In 2011, Cooper-Dyke was voted by fans as one of the Top 15 players in WNBA history. Maya Moore in action for the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA. Since that time, Moore has been a high-profile advocate for reform in the American justice system, specifically pertaining to the release from prison of a Missouri man named Jonathan Irons, whom she married last summer. When Jonathan got home it was like OK now the rest can start in a way. Mariah Lee Feb 17, 2022. Since the inaugural Intercollegiate in 2012, Alabama leads all schools with five teams titles, followed by Duke and Wake Forest with two apiece. A Warner Bros. Hanging it up.. I think theres always something more that you want to do. Moore went 150-4 in her illustrious career at UConn. OHT: Considering all that youve achieved, what goals have yet to accomplish? 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. But its cool looking back, because it was such a close race, it makes you think about all of those little things, and you can be really proud of those things that that got you there. 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. Sep 16, 2020. Audience Relations, CBC P.O. Moore has decided to retire officially from playing basketball. On Her Turf: Tell us a little about your family and growing up in Downers Grove, Illinois. Welcome to both of you. While today culminates Mayas basketball career, there is no doubt she will continue to impact the game we all love. 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. Gretsch: After college, I moved to Madison, Wisconsin, for a job. We have stories. Jul 19, 2022 Thrilled to share the cover of our book LOVE & JUSTICE: A STORY OF TRIUMPH ON TWO DIFFERENT COURTS, available January 23, 2023. Free shipping for many products! Still to come is the Western Collegiate Invitational in April and the NCAA womens and mens championships in May. The Minnesota Lynx great stepped away from the . She is considered by many as one of the greatest basketball players ever. [I had gone] through a growth spurt, which can cause scar tissue to start forming around your spinal cord. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Lynx suffered a disappointing season in 2022, ending a streak of 11 winning seasons and 11 straight . 1 by the Lynx in 2011 and averaged 18.4 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.7 steals for the Lynx. Thats what Im moving into. I want to continue that in our next chapter. 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 latest Houston news, weather and sports from KPRC 2. 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. He had cerebral palsy, and he was training for London (2012 Paralympics), which was coming up that summer. 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. Moore won two national titles at UConn and is a four-time WNBA champion with the Minnesota Lynx. A documentary of their story "Breakaway" that was produced by Robin Roberts will air next week on ESPN. "This whole thing has been so unexpected. 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. Gretsch: I think its funny, because I do like the challenge of it. I didnt know the full extent of what adaptive sports meant. So thats what you want other people to see the athletes and athletic performance, and not with this qualifier with it. The 32-year-old Moore will be in New York next week to accept the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the ESPYs. 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. He had actually been talking with my director from triathlon, just knowing that there had been these classifications that were cut from triathlon, and he thought maybe they could try some talent transfer and find some athletes. By Minyvonne Burke. Our performance, what is going on. This is where we're at right now, living in the present.. A variety of newsletters you'll love, delivered straight to you. Comments are welcome while open. While Moore has blessed basketball fans with her performances on the court, she has also changed lives off it. As an athlete, the context of what we do naturally is kind of limited. And during your sophomore year, you discover adaptive sports namely swimming. We have stories. Gretsch: The hope is that you just see an athlete. "She's still got it. The full field for the tournament includes the University of Alabama, Arizona State University (12), the University of Arkansas, Auburn University (15), Baylor University, Duke University, Furman University, the University of Georgia, the University of Kentucky (23), Louisiana State University (6), the University of Oregon (3), the University of South Carolina (4), Northwestern University (19), the University of Texas (8), Vanderbilt University (20) and the University of Virginia (13). We are more than athletes. Howard University will be represented in the individual championship. The WNBA star, who left professional basketball two seasons ago to focus on . "I got to hold a baby for the first time in 22 years," said Irons, though he and Moore don't have children and he didn't say who's baby he held. For Moore, it was a no-brainer. And so played sports just like my sisters did. Be home for my community and family. We are people. 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. Jul 5, 2022 Former Lynx star Maya Moore and her husband, Jonathan Irons, announced the birth of their first child, Jonathan Hughston Irons Jr., the pair told Good Morning America on Tuesday.. "This whole thing has been so unexpected. 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 stepped away from the WNBA in 2019 to help her now-husband Jonathan . 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. As Jonathan Irons emerged from prison, Maya Moore fell to her knees. The couple went to California and has also visited the Grand Canyon. Basketball lost one of its all-time exceptional talents when Maya Moore announced her hiatus from the WNBA. She made a trick shot from her mama's bedroom to the goal. I dont know why, if it was my parents are what, but I just never felt that. Were putting the same effort and in heart into training. OHT: What was that discovery like finding this whole world of Paralympics sports and discovering that you had this competitive fire? Looking Back, Ahead for WNBA and Lynx. 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. After welcoming her first child in July 2022, Moore isn't leaving the door open to resume her . Thats what drew me to it. The newly signed Karima Christmas-Kelly is expected to take Moore's spot in the starting five and offer a defensive-minded element at forward. The 32-year-old Moore will be in New York next week to accept the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the ESPYs. Moore announced Tuesday via her personal Twitter account that she's decided not to play professional basketball this season. 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. Moore, 32, remains non-committal to returning to the WNBA. Copyright 2023 Click2Houston.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. You mentioned a surgery before high school. Can I ask - I mean, you're only 33. Maya Moore Net Worth and salary: Maya Moore is an American professional basketball player who has a net worth of $300 thousand dollars. CHANG: Hello. She still shoots from deep and will shoot your lights out.". Did you encounter any technical issues? 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. What is that you hope people do take away from seeing you and hearing stories like yours? Irons was arrested after Stotler identified him as the shooter. Moore, who hasn't played in the league since the 2018 campaign, has . The couple went to California and has also visited the Grand Canyon. WNBA legend Maya Moore is hanging up her jersey. Georgia is a lifelong Liverpool supporter and an avid vinyl record collector. After he was released, Irons visited the home where he grew up with his grandmother and also visited her gravesite. 14, 2011 Re-signed to a four-year contract on May 7, 2015. 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