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. With Maya Moore making her retirement official, Boardroom looks back on a legendary career on and off the court. On Monday, Moore said she walked away from the WNBA four seasons ago, and was ready. 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." Im really excited for people to hear and share some of these things directly from me.. Sep 16, 2020. 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. "I don't feel like this is the right time for me to retire," she said. She's played well lately overall, scoring in double figures over the past six games. 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. 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. The couple went to California and has also visited the Grand Canyon. 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. Maya Moore Stats, News, Bio & Games - WNBA.com - Official Site of the WNBA Get the App Copyright 2022 NBA Media Ventures, LLC. 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). She made a trick shot from her mama's bedroom to the goal. Upon entering the WNBA as the No. 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. Cedric 'BIG CED' Thornton January 17, 2023 591. "Basketball has not been foremost in my mind. 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. when Jonathan got home it was like OK now the rest can start in a way. Reggie Love recalls President Obama's star-studded 50th birthday game . 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. It was scary but such a wonderful thing.. 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. Maya Moore, a four-time WNBA champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist, has officially retired from the league. . We reserve the right to close comments at any time. It was a dream come true for me to play basketball at the highest level and help build the foundation for womens basketball. As an athlete, the context of what we do naturally is kind of limited. Theyre athletes. Our performance, what is going on. To continue to have a space to share with people more of my heart. By submitting a comment, you accept that CBC has the right to reproduce and publish that comment in whole or in part, in any manner CBC chooses. "I'm not thinking about that at all right now," she said. 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. On Her Turf: Tell us a little about your family and growing up in Downers Grove, Illinois. I had braces, but that was it. The story is unfolding still. The WNBA star, who left professional basketball two seasons ago to focus on . Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. 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. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. 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. I walked away four seasons ago but I wanted to officially retire.. But after that, were athletes. Maya Moore, a four-time WNBA champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist, has officially retired from the league. Moore reached the 30-point plateau for the second consecutive outing Thursday, as she dropped a team-leading 34 points on 63.2 percent shooting while draining five-of-seven from deep to help the Lynx clinch a playoff berth. Looking Back, Ahead for WNBA and Lynx. WNBA star marries man she helped free from prison. To encourage thoughtful and respectful conversations, first and last names will appear with each submission to CBC/Radio-Canada's online communities (except in children and youth-oriented communities). Lynx Star Maya Moore Says She Won't Return for 2021 Season Ben Pickman Mar 10, 2021 Four-time WNBA champion Maya Moore said Wednesday that she will not be returning to the court for the. Our performance, what is going on. The newlyweds made. The Jefferson City, Missouri, native played her college ball at the University of Connecticut. when Jonathan got home it was like OK now the rest can start in a way. Moore has always been a private person, rarely giving the public a glimpse of her life until now. The Minnesota Lynx standout had stepped away from. We have a basketball hoop in the back of the house," he told The Associated Press. Still to come is the Western Collegiate Invitational in April and the NCAA womens and mens championships in May. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File), (Jessica Hill, Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. The story is unfolding still. What did that mean to win that gold medal? And afterwards, they had track practice, and they invited me to come to that. (Image: Instagram/Screenshot) Although she hasn't played in the WNBA for several years, Maya Moore Irons announced her retirement from the league . I could play basketball. The couple went to California and has also visited the Grand Canyon. 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. 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. Moore won two national titles at UConn and is a four-time WNBA champion with the Minnesota Lynx. I never felt like I belonged in that space when I was at the doctors office. 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. 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. Moore has always been a private person, rarely giving the public a glimpse of her life until now. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. 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. Its great that people get to see that.. Maya Moore has decided to retire officially from playing basketball. Moore announced Monday on ABC's "Good Morning America" that she has retired from professional basketball. WNBA star Maya Moore announced that she has officially retired from basketball in an interview on "Good Morning America" on Monday. "This whole thing has been so unexpected. 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. She also won silver in the individual biathlon and bronze in the sprint biathlon in Beijing. Then you find out your paratriathlon classification is not going to be in the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio. We have stories. I'm really excited for people to hear and share some of these things directly from me.". I had just learned so many different things throughout the years that I had been doing triathlon, and I felt like everything that I learned was used in that race in order to make that happen. With four WNBA championships, a league MVP award, and six-time WNBA All-Star appearances, to name just a few of her achievements, what could make one of the most iconic players of all time want to take a step back while in the form of her life? 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. And this week, Maya Moore announced her retirement from basketball. [I had gone] through a growth spurt, which can cause scar tissue to start forming around your spinal cord. Maya Moore On The Court Launch Gallery Getty The two got married shortly after his release in July 2020 and welcomed their first child in 2022. Maya Moore officially retired from the WNBA on Monday, making the announcement on "Good Morning America.". Her dedication to reforming the system grew until Moore had become a leading voice in pushing for prosecutorialchange. He had cerebral palsy, and he was training for London (2012 Paralympics), which was coming up that summer. The Minnesota Lynx great stepped away from the . This is such a sweet time for us and our family. Be home for my community and family. Someone described to me like a [finger trap toy] with your spinal cord. And then [U.S. teammate] Oksana [Masters] is injured this year. A fresh take on sports: the biggest news and most entertaining listicles, Maya Moore: The WNBA legend who gave up basketball to fight for justice. Moore won Olympic gold in 2012 and 2016 and two FIBA World Championships in 2010 and 2014 as a member of Team USA. Moore will be eligible for the Naismith Hall of Fame next year since she stopped playing four years ago. Emma Hruby Jul 5, 2022. 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. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. . Worlds was just a little bit different this year, because obviously Russia and Belarus were not competing. In 30 games played currently, Moore is averaging more points and rebounds this year than last season with 18.4 and 5.1 respectively. How did that lead to adding winter para sports to your already jam-packed schedule? We have stories. She made a trick shot from her mama's bedroom to the goal. 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. 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