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. WNBA star marries man she helped free from prison. It took a moment for her strength to return. Her dedication to reforming the system grew until Moore had become a leading voice in pushing for prosecutorialchange. The newlyweds made. 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? That's what we've been doing. Maya Moore, a star with the Minnesota Lynx of the W.N.B.A., stepped away from basketball last year in part to help Irons with his appeal. she will return to the . Moore announced Tuesday via her personal Twitter account that she's decided not to play professional basketball this season. Sep 16, 2020. 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. A police affidavit from an officer claiming Irons had confessed during a non-recorded interview with no witnesses also stood against the case. Emma Hruby Jul 5, 2022. To continue to have a space to share with people more of my heart. This is where we're at right now, living in the present.". 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. Field Level Media. You might not be able to find a more consistent winner in all of sports than Maya Moore. Theyre athletes. We have hearts and lives. Georgia is a lifelong Liverpool supporter and an avid vinyl record collector. Moore had 21 points (8-13 FG, 5-6 3PT) and five rebounds in Tuesday's loss to Chicago. Maya Moore reveals birth of son with husband Jonathan Irons. I never felt like I belonged in that space when I was at the doctors office. 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. OHT: What did you know about your condition growing up? 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. The story is unfolding still. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. "To continue to have a space to share with people more of my heart. ), First published on July 8, 2021 / 1:30 PM. 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. 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. "So I'm still trying to be so present in this second year away from the game," the Missouri native told Roberts. Now 31, the former UConn standout wasn't ready to commit to a WNBA return in 2021. Black women who blazed trails of activism. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File), (Jessica Hill, Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. Its a major week in womens college golf with the Darius Rucker Intercollegiate kicking off Monday on Golf Channel and Peacock. The Minnesota Lynx star stunned the world. Someone described to me like a [finger trap toy] with your spinal cord. 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. The Minnesota Lynx standout had stepped away from. "It's time to put a close to the pro basketball life ," Moore said on Good. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 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. The 32-year-old Moore will be in New York next week to accept the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the ESPYs. 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. We are people. Free shipping for many products! Moore has always been a private person, rarely giving the public a glimpse of her life until now. 14, 2011 Re-signed to a four-year contract on May 7, 2015. 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. Gretsch: After college, I moved to Madison, Wisconsin, for a job. 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. Moore, who left the WNBA in 2019 to help Irons win his release, remains non-committal when asked about returning to the league. Her story will be told, remembered and admired for years to come. At the time, the person who was running all these programs had just started Dare2tri (a non-profit specializing in adaptive sports). I'm not thinking about that at all right now, she said. The Darius follows the Southwestern Invitational, won by the mens team at Texas in February. In 2019, at the peak of her basketball career, Moore announced she would be withdrawing from the sport she had dominated for years. the drama of the game. @andscape @DisneyBooks books.disney.com/book/love-and- 42 Moore is also considering retiring or seeking out a trade, though a decision has yet to be made at this point. Moore announced Monday on ABC's "Good Morning America" that she has retired from professional basketball. Thinking about triathlon, I feel like so much more potential that I have. Cedric 'BIG CED' Thornton January 17, 2023 591. 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. 24 Mar 2022, 17:15 share on Facebook . 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. "This whole thing has been so unexpected. 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. And then [U.S. teammate] Oksana [Masters] is injured this year. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. The Minnesota Lynx star stepped away from the WNBA in 2019 to help her now-husband Jonathan Irons win his release from. We are more than athletes. Moore, who left the WNBA in 2019 to help Irons win his release, remains non-committal when asked about returning to the league. In fact, Moore was on 'GMA' to promote her. Since the inaugural Intercollegiate in 2012, Alabama leads all schools with five teams titles, followed by Duke and Wake Forest with two apiece. 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. Be home for my community and family. 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). 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. "I'm not thinking about that at all right now," she said. On Monday, Moore said she walked away from the WNBA four seasons ago, and was ready. . 0:00. "I see her all the time. Gretsch: Around middle school, I started developing scoliosis and just had some weaker leg function. Moore has decided to retire officially from playing basketball. 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. "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.". How did that come about? When Jonathan got home it was like OK now the rest can start in a way. OHT: I read in a couple different articles that you really hope to destigmatize the idea of disability and want people to think of Paralympians as more than just inspirational stories. If you need help with the Public File, call (713) 778-4745. Audience Relations, CBC P.O. 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. The 33-year-old last played professionally in 2018 and then took a hiatus in her career in 2019 to focus on reform in the American justice system. {{ 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 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). Our performance, what is going on. After welcoming her first child in July 2022, Moore isn't leaving the door open to resume her . 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. 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. I think it just like it was fun and it was a challenge. After he was released, Irons visited the home where he grew up with his grandmother and also visited her gravesite. when Jonathan got home it was like OK now the rest can start in a way. 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,. OHT: What was that like for a young teenager? While the 2014 WNBA MVP's absence for the upcoming season is a huge loss, the fact that she'll remain under club control when she elects to resume her career is at least a small coup for the Lynx. Did the surgery accomplish what it was supposed to or what was the expectation? The Minnesota Lynx standout had stepped away from. 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. 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. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Lynx suffered a disappointing season in 2022, ending a streak of 11 winning seasons and 11 straight . A documentary of their story "Breakaway" that was produced by Robin Roberts will air next week on ESPN. 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. That man is now free and he has become her husband. With Maya Moore making her retirement official, Boardroom looks back on a legendary career on and off the court. Moore tallied 34 points (12-19 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five assists, four rebounds, two steals and one block in the 89-73 road win at Las Vegas on Thursday. WNBA legend Maya Moore is hanging up her jersey. Moore went 150-4 in her illustrious career at UConn. The Minnesota Lynx star stepped away from the WNBA in 2019 to help her now-husband Jonathan . Updated 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. 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. Discovery Company. 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. "To continue to have a space to share with people more of my heart. We have a basketball hoop in the back of the house," he told The Associated Press. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. We have stories. Moore, 32, remains non-committal to returning to the WNBA. She is considered by many as one of the greatest basketball players ever. While playing basketball, the WNBA star collected roughly $58,500 annually, as reported by Spotrac . She was the leagues MVP in 2014 as well as winning Rookie of the Year. I walked away four seasons ago but I wanted to officially retire.. 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. 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. 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. 2 Wake Forest, No. 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. And this week, Maya Moore announced her retirement from basketball. What does that say about you? But theres this whole other side, too, where there needs to be more visibility and more understanding about our world and our lived experience. Hello. She was the 2011 WNBA Rookie of the Year and a six-time All-Star, and also won two NCAA titles at UConn. "I see her all the time. NEW YORK (AP) Maya Moore knew it was time to officially end her basketball career four years after stepping away. "She's still got it. {{ player.hanaInfo.TEAM_ABBREVIATION }} While Moore has blessed basketball fans with her performances on the court, she has also changed lives off it. Healthy, 29-years-old, and one of the faces of the WNBA, Moore decided to walk away from basketball in February of 2018. She made a trick shot from her mama's bedroom to the goal. Maya Moore in action for the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA. She is best-known for playing in the WNBA for the Minnesota . 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. 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. Not that I didnt earn it, but it wasnt [the hardest] challenge.. Moore, 33, stepped away from the WNBA and skipped the 2020 Olympics to focus on criminal justice reform. Both of my older sisters played the clarinet, so I was like, Okay, Im gonna play the clarinet. We all played softball growing up that was a really big thing in my town. She was the 2013 WNBA Finals MVP, the 2014 WNBA MVP, and is a two-time Olympic gold medalist. The work weve done. Basketball lost one of its all-time exceptional talents when Maya Moore announced her hiatus from the WNBA. Irons said he has appreciated the little things people take for granted since his release on July 1, 2020. Her staunch advocacy for change to the criminal justice system through her Win With Justice project elevated her impact to new heights, and her work has and will continue to inspire her fans around the world. 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. Moore won four WNBA championships with the Minnesota Lynx and was the Finals MVP in 2013. 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. 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. 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. Copyright 2023 Click2Houston.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. The Minnesota Lynx great stepped away from the . 1 pick in the 2011 WNBA Draft by the Minnesota Lynx. (Image: Instagram/Screenshot) Although she hasn't played in the WNBA for several years, Maya Moore Irons announced her retirement from the league . 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. A Warner Bros. Maya Moore's current net worth is $150K, according to Celebrity Net Worth. 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. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with former WNBA star Maya Moore and her husband, Jonathan Irons. As an athlete, the context of what we do naturally is kind of limited. / CBS Minnesota. She still shoots from deep and will shoot your lights out.. Gretsch: The hope is that you just see an athlete.