minutes (31.4 mpg) Shot 50.9% from the field (good for 10th), 88.2% from the FT line (7th) and a franchise-record 45.3% from three-point range to break Svetlana Abrosimovas previous club mark (44.6% in 2007) Drilled 72 treys overall, becoming the first player in WNBA history to lead the league in both three-pointers made and three-point accuracy in the same season Picked off a season-high five steals Sept. 10 at Seattle, one of nine times she swiped 3+ Scored 25 of her 30 points in the 1st half Aug. 31 vs. Seattle Poured in 35 points Aug. 24 vs. Indiana, joining Katie Smith and Seimone Augustus as the only players in Lynx history to score 35+ Netted 26 points, 10 rebounds and six assists Aug. 6 at San Antonio, one of four double-doubles this year (11 career) Started the 2013 WNBA All-Star Game on July 27 in Connecticut, tallying 14 points Pulled in a career-high 16 rebounds June 19 at Phoenix, part of the first 25+ point/15+ board effort in club history Also had 26 points; it was the second time this year (fifth career) she led the Lynx across the board (pts/reb/ast) 2012: Concluded her second year in the WNBA as the Lynx only player to start all 34 contests Increased her averages and percentages in all nine major categories from her 2011 Rookie of the Year campaign and joined Tamika Catchings as the only players to rank among the leagues top 30 in every one Tallied 16.4 ppg (11th), 6.0 rpg (14th), 3.6 apg (14th) and 1.47 spg (16th) while logging a team-high 29.7 mpg Boosted that to 19.4 ppg, 7.5 rpg, 4.1 apg and 1.65 spg in 31.6 mpg over the final 17 games Shot 46.5% from the floor, 38.8% from beyond the arc and 87.9% (4th in the WNBA) from the FT line; her 73 treys made are the most by any Lynx player since Katie Smith had 78 in 2003 Collected six double-doubles; she was Minnesotas leading scorer 16 times, top rebounder six times and leader in assists on seven occasions Scored her 1000th career point in the Sept. 23 finale at San Antonio Tallied a career-high 29 points Sept. 17 vs. Indiana, matching a WNBA record by hitting five treys in the 3rd quarter The Sept. 14 outing at Indiana was the third time she led the Lynx across the board (pts/reb/ast) Named Western Conference Player of the Week twice (Aug. 20, Sept. 10) Scored 19 of her 23 points after intermission Sept. 7 vs. Atlanta, adding a career-best 12 rebounds in a career-high 41:47 Her seven steals Sept. 4 vs. Los Angeles tied the franchise record; she handed out a career-high eight assists Aug. 31 vs. Tulsa Scored 28 points July 12 vs. Tulsa, including a club-record 19 in the 2nd quarter; her 11-for-12 effort from the FT line marked career highs in both categories Swiped five steals June 23 vs. Chicago, and poured in 26 points June 9 at Tulsa, the first of nine 20+ outings 2011: Started all 34 games during her first season in Minnesota, the WNBAs only rookie to accomplish that feat Collected 13.2 ppg, 4.6 rpg and 2.6 apg while playing 28.0 mpg; she also ranked 12th in the WNBA in steals (1.41 spg) Shot 43.9% from the field, 36.9% (58-for-157) from three-point range and 78.8% from the FT line; her accuracy climbed to 49.0% (71-for-145) 45.5% (30-for-66) from beyond the arc over the final 14 games Was the Lynx top scorer seven times, with 23 double-figure nights and five 20+ outings Scored a game-high 19 points Sept. 4 at New York, one of seven times she led Named the WNBAs Rookie of the Month for both July and August Registered her first career double-double Aug. 28 at San Antonio, totaling 19 points and a season-high 12 rebounds Pumped in a season-high 28 points Aug. 9 at Phoenix; she tied Tamika Catchings WNBA record by shooting 6-for-6 from beyond the arc Also swiped five steals at Phoenix, a team season best Played a season-high 34:51 Aug. 2 vs. Phoenix Started the 2011 WNBA All-Star Game on July 23 in San Antonio, totaling 10 points and three assists Dealt a season-high six assists July 29 vs. Seattle, and had nine rebounds July 16 vs. Seattle; Minnesota went 11-0 when she grabbed 6+ boards Netted 26 points July 9 vs. Connecticut; her six three-pointers were one short of Katie Smiths club single-game record (at Seattle, June 14, 2003) Named the 2011 winner of the Honda-Broderick Cup on June 27, the second straight year shed been honored. The 32-year-old Moore will be in New York next week to accept the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the ESPYs. The. By Minyvonne Burke. OHT: What was that discovery like finding this whole world of Paralympics sports and discovering that you had this competitive fire? By 2014, you earn Female Paratriathlon Athlete of the Year honors, and you get an ESPY nomination in 2015. We have hearts and lives. Moore, who left the WNBA in 2019 to help Irons win his release, remains non-committal when asked about returning to the league. He was released last July and married Moore a few weeks later. "She's still got it. "It's just a special opportunity to continue to celebrate what happened," Moore said. Theyre athletes. 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. Gretsch: The hope is that you just see an athlete. The newlyweds made. With Maya Moore making her retirement official, Boardroom looks back on a legendary career on and off the court. WNBA star Maya Moore announced that she has officially retired from basketball in an interview on "Good Morning America" on Monday. In fact, Moore was on 'GMA' to promote her. But I just didnt know, right? He was released last July and married Moore a few weeks later. Thats right, Gretsch is a multisport athlete competing for Team USA in both summer and winter sports. OHT: What did you know about your condition growing up? We are people. Maya is currently 26 years old. Maya Moore Net Worth and salary: Maya Moore is an American professional basketball player who has a net worth of $300 thousand dollars. 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 . She was the leagues MVP in 2014 as well as winning Rookie of the Year. The three-day event features both individual and team championships. The couple went to California and has also visited the Grand Canyon. That fact he says Moore still has it is welcome news for WNBA fans wondering if the former league MVP will return to the league. Maya Moore's current net worth is $150K, according to Celebrity Net Worth. "I'm not thinking about that at all right now," she said. The Minnesota Lynx star stepped away from the WNBA in 2019 to help her now-husband Jonathan Irons win his release from. Audience Relations, CBC P.O. We are more than athletes. Irons was only able to watch Moore on TV when she was dominating women's basketball at UConn and then with the Minnesota Lynx while he was in jail serving a 50-year sentence for a crime that Moore and her extended family helped get overturned. "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.". I see her all the time. She's still got it. . Maya Moore Net Worth 2022. . Reggie Love recalls President Obama's star-studded 50th birthday game . Gretsch: After college, I moved to Madison, Wisconsin, for a job. The two married in 2020 and last year announced the February birth of their son, Jonathan Jr. we have a basketball hoop in the back of the house," he said laughing during an interview with The Associated Press this week. Thank you, Maya Moore, for all of your contributions to the game of basketball, the WNBA wrote. For Moore, it was a no-brainer. Moore is considering sitting out the entire 2019 season, Kent Youngblood of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. "The Arthur Ashe Award gives me the opportunity to take a little more time to talk about what really matters. {{ 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). The newlyweds appeared on Good Morning America to share the news and since finally being united, they have pledged their commitment to working together as activists to help others who have been wrongly treated by the justice system. Your own home tournament is special, and Long Cove is such a special place, South Carolina sophomore Hannah Darling told the Gamecocks new site. She was the 2011 WNBA Rookie of the Year and a six-time All-Star, and also won two NCAA titles at UConn. 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, former WNBA MVP, still undecided on return | CBC Sports Loaded, "It's just a special opportunity to continue to celebrate what happened," Moore said. She was drafted No. Moore had been non-committal about ever playing basketball again. Emma Hruby Jan 16, 2023. The couple went to California and has also visited the Grand Canyon. Gretsch: It sounds like it could be really transformative, and I guess it was it completely changed how I live my life but it didnt seem transformative in a traumatic way. You have the best of the best competing, so it doesnt get any better than that. 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.". Hello. 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. We have a basketball hoop in the back of the house," he said laughing during an interview with The Associated Press this week. Moore will be sorely missed by the Lynx, who averaged 18.0 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.7 steals in 34 games during the 2018 campaign. Maya Moore has officially decided to retire from playing basketball. "She's still got it. 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. On behalf of the Minnesota Lynx organization, I want to congratulate Maya on an incredible basketball career, Lynx coach and President of Basketball Operations Cheryl Reeve said. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. She worked on the release of Jonathan Irons, a man she helped exonerate after he served 22 years in prison for a crime he did not commit. I think theres always something more that you want to do. And during your sophomore year, you discover adaptive sports namely swimming. We are more than athletes. 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. The Lynx issued a statement Thursday stating the two parties "have been in close contact" and "together are deciding the best way to approach next season." 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. Black women who blazed trails of activism. Cynthia Lynne Cooper-Dyke (born April 14, 1963) is an American basketball coach and former player who has won championships in college, in the Olympics, and in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). In both summer and winter sports it competitively Moore making her retirement official, looks! 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