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.TEAM_ABBREVIATION }} 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. The Arthur Ashe award gives me the opportunity to take a little more time to talk about what really matters. Cedric 'BIG CED' Thornton January 17, 2023 591. The Darius follows the Southwestern Invitational, won by the mens team at Texas in February. 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. 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. On Twitter, the WNBA expressed its appreciation for Moores legendary career. When Jonathan got home it was like OK now the rest can start in a way. Moore, who left the WNBA in 2019 to help Irons win his release, remains non-committal when asked about returning to the league. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. Not only is she regarded as one of the best players of all time and dubbed by Sports Illustrated as the greatest winner in the history of women's basketball but she will be known around the world for her activism. As is the case with many elite level athletes, they work tirelessly away from sport to make the world a better place. 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. 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. Born June 11, 1989 in Jefferson City, Mo. The daughter of Kathryn Moore A Sports Media major at Connecticut Had her first exposure to basketball at the age of three when mother, Kathryn, mounted a hoop on the back door of their apartment to prevent her from running around the apartment. WNBA star Maya Moore announced that she will continue to be away from the league and will sit out the 2021 season. Moore, who left the WNBA in 2019 to help Irons win his release, remains non-committal when asked about returning to the league. It took a moment for her strength to return. I could play basketball. Comments are welcome while open. OHT: What was that discovery like finding this whole world of Paralympics sports and discovering that you had this competitive fire? The court star pulled out of both the 2019 and 2020 WNBA seasons and also gave up the Tokyo Olympics in order to fight against injustice once and for all. The two married in 2020 and last year announced the February birth of their son, Jonathan Jr. By 2014, you earn Female Paratriathlon Athlete of the Year honors, and you get an ESPY nomination in 2015. As an athlete, the context of what we do naturally is kind of limited. A documentary of their story "Breakaway" that was produced by Robin Roberts will air next week on ESPN. No portion of NBA.com may be. 11:41 AM EST, Mon January 16, 2023. 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. She immediately made an impact when she got to the league. 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. She's still got it. WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert also praised Moore for eight incredible seasons with the league and called her a rare, generational talent.. We are more than athletes. Maya Moore On The Court Launch Gallery Getty The two got married shortly after his release in July 2020 and welcomed their first child in 2022. 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,. She decided to step away from her playing career in February 2019, in part to help Irons. Please enter valid email address to continue. "Basketball has not been foremost in my mind. Looking Back, Ahead for WNBA and Lynx. I'm really excited for people to hear and share some of these things directly from me.". Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. 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. 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. "This whole thing has been so unexpected. The story is unfolding still. Maya Moore was the No. She is best-known for playing in the WNBA for the Minnesota . 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. But theres this whole other side, too, where there needs to be more visibility and more understanding about our world and our lived experience. At just 33 years old, Moore has a net worth of $300,000, according to Celebrity Net Worth. But I just didnt know, right? We have stories. "I don't feel like this is the right time for me to retire," she said. And I think thats always what youre chasing after: How can I get more? At a certain point, it was like, Okay, Im just going to be using crutches and thats okay.. A Warner Bros. 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. This past fall, she and her family partnered with the Illinois Spina Bifida Association to create the Kendall Gretsch Fund for Adaptive Athletes, which helps Illinois individuals and families living with spina bifida pay sports-related registration, equipment and travel expenses. 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. 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. When I saw that, I was like, Oh, okay he looks like me, and hes doing it competitively. So thats when I thought, I should really try to get back into swimming and see if I can do something competitively. Updated 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. 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. Maya Moore poses for a photo after an interview, Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, in New York. I really try to be respectful of those two seasons. While Moore has blessed basketball fans with her performances on the court, she has also changed lives off it. Whether Moore pulls on her jersey again or not will have no impact on the legacy she has built. Breanna Stewart says Maya Moore . On behalf of the Minnesota Lynx organization, I want to congratulate Maya on an incredible basketball career, Lynx coach and President of Basketball Operations Cheryl Reeve said. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. That was that was a big part of my childhood. The 2014 WNBA MVP and four-time WNBA champion hasn't played since the 2018 season after she announced in February 2019 that she would take time away from basketball to focus on family and ministry affairs. Moore announced Monday on ABC's "Good Morning America" that she has retired from professional basketball. I had all my limbs. I want to continue that in our next chapter. 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. Comments on this story are moderated according to our Submission Guidelines. 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. Hello. Collins Hill legend Maya Moore officially retired from the WNBA on Monday, making the announcement on "Good Morning America." "I think it's time to put a close to the pro basketball life . So I want to start with Maya first. 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. And this week, Maya Moore announced her retirement from basketball. He was released last July and married Moore a few weeks later. "It was scary but such a wonderful thing. 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.". The Minnesota Lynx star stepped away from the WNBA in 2019 to help her now-husband Jonathan Irons win his release from. It was a dream come true for me to play basketball at the highest level and help build the foundation for womens basketball. 2018: Started all 34 games in her eighth WNBA season Tallied 18 ppg, 5.1 RPG and 2.6 apg in 31.8 mpg; shot 42.3% from the floor, 36.5% from three-point range, and 83.3% from the free throw line ranked first overall in the WNBA in steals per game (1.7 spg) and total steals (57), ranked ninth overall in points-per-game. While today culminates Mayas basketball career, there is no doubt she will continue to impact the game we all love. Did you encounter any technical issues? 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. She was the 2013 WNBA Finals MVP, the 2014 WNBA MVP, and is a two-time Olympic gold medalist. . "So I'm still trying to be so present in this second year away from the game," the Missouri native told Roberts. The. 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. The Minnesota Lynx standout had stepped away from. Thats what people joke: Youre just not quite good enough to do one. 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. 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. when Jonathan got home it was like OK now the rest can start in a way. Right before high school, I had a surgery, and then after that, thats when I started using crutches. 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 . Gretsch: Around middle school, I started developing scoliosis and just had some weaker leg function. I could play softball. 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. As Jonathan Irons emerged from prison, Maya Moore fell to her knees. Moore, who the Minnesota Lynx drafted in 2011, announced her retirement during an interview with Good Morning America on Monday. 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. 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. Moore was one of the rare athletes to leave their sport in the prime of their career. And then when Im in the triathlon season, I am fully committed to triathlon. Pseudonyms will no longer be permitted. "It was scary but such a wonderful thing.". She is very conscious about her health. Maya Moore officially retired from the WNBA on Monday, making the announcement on "Good Morning America.". 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. When search suggestions are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. The latest Houston news, weather and sports from KPRC 2. Black women who blazed trails of activism. 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 . What was that like? She told me all about it and that day completely changed my life. Moore won her first title and the WNBAs Rookie of the Year award in her first season. Just months later, Moore announced her marriage to Irons after the two fell in love during his time in prison. "The Arthur Ashe Award gives me the opportunity to take a little more time to talk about what really matters. Last years Intercollegiate, a second consecutive win for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (won in 2020, tournament not held in 2021), made history as the first all-womens regular-season college tournament to air live on the Golf Channel, and the event returns in 2023 with first-round action set to kick off Monday, Feb. 27, on Golf Channel and Peacock. That fact he says Moore still has it is welcome news for WNBA fans wondering if the former league MVP will return to the league. Maya Moore says she won't return for 2021 WNBA season By KATIE BARNES March 10, 2021, 7:29 AM Four-time WNBA champion and 2014 WNBA MVP Maya Moore announced on "Good Morning America" on Wednesday that she will not be returning to the court for this upcoming WNBA season. I didnt know the full extent of what adaptive sports meant. Her spina bifida has only served to expand the competitive possibilities for Gretsch, a six-time Paralympic medalist with four gold medals in three different events across both the Summer and Winter Paralympic Games. Maya Moore in action for the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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. 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. WNBA legend Maya Moore is hanging up her jersey. 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. 2022 champions Wake Forest (2) round out the field. The Minnesota Lynx star stepped away from the WNBA in 2019 to help her now-husband Jonathan . See below for full information on how to watch, schedule and tune-in times for the 2023 Darius Rucker Intercollegiate. Today, thats probably my favorite moment and my most proud moment because I can think of all of those things that led me there. "I'm not thinking about that at all right now," she said. Sport, Manchester Evening News, and BBC Sport. Moore opted to stay away from the game, and in July 2022, announced she and Irons had their first child . All rights reserved. Basketball lost one of its all-time exceptional talents when Maya Moore announced her hiatus from the WNBA. Her dedication to reforming the system grew until Moore had become a leading voice in pushing for prosecutorialchange. Gretsch: I think its funny, because I do like the challenge of it. So thats what you want other people to see the athletes and athletic performance, and not with this qualifier with it. 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. She covers a wide range of womens sports but specialises in football, motorsport, tennis, and combat sports. 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. After 23 years in prison for a crime he did not commit, Irons was released. Moore is also considering retiring or seeking out a trade, though a decision has yet to be made at this point. 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. Gretsch: My approach used to be, year-round, that Im going to try to be the best Nordic skier I can be and the best triathlete, kind of at the detriment of both. To continue to have a space to share with people more of my heart. Free shipping for many products! Add some good to your morning and evening. While Moore is away from the team in 2019, the Lynx will likely be forced to rely more heavily on the likes of Sylvia Fowles to fill the scoring void. 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. WNBA star marries man she helped free from prison. Moore would later go on to win three more titles with the Lynx, establishing herself as one of the best players in WNBA history. 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. Upon entering the WNBA as the No. WNBA star Maya Moore just dropped a bombshell -- she MARRIED the man she helped free from prison!! 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. With five years of experience, Georgia has previously worked for Yahoo! Moore has decided to retire officially from playing basketball. Irons said he has appreciated the little things people take for granted since his release on July 1, 2020. 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. And thats kind of what biomedical engineering is. The Minnesota Lynx standout had stepped away from. Four-time WNBA champion Maya Moore officially retires. Maya Moore continued her stellar play in her sophomore year, where she averaged 21.0 points per game, 8.7 rebounds, and 2.3 steals. The 31-year-old star player gave an update on her basketball career on Good Morning America and said she will not return for the upcoming season. Gretsch: After college, I moved to Madison, Wisconsin, for a job. 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. 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 . . Moore said in her interview Wednesday that she and Irons remain focused on advocating for criminal justice reform, making it uncertain if or when she'll return to professional basketball. I thought, Okay, these people are competitive. She's played well lately overall, scoring in double figures over the past six games. 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. This Q&A has been condensed and lightly edited for clarity. Having it televised is very nice. With Maya Moore making her retirement official, Boardroom looks back on a legendary career on and off the court. she will return to the . Then you find out your paratriathlon classification is not going to be in the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio. The story is unfolding still. Moore left the league in. (Image: Instagram/Screenshot) Although she hasn't played in the WNBA for several years, Maya Moore Irons announced her retirement from the league . In fact, Moore was on 'GMA' to promote her. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Reggie Love recalls President Obama's star-studded 50th birthday game . "To continue to have a space to share with people more of my heart. 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! 0:00. 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. Moore won Olympic gold in 2012 and 2016 and two FIBA World Championships in 2010 and 2014 as a member of Team USA. The Jefferson City, Missouri, native played her college ball at the University of Connecticut. . In 2011, Cooper-Dyke was voted by fans as one of the Top 15 players in WNBA history. This is where we're at right now, living in the present.. Maya Moore has decided to retire officially from playing basketball. She and Jonathan Irons join us now. And afterwards, they had track practice, and they invited me to come to that. Moore will be eligible for the Naismith Hall of Fame next year since she stopped playing four years ago. 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. I think I was really lucky as a kid growing up where I grew up my whole life with a disability, but I could be very integrated in a way where I didnt feel like I was excluded. With four WNBA championships, a league MVP award, and six-time WNBA All-Star appearances, to name just a few of her achievements, what could make one of the most iconic players of all time want to take a step back while in the form of her life? Irons was arrested after Stotler identified him as the shooter. Maya Moore (@MooreMaya) December 22, 2022 Yet throughout her collegiate and professional career, Moore would visit Irons, sending him letters and books. As an athlete, the context of what we do naturally is kind of limited. 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. "I'm in a really good place right now with my life, and I don't want to change anything," Moore said in a telephone interview. Moore has always been a private person, rarely giving the public a glimpse of her life until now. That's what we've been doing. He was released last July and married Moore a few weeks later. Instagram. She made a trick shot from her mama's bedroom to the goal. We wish Maya all the best and will root for her always.. She is considered by many as one of the greatest basketball players ever. 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). 3 Oregon, No. After he was released, Irons visited the home where he grew up with his grandmother and also visited her gravesite. 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? Field Level Media. 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). The couple went to California and has also visited the Grand Canyon. Thats what drew me to it. I think all of us look at the adaptive equipment that we use to compete, and that really is what allows us to compete. 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. Nina Robinson for The New York Times She did not talk. We are more than athletes. Its just a special opportunity to continue to celebrate what happened, Moore said. July 8, 2021 / 1:30 PM Irons said he has appreciated the little things people take for granted since his release on July 1, 2020. Oregon will make its team debut in this years tournament, the only school playing in the Darius for the first time. The 32-year-old Moore will be in New York next week to accept the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the ESPYs. Maya is currently 26 years old. Moore will sit out the 2020 season to focus on criminal justice reform, Kurt Streeter of the New York Times reports. We have hearts and lives. So it gave me this opportunity to still have a chance to compete in a sport that was already a Paralympic sport. the drama of the game. She made a trick shot from her mama's bedroom to the goal. We have a basketball hoop in the back of the house," he said laughing during an interview with The Associated Press this week. And during your sophomore year, you discover adaptive sports namely swimming. 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 surgery was to clean all that scar tissue out and then prevent further progression. The couple went to California and has also visited the Grand Canyon. I had braces, but that was it. The Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) completed its most successful season in September 2022 and is ready to build on its success May 19 when the league begins its 27 th year.. We have hearts and lives. After he was released, Irons visited the home where he grew up with his grandmother and also visited her grave site. WNBA star Maya Moore will be a subject for ESPN's latest 30 for 30 documentary series titled Breakaway. Georgia is a Senior Writer for GiveMeSport, reporting on the worlds phenomenal female athletes. Im really lucky I never experienced that. We are people. 1 pick in the 2011 WNBA Draft by the Minnesota Lynx. The 32-year-old Moore will be in New York next week to accept the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the ESPYs. 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