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. After welcoming her first child in July 2022, Moore isn't leaving the door open to resume her . 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. The 2014 WNBA MVP and four-time WNBA champion hasn't played since the 2018 season after she announced in February 2019 that she would take time away from basketball to focus on family and ministry affairs. We wish Maya all the best and will root for her always.. I guess I should preface that with saying when I was a kid, I had a lot more function, so it was a lot easier for me to kind of like fit into mainstream sports. The story is unfolding still. 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. Thank you. OHT: Considering all that youve achieved, what goals have yet to accomplish? She's still got it. 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. And this week, Maya Moore announced her retirement from basketball. A variety of newsletters you'll love, delivered straight to you. 11:41 AM EST, Mon January 16, 2023. ). (AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File), (Jessica Hill, Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. Today, thats probably my favorite moment and my most proud moment because I can think of all of those things that led me there. Not that I didnt earn it, but it wasnt [the hardest] challenge.. Moore has always been a private person, rarely giving the public a glimpse of her life until now. 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. At a certain point, it was like, Okay, Im just going to be using crutches and thats okay.. 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. 2016: Won gold with Team USA at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro; she tallied 12.0 ppg (52.0%), 5.6 rpg, 4.3 apg and 2.00 spg in eight starts 2014: Earned gold at the 2014 FIBA World Championship in Turkey, where she averaged 15.3 ppg, 6.0 rpg and 3.5 apg and was chosen as the tournaments Most Valuable Player Was named the 2014 USA Basketball Female Athlete of the Year 2012: Earned a gold medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London; she averaged 9.0 ppg (46.4%) and 5.6 rpg in eight games (five starts) for Team USA 2010: Helped Team USA win the gold medal at the 2010 FIBA World Championship, held in the Czech Republic Averaged 8.7 ppg (48.9%) and 3.3 rpg in nine contests, scoring nine points in the gold-medal game vs. the host Czechs Her USA Basketball rsum also includes gold medals at the 2009 World University Games, held in Serbia, and the 2007 FIBA U19 World Championships, held in Slovakia. Please note that CBC does not endorse the opinions expressed in comments. When Jonathan got home it was like OK now the rest can start in a way. In an interview with Robin. Moore, the 2014 WNBA MVP, is set to miss a second consecutive season as she continues to focus on other aspects of her life, namely her push for criminal justice reform and the release of Jonathan Irons, a man she believes is in prison due to a wrongful conviction. "She's still got it. Maya Moore (right) of the Minnesota Lynx drives to the basket against Essence Carson of the Los Angeles Sparks during Game 5 of the WNBA Finals on Oct. 4, 2017. Maya Moore reveals birth of son with husband Jonathan Irons. The legendary Maya Moore, still in her prime, was sitting out of the upcoming WNBA season. As is the case with many elite level athletes, they work tirelessly away from sport to make the world a better place. The. Maya Moore Stats, News, Bio & Games - WNBA.com - Official Site of the WNBA Get the App Copyright 2022 NBA Media Ventures, LLC. All rights reserved. She still shoots from deep and will shoot your lights out.". 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. Instagram. The 32-year-old Moore will be in New York next week to accept the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the ESPYs. A documentary of their story "Breakaway" that was produced by Robin Roberts will air next week on ESPN. 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. I will forever be grateful for Glen Taylor, Coach Reeve and the Lynx community for all of the support and am excited to continue this next chapter in my life.. Pseudonyms will no longer be permitted. WNBA legend Maya Moore is hanging up her jersey. Sport, Manchester Evening News, and BBC Sport. The University of South Carolina (4) and the Long Cove Club in Hilton Head, South Carolina, host the tournament, which has a 17-team field featuring three of the top five teams (No. 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. "I'm not thinking about that at all right now," she said. WNBA superstar Maya Moore is packing up her sneakers for the second straight season to focus her attention on advocating for a Missouri inmate she believes is innocent. Moore won Olympic gold in 2012 and 2016 and two FIBA World Championships in 2010 and 2014 as a member of Team USA. A documentary of their story Breakaway that was produced by Robin Roberts will air next week on ESPN. Moore had been non-committal about ever playing basketball again. Selected by Minnesota in the 1st round (1st overall) of the 2011 WNBA Draft Signed to a three-year contract on Apr. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. OHT: So along with studying whats probably the hardest major, you now add whats arguably the hardest sport. Having it televised is very nice. She was the leagues MVP in 2014 as well as winning Rookie of the Year. The 31-year-old star player gave an update on her basketball career on Good Morning America and said she will not return for the upcoming season. Thats right, Gretsch is a multisport athlete competing for Team USA in both summer and winter sports. 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,. The Jefferson City, Missouri, native played her college ball at the University of Connecticut. I am extremely thankful for the opportunities that the WNBA, the Minnesota Lynx and basketball have given me in my lifetime, said Moore in a statement via the Lynx. You could say that Maya Moore, 31, and Jonathan Irons, 40, found love in a hopeless place. Moore won two national titles at UConn and is a four-time WNBA champion with the Minnesota Lynx. 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 Irons get his conviction overturned and win his release from prison. So I want to start with Maya first. Maya Moore On WNBA Return: 'I'm Not Thinking About That At All Right Now' July 8, 2021 / 1:30 PM / CBS Minnesota NEW YORK (AP) Maya Moore's husband Jonathan Irons had a quick answer. And then [U.S. teammate] Oksana [Masters] is injured this year. She stands at the height of 6 feet. I had all my limbs. The Minnesota Lynx standout had stepped away from. Gretsch: My approach used to be, year-round, that Im going to try to be the best Nordic skier I can be and the best triathlete, kind of at the detriment of both. 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. The Minnesota Lynx star stunned the world. Maya is currently 26 years old. That's what we've been doing. "This whole thing has been so unexpected. "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. Nevertheless though, Moore capped off her eight season averaging a superb 18.0 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2.6 assists across 34 appearances in 2018. 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. 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. Right before high school, I had a surgery, and then after that, thats when I started using crutches. 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? 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. 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. Her dedication to reforming the system grew until Moore had become a leading voice in pushing for prosecutorialchange. We have things that are bigger than sports that makes our hearts beat. On Monday, Moore said she walked away from the WNBA four seasons ago, and was ready. 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. The couple went to California and has also visited the Grand Canyon. Irons said he has appreciated the little things people take for granted since his release on July 1, 2020. Maya Moore, a four-time WNBA champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist, has officially retired from the league. 14, 2011 Re-signed to a four-year contract on May 7, 2015. "I got to hold a baby for the first time in 22 years," said Irons, though he and Moore don't have children and didn't say who's baby he held. All Rights Reserved. For Moore, it was a no-brainer. Maya Moore in action for the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA. She also won silver in the individual biathlon and bronze in the sprint biathlon in Beijing. There are still big accessibility issues that have to be addressed. {{ player.hanaInfo.TEAM_ABBREVIATION }} "To continue to have a space to share with people more of my heart. The movie explores Moore's social activism the last couple years. The work weve done. 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 . Healthy, 29-years-old, and one of the faces of the WNBA, Moore decided to walk away from basketball in February of 2018. The story is unfolding still. 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. The two married in 2020 and last year announced the February birth of their son, Jonathan Jr. Moore opted to stay away from the game, and in July 2022, announced she and Irons had their first child . I think theres always something more that you want to do. Be home for my community and family. 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. I think all of us look at the adaptive equipment that we use to compete, and that really is what allows us to compete. Free shipping for many products! The latest Houston news, weather and sports from KPRC 2. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. She announced her . As Jonathan Irons emerged from prison, Maya Moore fell to her knees. 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! 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. 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. 1 by the Lynx in 2011 and averaged 18.4 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.7 steals for the Lynx. The tournament is one of five spring college events airing on Golf Channel this spring. As an athlete, the context of what we do naturally is kind of limited. Gretsch, who currently lives at the U.S. Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Spring, Colo., is using her platform to pay it forward. Now 31, the former UConn standout wasn't ready to commit to a WNBA return in 2021. We have things that are bigger than sports that makes our hearts beat. After he was released, Irons visited the home where he grew up with his grandmother and also visited her gravesite. But I came across an article about someone at St. Louis University who was on the school swim team. Basketball lost one of its all-time exceptional talents when Maya Moore announced her hiatus from the WNBA. {{ 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). "It's just a special opportunity to continue to celebrate what happened," Moore said. After welcoming her first child in July 2022, Moore isn't leaving the door open to resume her decorated career and will instead continue the next chapter of her life. 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. 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. He had cerebral palsy, and he was training for London (2012 Paralympics), which was coming up that summer. This is where we're at right now, living in the present.". CHANG: Hello. NEW YORK (AP) Maya Moore knew it was time to officially end her basketball career four years after stepping away. Maya Moore's current net worth is $150K, according to Celebrity Net Worth. Well, I think its time to put a close to the pro basketball life, Moore said. Upon entering the WNBA as the No. Thinking about triathlon, I feel like so much more potential that I have. 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. The former WNBA MVP finished with a disappointing night in the playoff loss Tuesday, as she managed just 14 points while shooting 40.0 percent overall. July 8, 2021 / 1:30 PM 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. 2:14. Protect the dream: Paralympic champion Mallory Weggemann on her journey to motherhood, Mixed team returns to PGA Tour and LPGA Tour in December, Stanford junior Rachel Heck out indefinitely with shoulder injury. Thats what Im moving into. "This. Our performance, what is going on. On Twitter, the WNBA expressed its appreciation for Moores legendary career. Our performance, what is going on. OHT: After high school, you head to Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, where you choose the incredibly difficult major of biomedical engineering. Were putting the same effort and in heart into training. 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. 1 pick in the 2011 WNBA Draft by the Minnesota Lynx. The documentary shows footage of Moore and Irons during their journey during the last few years as she tried to help him get his conviction overturned. Thank you, Maya Moore, for all of your contributions to the game of basketball, the WNBA wrote. In 2019, at the peak of her basketball career, Moore announced she would be withdrawing from the sport she had dominated for years. WNBA star Maya Moore revealed Wednesday that she tied the knot with Jonathan Irons a man she helped free from prison this year after a judge overturned his conviction. What is that you hope people do take away from seeing you and hearing stories like yours? So when I got back to school, I [connected with] the Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association, and they had one swim practice left for their season, so I went to that swim practice. A phenomenal act of bravery and selflessness would eventually make headlines around the world. Maya Moore might be mum on her return to basketball, but according to husband Jonathan Irons, the 2014 league MVP still "got it." "I see her all the time. A few months later, Irons and Moore got married.At the time, Moore said she was unsure whether she would return for the 2021 WNBA season. 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. By 2014, you earn Female Paratriathlon Athlete of the Year honors, and you get an ESPY nomination in 2015. The drama of the game. At the time, Moore said she was unsure whether she would return for the 2021 WNBA season. 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 has a well-built athletic body with charismatic curves. 1 overall pick in the 2011 WNBA Draft, Moore spent all eight of her seasons with the Lynx, earning one WNBA MVP Award, four WNBA championships and six All-Star nods. Moore opted to stay away from the game, and in July 2022 . Should Moore ultimately decide to sit out or seek a trade, it would be a huge blow to Minnesota, as Moore has been one of the best players in the WNBA since being drafted first overall by the Lynx back in 2011. 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