Mariah Lee Feb 17, 2022. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with former WNBA star Maya Moore and her husband, Jonathan Irons. 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. On Monday, Moore said she walked away from the WNBA four seasons ago, and was ready. OHT: What was that discovery like finding this whole world of Paralympics sports and discovering that you had this competitive fire? Its great that people get to see that.. Gretsch: I think that just made it so much more special, that I had to wait for it. 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. After he was released, Irons visited the home where he grew up with his grandmother and also visited her grave site. . Someone described to me like a [finger trap toy] with your spinal cord. We are more than athletes. "Basketball has not been foremost in my mind. She told me all about it and that day completely changed my life. That man is now free and he has become her husband. 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. OHT: You became very proficient at triathlon very quickly. I feel like everyone made a really big deal about worlds this year, but for me, I just went there and did what I expected. As an athlete, the context of what we do naturally is kind of limited. 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. I'm not thinking about that at all right now, she said. "I'm not thinking about that at all right now," she said. "It's time to put a close to the pro basketball life ," Moore said on Good. "The Arthur Ashe award gives me the opportunity to take a little more time to talk about what really matters. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Maya Moore 2022 Prizm WNBA Auto Autograph Card #SG-MMR Minnesota Lynx T21 at the best online prices at eBay! She and Jonathan Irons join us now. We reserve the right to close comments at any time. You could say that Maya Moore, 31, and Jonathan Irons, 40, found love in a hopeless place. OHT: So along with studying whats probably the hardest major, you now add whats arguably the hardest sport. This is where we're at right now, living in the present.. Her dedication to reforming the system grew until Moore had become a leading voice in pushing for prosecutorialchange. Irons said he has appreciated the little things people take for granted since his release on July 1, 2020. Maya Moore has made a decision on returning to the WNBA this year. Moore registered 12 points (5-13 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), eight assists, seven rebounds, two steals and a block across 31 minutes during Friday's 96-79 loss to the Sun. Specifically, the one-of-five mark at the line was her worst free-throw shooting performance of the season. Well, I think its time to put a close to the pro basketball life, Moore said. 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. She made a trick shot from her mama's bedroom to the goal. Moore opted to stay away from the game, and in July 2022, announced she and Irons had their first child . After he was released, Irons visited the home where he grew up with his grandmother and also visited her gravesite. "It's just a special opportunity to continue to celebrate what happened," Moore said. 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. It was scary but such a wonderful thing.. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. WNBA star Maya Moore will be a subject for ESPN's latest 30 for 30 documentary series titled Breakaway. 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.. 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. WNBA star Maya Moore and husband Jonathan Irons, whom she helped free from prison after he was wrongfully convicted, welcomed a baby boy in February, the couple revealed to Good Morning. 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.". It was a dream come true for me to play basketball at the highest level and help build the foundation for womens basketball. It really did feel like this culmination of everything that I had done to that point, for like the past nine years of doing adaptive sports. I could play softball. A Warner Bros. Sport, Manchester Evening News, and BBC Sport. Ever since I was drafted in 2011, the state of Minnesota, Lynx organization and fan base welcomed me with open arms and supported me throughout my entire career. In 2011, Cooper-Dyke was voted by fans as one of the Top 15 players in WNBA history. You have the best of the best competing, so it doesnt get any better than that. Reggie Love recalls President Obama's star-studded 50th birthday game . Oregon will make its team debut in this years tournament, the only school playing in the Darius for the first time. She is considered by many as one of the greatest basketball players ever. 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The couple went to California and has also visited the Grand Canyon. 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. Im really excited for people to hear and share some of these things directly from me.. 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. 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). Black women who blazed trails of activism. 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. 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. She was the leagues MVP in 2014 as well as winning Rookie of the Year. 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. Moore, the 2014 W.N.B.A. Im like, This is not where I belong. That's what we've been doing. I walked away four seasons ago but I wanted to officially retire.. She announced her . No portion of NBA.com may be. Comments are welcome while open. As a result, it can impact the nerves in your spinal cord, because you have all this scar tissue. After welcoming her first child in July 2022, Moore isn't leaving the door open to resume her . He was released last July and married Moore a few weeks later. Maya Moore in action for the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA. Thats what people joke: Youre just not quite good enough to do one. I really try to be respectful of those two seasons. 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. For Moore, it was a no-brainer. What is that you hope people do take away from seeing you and hearing stories like yours? By Minyvonne Burke. She made a trick shot from her mama's bedroom to the goal. 1 by the Lynx in 2011 and averaged 18.4 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.7 steals for the Lynx. Our performance, what is going on. Right before high school, I had a surgery, and then after that, thats when I started using crutches. Gretsch: After college, I moved to Madison, Wisconsin, for a job. Moore first hinted in mid-January that she was considering sitting out this year, and she made her decision public Tuesday. I dont know why, if it was my parents are what, but I just never felt that. Moore provided 14 points (6-15 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-5 FT), four rebounds, three assists and two steals in the Lynx's 75-68 road playoff loss at Los Angeles on Tuesday. This Q&A has been condensed and lightly edited for clarity. After gaining his release, Irons married Moore soon after and the couple had their first child, Jonathan Jr., in July. I think all of us look at the adaptive equipment that we use to compete, and that really is what allows us to compete. Just months later, Moore announced her marriage to Irons after the two fell in love during his time in prison. She covers a wide range of womens sports but specialises in football, motorsport, tennis, and combat sports. 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. "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. This is where we're at right now, living in the present.". This is such a sweet time for us and our family. 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. 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. Moore's season-long numbers remain among the league's elite, as she holds averages of 18.4 points, 5.9 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.7 steals per game. I see her all the time. The Minnesota Lynx great stepped away from the WNBA in 2019 to help her now-husband Jonathan Irons win his release from jail by getting his50-year sentence overturnedin 2020. Maya Moore officially retired from the WNBA on Monday, making the announcement on "Good Morning America.". Welcome to both of you. the drama of the game. 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. Moore had 21 points (8-13 FG, 5-6 3PT) and five rebounds in Tuesday's loss to Chicago. ), First published on July 8, 2021 / 1:30 PM. The story is unfolding still. . 1 pick in the 2011 WNBA Draft by the Minnesota Lynx. CHANG: Hello. JONATHAN IRONS: Hello. Access is still a really big issue, and just because Im an athlete with a disability doesnt mean everythings solved. The 32-year-old Moore will be in New York next week to accept the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the ESPYs. 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. Moore announced Monday on ABC's "Good Morning America" that she has retired from professional basketball. / CBS Minnesota. That was that was a big part of my childhood. Whether Moore pulls on her jersey again or not will have no impact on the legacy she has built. 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. And I think thats always what youre chasing after: How can I get more? Irons was served an adult conviction and sentenced to 50 years in prison. Moore announced Tuesday via her personal Twitter account that she's decided not to play professional basketball this season. And so played sports just like my sisters did. She was the WNBA Rookie of the Year in 2011 and also won her first title. Irons was arrested after Stotler identified him as the shooter. I'm really excited for people to hear and share some of these things directly from me.". she will return to the . Sep 16, 2020. After he was released, Irons visited the home where he grew up with his grandmother and also visited her gravesite. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. 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. 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. Be home for my community and family. And someone at the adaptive sports organization in St. Louis said theres this adaptive skiing program in Madison that I should check out. Moore -- considered one of the greatest WNBA players EVER -- had stepped away from . OHT: After high school, you head to Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, where you choose the incredibly difficult major of biomedical engineering. Maya Moore has officially decided to retire from playing basketball. And afterwards, they had track practice, and they invited me to come to that. . We have things that are bigger than sports that makes our hearts beat. Maya Moore Net Worth and salary: Maya Moore is an American professional basketball player who has a net worth of $300 thousand dollars. A documentary of their story Breakaway that was produced by Robin Roberts will air next week on ESPN. Moore, who announced Tuesday that she would sit out the 2019 season to spend more time with her family, recently agreed to a multi-year contract with the Lynx, Kent Youngblood of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. 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 . 2 Wake Forest, No. 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. Moore has always been a private person, rarely giving the public a glimpse of her life until now. Show notes:Intro (00:00 - 00:41)Preview of the second part of our player spotlight on the phenomenal Maya Moore Irons (00:42 -01:23)Maya's background coming . Her estimated salary is $60K. "The Arthur Ashe Award gives me the opportunity to take a little more time to talk about what really matters. Mayas accolades are numerous; her leadership and talent both fearless and inspirational set the foundation for the most exciting and historic championship run in the league from 2011-2017. Maya is currently 26 years old. Gretsch, who currently lives at the U.S. Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Spring, Colo., is using her platform to pay it forward. When Jonathan got home it was like OK now the rest can start in a way. 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. Add some good to your morning and evening. 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. 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. Hello. We are more than athletes. Maya Moore's story is an astounding one full of passion, dedication, and the ultimate sacrifice. 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 Arthur Ashe award gives me the opportunity to take a little more time to talk about what really matters. 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. She immediately made an impact when she got to the league. 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. Discovery Company. Our performance, what is going on. WNBA star marries man she helped free from prison. Moore will sit out the 2020 season to focus on criminal justice reform, Kurt Streeter of the New York Times reports. I had braces, but that was it. 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