Theyre athletes. A variety of newsletters you'll love, delivered straight to you. 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. The Minnesota Lynx standout had stepped away from. Moore said Wednesday in an interview on ABC's "Good Morning America" that she won't resume her WNBA career during the 2021 season, Katie Barnes of ESPN.com reports. Moore announced Tuesday via her personal Twitter account that she's decided not to play professional basketball this season. 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. Moore had 21 points (8-13 FG, 5-6 3PT) and five rebounds in Tuesday's loss to Chicago. On Her Turf: Tell us a little about your family and growing up in Downers Grove, Illinois. Maya Moore in action for the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA. 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. I also kind of joke sometimes that Im like not quite good enough at one thing but I can just be decent at a lot of different things and put it together into something. "So I'm still trying to be so present in this second year away from the game," the Missouri native told Roberts. I'm really excited for people to hear and share some of these things directly from me.". After welcoming her first child in July 2022, Moore isn't leaving the door open to resume her . All rights reserved. 4 South Carolina) and six of the top 10, according to the latest Golfstat rankings. The two married in 2020 and last year announced the February birth of their son, Jonathan Jr. Our performance, what is going on. Gretsch walks with crutches and competes with the help of more complex adaptive equipment, such as a sit-ski for Nordic and biathlon events and a racing wheelchair and handcycle for paratriathlon. She still shoots from deep and will shoot your lights out.. But I just didnt know, right? 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. "I think it's time to put a close to the pro basketball life . Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. Maya Moore has officially decided to retire from playing basketball. {{ 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). Gretsch: I think that just made it so much more special, that I had to wait for it. "This whole thing has been so unexpected. In four years, she was a part of the Huskies teams that finished with a 150-4 record, appeared in four NCAA Finals Fours and went undefeated in back-to-back seasons, winning national titles in 2009 and 2010. But theres this whole other side, too, where there needs to be more visibility and more understanding about our world and our lived experience. 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. Moore went 150-4 in her illustrious career at UConn. Moore left the league in. I'm really excited for people to hear and share some of these things directly from me.". 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. Moore, 33, stepped away from the WNBA and skipped the 2020 Olympics to focus on criminal justice reform. As an athlete, the context of what we do naturally is kind of limited. We reserve the right to close comments at any time. 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 32-year-old Moore will be in New York next week to accept the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the ESPYs. Thank you. She is very conscious about her health. "It's time to put a close to the pro basketball life ," Moore said on Good. Gretsch: From a Nordic side of things, I really want to feel like for the full program those six individual races across the Paralympic Games that I put in solid performances, and for me, that means medaling in those six events. When Jonathan got home it was like OK now the rest can start in a way. OHT: So along with studying whats probably the hardest major, you now add whats arguably the hardest sport. And I think thats always what youre chasing after: How can I get more? She decided to step away from her playing career in February 2019, in part to help Irons. 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. 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.. We are more than athletes. Moore helped lead the Minnesota Lynx in one of the first athlete protests in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. Moore opted to stay away from the game, and in July 2022, announced she and Irons had their first child . when Jonathan got home it was like OK now the rest can start in a way. A phenomenal act of bravery and selflessness would eventually make headlines around the world. Thats what people joke: Youre just not quite good enough to do one. While Moore has blessed basketball fans with her performances on the court, she has also changed lives off it. Updated "To continue to have a space to share with people more of my heart. Ahead of her six races at Soldier Hollow, which hosted the Nordic competitions at 2002 Olympic and Paralympic Games, On Her Turf sat down with Gretsch to talk more about her journey to adaptive sports, her future goals and how she hopes her story might shift peoples perspective on Paralympic athletes. Moore, who left the WNBA in 2019 to help Irons win his release, remains non-committal when asked about returning to the league. / CBS Minnesota. "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. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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. Moore could still return to the WNBA as soon as 2022 if she wanted to, but it's becoming increasingly likely that it wouldn't be in Minnesota if she did. As an athlete, the context of what we do naturally is kind of limited. I think it just like it was fun and it was a challenge. The Minnesota Lynx star stunned the world. 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. WNBA star Maya Moore announced that she will continue to be away from the league and will sit out the 2021 season. The couple went to California and has also visited the Grand Canyon. "I see her all the time. Upon entering the WNBA as the No. That's what we've been doing. In 2019, at the peak of her basketball career, Moore announced she would be withdrawing from the sport she had dominated for years. The 33-year-old Moore won four WNBA championships with the Minnesota Lynx, two Olympic gold medals with USA Basketball and two NCAA titles with UConn. 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 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. Breaking News. She was drafted No. Moore said Wednesday during an. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. Hello. This past fall, she and her family partnered with the Illinois Spina Bifida Association to create the Kendall Gretsch Fund for Adaptive Athletes, which helps Illinois individuals and families living with spina bifida pay sports-related registration, equipment and travel expenses. We wish the best for Maya and her family in the future, Engelbert said in a statement. It is a priority for CBC to create products that are accessible to all in Canada including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges. 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. 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. And this week, Maya Moore announced her retirement from basketball. Were putting the same effort and in heart into training. 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. This Q&A has been condensed and lightly edited for clarity. Not that I didnt earn it, but it wasnt [the hardest] challenge.. Gretsch: Around middle school, I started developing scoliosis and just had some weaker leg function. Breanna Stewart says Maya Moore . Healthy, 29-years-old, and one of the faces of the WNBA, Moore decided to walk away from basketball in February of 2018. 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. After years of spearheading the charge to see Irons freed from prison while still focusing on her basketball career, Moore decided to put all of her time and energy into her mission. So I just didnt think I qualified for this, which is ridiculous to think about now. Please note that CBC does not endorse the opinions expressed in comments. 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. Moore has always been a private person, rarely giving the public a glimpse of her life until now. Add some good to your morning and evening. Thats something I havent done and is a really big goal for me. She was the 2011 WNBA Rookie of the Year and a six-time All-Star, and also won two NCAA titles at UConn. [I had gone] through a growth spurt, which can cause scar tissue to start forming around your spinal cord. 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. Welcome to both of you. NEW YORK (AP) Maya Moore knew it was time to officially end her basketball career four years after stepping away. In 30 games played currently, Moore is averaging more points and rebounds this year than last season with 18.4 and 5.1 respectively. He was released last July and married Moore a few weeks later. What is that you hope people do take away from seeing you and hearing stories like yours? WNBA star Maya Moore announced that she has officially retired from basketball in an interview on "Good Morning America" on Monday. We have hearts and lives. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Its just a special opportunity to continue to celebrate what happened, Moore said. Im really lucky I never experienced that. While playing basketball, the WNBA star collected roughly $58,500 annually, as reported by Spotrac . Moore, the 2014 W.N.B.A. The 32-year-old Moore will be in New York next week to accept the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the ESPYs. Basketball lost one of its all-time exceptional talents when Maya Moore announced her hiatus from the WNBA. Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. ), First published on July 8, 2021 / 1:30 PM. 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. Moore halted her sporting career while at the pinnacle of stardom to help free an innocent man. She announced her . Can I ask - I mean, you're only 33. He had cerebral palsy, and he was training for London (2012 Paralympics), which was coming up that summer. With five years of experience, Georgia has previously worked for Yahoo! 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. 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. 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. Did you encounter any technical issues? She finished her career as the Lynx franchise leader in scoring average, 3-point field goals made (530) and steals (449) and finished second in total points scored (4,984), field goals made (1,782), assists (896) and blocks (176). "I'm not thinking about that at all right now," she said. And then when Im in the triathlon season, I am fully committed to triathlon. See below for full information on how to watch, schedule and tune-in times for the 2023 Darius Rucker Intercollegiate. Maya Moore poses for a photo after an interview, Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, in New York. That man is now free and he has become her husband. We are people. Worlds was just a little bit different this year, because obviously Russia and Belarus were not competing. Cedric 'BIG CED' Thornton January 17, 2023 591. 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. Moore is considering sitting out the entire 2019 season, Kent Youngblood of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. 3 Oregon, No. Maya Moore (@MooreMaya) December 22, 2022 Yet throughout her collegiate and professional career, Moore would visit Irons, sending him letters and books. A documentary of their story Breakaway that was produced by Robin Roberts will air next week on ESPN. While she may not return to the WNBA, she will be remembered for her selflessness. 2:14. Our performance, what is going on. If you need help with the Public File, call (713) 778-4745. She told me all about it and that day completely changed my life. 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 30 . Irons said he has appreciated the little things people take for granted since his release on July 1, 2020. She's played well lately overall, scoring in double figures over the past six games. Someone described to me like a [finger trap toy] with your spinal cord. ). 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. There are still big accessibility issues that have to be addressed. 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. I thought, Okay, these people are competitive. 2022 champions Wake Forest (2) round out the field. The documentary shows footage of Moore and Irons during their journey the last few years as she tried to help him get his conviction overturned. Our performance, what is going on. 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. In an interview with Robin. Moore will be eligible for the Naismith Hall of Fame next year since she stopped playing four years ago. JONATHAN IRONS: Hello. This whole thing has been so unexpected. Moore won Olympic gold in 2012 and 2016 and two FIBA World Championships in 2010 and 2014 as a member of Team USA. Gretsch, who currently lives at the U.S. Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Spring, Colo., is using her platform to pay it forward. Moore has always been a private person, rarely giving the public a glimpse of her life until now. You mentioned a surgery before high school. I came out of that surgery and never fully regained everything. Moore won her first title and the WNBAs Rookie of the Year award in her first season. As an athlete, the context of what we do naturally is kind of limited. We are people. 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! 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. 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. 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. Storylines to watch as players, teams return home for new WNBA season, Mercury's Diana Taurasi becomes 1st WNBA player to reach 9,000 career points in win over Sparks, 'Dynamic, relentless, together': Canadian women take aim at Olympic basketball podium, CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices. {{ player.hanaInfo.TEAM_ABBREVIATION }} Maya Moore's current net worth is $150K, according to Celebrity Net Worth. 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 . 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. That's what we've been doing. 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. 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