Maya Moore He has officially decided to retire from basketball. The Minnesota player Lynx turned away from the WNBA in 2019 to help her now husband, Jonathan Ironsout of jail by getting his 50-year sentence overturned in 2020.
After winning his release, Irons got married with Moore soon after and the couple had their first child, Jonathan Jr., in July. She announced her decision to retire from her on “Good Morning America.” Before Monday, Moore he had not committed to playing basketball again.
“Well, I think it’s time to put an end to the life of professional basketball,” he said. Moore. “I stepped away four seasons ago, but I wanted to officially retire. It’s a very sweet time for us and our family. The work we’ve done. I want to continue it in our next chapter. Being home to my community and my family. … In That’s what I’m moving.”
Moore33, won four championships in the WNBA with the minnesotas Lynxtwo Olympic gold medals with USA Basketball and two titles NCAA con UConn.
“On behalf of the organization of the Minnesota LynxI want to congratulate Maya for his incredible basketball career,” said Cheryl Reevecoach and President of Basketball Operations for the Lynx. “We will always cherish his time in a Lynx uniform and wish him the best as he continues this next chapter of his life.”
Moore he will be able to enter the Hall of Fame next year, since he stopped playing four years ago. She was drafted No. 1 by the Lynx in 2011 and averaged 18.4 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.7 steals for the Lynx. She finished her career as the franchise leader in scoring average, 3-pointers made (530) and steals (449) and finished second in total points scored (4,984), field goals made (1,782), assists (896) and blocks (176).
“Maya Moore has forever left a mark on the state of Minnesota, on the Minnesota Lynx franchise and in the hearts of fans around the world,” said Glen Taylorowner of the Minnesota Timberwolves and of the Lynx. “Maya’s accolades are plentiful; her both fearless and inspiring leadership and talent laid the foundation for the league’s most exciting and historic championship streak from 2011-2017. While Maya’s basketball career culminates today, there is no doubt that she will continue to influence the game we all love. We wish Maya all the best and will always support her.”
Moore posted a winning 150-4 record in his illustrious career in UConn. The two-time AP Women’s Player of the Year was a key player in the team’s 90-game winning streak. Huskiesthe longest in history until the center went on a 111-game streak a few years later.
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