We are more than athletes. the drama of the game. 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. 2022 champions Wake Forest (2) round out the field. Moore had been non-committal about ever playing basketball again. Georgia is a Senior Writer for GiveMeSport, reporting on the worlds phenomenal female athletes. 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. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. 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. Comments are welcome while open. The. 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. She covers a wide range of womens sports but specialises in football, motorsport, tennis, and combat sports. A documentary of their story "Breakaway" that was produced by Robin Roberts will air next week on ESPN. "She's still got it. Her estimated salary is $60K. We wish the best for Maya and her family in the future, Engelbert said in a statement. OHT: You became very proficient at triathlon very quickly. "I'm not thinking about that at all right now," she said. "The Arthur Ashe award gives me the opportunity to take a little more time to talk about what really matters. 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. So I want to start with Maya first. The story is unfolding still. We have hearts and lives. This Q&A has been condensed and lightly edited for clarity. The WNBA star, who left professional basketball two seasons ago to focus on . 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. We are people. She and Jonathan Irons join us now. 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. appreciated. And thats kind of what biomedical engineering is. Thinking about triathlon, I feel like so much more potential that I have. Sport, Manchester Evening News, and BBC Sport. 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 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. 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. OHT: What did you know about your condition growing up? 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. The legendary Maya Moore, still in her prime, was sitting out of the upcoming WNBA season. NEW YORK (AP) Maya Moore knew it was time to officially end her basketball career four years after stepping away. Maya Moore Stats, News, Bio & Games - WNBA.com - Official Site of the WNBA Get the App Copyright 2022 NBA Media Ventures, LLC. We have stories. But theres this whole other side, too, where there needs to be more visibility and more understanding about our world and our lived experience. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. She worked on the release of Jonathan Irons, a man she helped exonerate after he served 22 years in prison for a crime he did not commit. {{ player.hanaInfo.TEAM_ABBREVIATION }} Moore went 150-4 in her illustrious career at UConn. The tournament is one of five spring college events airing on Golf Channel this spring. 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. Audience Relations, CBC P.O. 2015-16: Averaged a team-high 29.9 points and 8.3 rebounds alongside 3.2 assists per game with Shanxi 2014-15: Returned to Shanxi in China to win her third straight WCBA championship Averaged 30.0 points, 9.2 rebounds and 3.7 assists in 38 games 2013-14: Won a second straight WCBA title with Shanxi Averaged 39.3 points, 11.8 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 4.3 steals in 31 games Scored 40 or more points 17 times 2012-13: Won the WCBA championship with Shanxi in their first year of existence Tallied 38.7 points, 12.6 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 3.6 steals in 28 games Scored 60 points on Nov. 10 against Yunnan Recorded a triple-double vs. Zhejiang on Feb. 2 in the WCBA Finals, scoring 43 points, grabbing 12 rebounds and dishing 11 assists 2011-12: Helped Spanish power Ros Casares Valencia win EuroLeague and Liga Femenina crowns Averaged 13.1 ppg and 4.2 rpg in 20 Spanish league contests, and 12.7 ppg and 6.2 rpg in 10 EuroLeague appearances. Then you find out your paratriathlon classification is not going to be in the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio. I can probably look at it with these really rosy glasses because it worked out well for me. Upon entering the WNBA as the No. {{ 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). She was the WNBA Rookie of the Year in 2011 and also won her first title. It took a moment for her strength to return. Moore opted to stay away from the game, and in July 2022, announced she and Irons had their first child . 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. I could play basketball. Moore is also considering retiring or seeking out a trade, though a decision has yet to be made at this point. Maya has a well-built athletic body with charismatic curves. WNBA star Maya Moore announced that she has officially retired from basketball in an interview on "Good Morning America" on Monday. That man is now free and he has become her husband. Did the surgery accomplish what it was supposed to or what was the expectation? She made a trick shot from her mama's bedroom to the goal. Then she got up and embraced him, a free man for the first time in over 23 years . Check out the best shots from the first two rounds of action at the Darius Rucker Intercollegiate: For more coverage of the Darius Rucker Intercollegiate and NCAA and professional golf, visit golfchannel.com. WNBA star marries man she helped free from prison. when Jonathan got home it was like OK now the rest can start in a way. And then when Im in the triathlon season, I am fully committed to triathlon. Theyre athletes. 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. Gretsch: At that point, I really didnt know about the Paralympics. She's still got it. A police affidavit from an officer claiming Irons had confessed during a non-recorded interview with no witnesses also stood against the case. 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. Not that I didnt earn it, but it wasnt [the hardest] challenge.. @andscape @DisneyBooks books.disney.com/book/love-and- 42 . We have stories. 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. She just signed me up for everything. 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. . "I see her all the time. On July 2nd 2020, Missouri judge Daniel Green vacated Irons' conviction, stating there were numerous problems with the 1998 case and described it as "very weak and circumstantial at best.". 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. Moore, who hasn't played in the league since the 2018 campaign, has . A variety of newsletters you'll love, delivered straight to you. Moore helped her now-husband gain his freedom after 23 years Just a year after helping to exonerate Jonathan Irons, WNBA star Maya Moore and Irons tied the knot. 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." Thank you for everything you have done for the league and the game of basketball as a whole.. And afterwards, they had track practice, and they invited me to come to that. Maya Moore walked away at her peak athletic power. when Jonathan got home it was like OK now the rest can start in a way. In 2019, at the peak of her basketball career, Moore announced she would be withdrawing from the sport she had dominated for years. I think all of us look at the adaptive equipment that we use to compete, and that really is what allows us to compete. Four-time WNBA champion Maya Moore officially retires. 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. OHT: After high school, you head to Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, where you choose the incredibly difficult major of biomedical engineering. 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. 3 Oregon, No. "She's still got it. He had cerebral palsy, and he was training for London (2012 Paralympics), which was coming up that summer. "This whole thing has been so unexpected. I think theres always something more that you want to do. The 32-year-old Moore will be in New York next week to accept the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the ESPYs. Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. JONATHAN IRONS: Hello. I came out of that surgery and never fully regained everything. Moore is considering sitting out the entire 2019 season, Kent Youngblood of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. I never felt like I belonged in that space when I was at the doctors office. Irons said he has appreciated the little things people take for granted since his release on July 1, 2020. Her dedication to reforming the system grew until Moore had become a leading voice in pushing for prosecutorialchange. If the 31-year-old Moore does elect to resume her WNBA career in 2022, the Lynx would retain her rights. After he was released, Irons visited the home where he grew up with his grandmother and also visited her gravesite. Your own home tournament is special, and Long Cove is such a special place, South Carolina sophomore Hannah Darling told the Gamecocks new site. Moore left the league in. Moore has always been a private person, rarely giving the public a glimpse of her life until now. That was that was a big part of my childhood. Maya is currently 26 years old. 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. (Image: Instagram/Screenshot) Although she hasn't played in the WNBA for several years, Maya Moore Irons announced her retirement from the league . In 2011, Cooper-Dyke was voted by fans as one of the Top 15 players in WNBA history. We have a basketball hoop in the back of the house," he told The Associated Press. 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. 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. While she may not return to the WNBA, she will be remembered for her selflessness. Maya Moore has made a decision on returning to the WNBA this year. Access is still a really big issue, and just because Im an athlete with a disability doesnt mean everythings solved. "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.". Moore has always been a private person, rarely giving the public a glimpse of her life until now. This is where we're at right now, living in the present.. 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. That humble but honest assessment is an insight into the mindset of the fiercely competitive Gretsch, who was born with spina bifida, a condition that affects the spine and is usually apparent at birth. And the information seemed really hard to figure out at that point. You might not be able to find a more consistent winner in all of sports than Maya Moore. By DOUG FEINBERG Associated Press. 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. Theyre also winning. So that was cool for me to find. Hello. "It was scary but such a wonderful thing.". She was the 2011 WNBA Rookie of the Year and a six-time All-Star, and also won two NCAA titles at UConn. I really try to be respectful of those two seasons. Gretsch: I think its funny, because I do like the challenge of it. She also won silver in the individual biathlon and bronze in the sprint biathlon in Beijing. The Minnesota Lynx standout had stepped away from. 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. Moore halted her sporting career while at the pinnacle of stardom to help free an innocent man. Moore said Wednesday during an interview with husband Jonathan Irons on ABC's "Good Morning America" that she remains focused for now on their marriage and activism for . Hello. At just 33 years old, Moore has a net worth of $300,000, according to Celebrity Net Worth. 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. 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. 2:14. Discovery Company. 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). Moore will be eligible for the Naismith Hall of Fame next year since she stopped playing four years ago. 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. She stands at the height of 6 feet. The Minnesota Lynx star stunned the world. July 8, 2021 / 1:30 PM Moore, who left the WNBA in 2019 to help Irons win his release, remains non-committal when asked about returning to the league. ). Share this: NEW YORK (AP) - Basketball star Maya Moore, recently wed to the man she helped free from a wrongful imprisonment, is not ready to return to the WNBA. 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. 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. 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. 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. What does that say about you? A documentary of their story Breakaway that was produced by Robin Roberts will air next week on ESPN. Maya Moore stepped away from her stellar basketball career to help free Jonathan Irons, a man who was incarcerated for over two decades on a wrongful conviction.With the help of Moore and her . WNBA star Maya Moore announced that she has officially retired from basketball in an interview on "Good Morning America" on Monday. Still to come is the Western Collegiate Invitational in April and the NCAA womens and mens championships in May. 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. Moore has decided to retire officially from playing basketball. He was released last July and married Moore a few weeks later. 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. She signed me up for a camp, she signed me up for a race, and as soon as I started doing that, I fell in love. 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. Thats what people joke: Youre just not quite good enough to do one. I see her all the time. 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. I thought, Okay, these people are competitive. I dont know why, if it was my parents are what, but I just never felt that. 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.. 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. Black women who blazed trails of activism. In an interview with Robin. Moore won Olympic gold in 2012 and 2016 and two FIBA World Championships in 2010 and 2014 as a member of Team USA. 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. Gretsch, who currently lives at the U.S. Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Spring, Colo., is using her platform to pay it forward. 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. Having it televised is very nice. Gretsch: After college, I moved to Madison, Wisconsin, for a job. The newlyweds made. And so when I found adaptive sports, it wasnt like, Oh, this is the thing that Ive been looking for my whole life that I just never found and heres finally a group where I feel like I belong. To be honest, I didnt know really anyone else with a disability other than seeing all the other kids at the doctors office. 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,. Hanging it up.. 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.. 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 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. Were putting the same effort and in heart into training. I walked away four seasons ago, but wanted to officially retire. All rights reserved. Free shipping for many products! The story is unfolding still. He was released last July and married Moore a few weeks later. The couple went to California and has also visited the Grand Canyon. And so played sports just like my sisters did. Maya Moore, a four-time WNBA champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist, has officially retired from the league. Maya Moore was the No. She made a trick shot from her mama's bedroom to the goal. And then [U.S. teammate] Oksana [Masters] is injured this year. 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