I thought, Okay, these people are competitive. Since the inaugural Intercollegiate in 2012, Alabama leads all schools with five teams titles, followed by Duke and Wake Forest with two apiece. The legendary Maya Moore, still in her prime, was sitting out of the upcoming WNBA season. 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? 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. The Arthur Ashe award gives me the opportunity to take a little more time to talk about what really matters. The Minnesota Lynx great stepped away from the . Maya Moore has made a decision on returning to the WNBA this year. She is very conscious about her health. The Minnesota Lynx star stepped away from the WNBA in 2019 to help her now-husband Jonathan Irons win his release from. The Minnesota Lynx standout had stepped away from. Nina Robinson for The New York Times She did not talk. I walked away four seasons ago but I wanted to officially retire.. . This Q&A has been condensed and lightly edited for clarity. . 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. This is where we're at right now, living in the present.". 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. Thats what people joke: Youre just not quite good enough to do one. No portion of NBA.com may be. 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. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with former WNBA star Maya Moore and her husband, Jonathan Irons. 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. Moore is also considering retiring or seeking out a trade, though a decision has yet to be made at this point. Maya Moore officially retired from the WNBA on Monday, making the announcement on "Good Morning America.". 0:00. Moore, the 2014 WNBA MVP, is set to miss a second consecutive season as she continues to focus on other aspects of her life, namely her push for criminal justice reform and the release of Jonathan Irons, a man she believes is in prison due to a wrongful conviction. 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. 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. Maya Moore has decided to retire officially from playing basketball. I walked away four seasons ago, but wanted to officially retire. The tournament is one of five spring college events airing on Golf Channel this spring. Storylines to watch as players, teams return home for new WNBA season, Mercury's Diana Taurasi becomes 1st WNBA player to reach 9,000 career points in win over Sparks, 'Dynamic, relentless, together': Canadian women take aim at Olympic basketball podium, CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices. 2023 marks the 11th edition of the tournament, which has become one of the most prestigious on the NCAA schedule. 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. "I'm not thinking about that at all right now," she said. Maya Moore has officially decided to retire from playing basketball. After welcoming her first child in July 2022, Moore isn't leaving the door open to resume her . The Minnesota Lynx star stepped away from the WNBA in 2019 to help her now-husband Jonathan . "The Arthur Ashe award gives me the opportunity to take a little more time to talk about what really matters. She was faced with a decision that for her, had only one outcome play basketball, or help free an innocent man from a 50-year prison sentence. This is such a sweet time for us and our family. By Minyvonne Burke. In an interview with Robin. "I'm not thinking about that at all right now," she said. Moore first hinted in mid-January that she was considering sitting out this year, and she made her decision public Tuesday. I'm really excited for people to hear and share some of these things directly from me.". We have stories. 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. It was a dream come true for me to play basketball at the highest level and help build the foundation for womens basketball. I think theres always something more that you want to do. 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. While Moore has blessed basketball fans with her performances on the court, she has also changed lives off it. Reggie Love recalls President Obama's star-studded 50th birthday game . Moore won Olympic gold in 2012 and 2016 and two FIBA World Championships in 2010 and 2014 as a member of Team USA. 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 . 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. OHT: What was that like for a young teenager? July 8, 2021 / 1:30 PM Moore has always been a private person, rarely giving the public a glimpse of her life until now. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. 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. That said, the 30-year-old forward -- who is still under contract with the Minnesota Lynx -- is not ready to officially call it quits just yet. Sep 16, 2020. Can I ask - I mean, you're only 33. He was released last July and married Moore a few weeks later. Irons said he has appreciated the little things people take for granted since his release on July 1, 2020. While playing basketball, the WNBA star collected roughly $58,500 annually, as reported by Spotrac . . Its a major week in womens college golf with the Darius Rucker Intercollegiate kicking off Monday on Golf Channel and Peacock. We will always cherish her time in a Lynx uniform and we wish her the best as she continues to pursue this next chapter of her life.. Moore reached the 30-point plateau for the second consecutive outing Thursday, as she dropped a team-leading 34 points on 63.2 percent shooting while draining five-of-seven from deep to help the Lynx clinch a playoff berth. You can pre-order now and share in our journey of faith and our pursuit of justice. Theyre athletes. 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 . February 27, 2023 by Philip Lewenstein . Moore will be eligible for the Naismith Hall of Fame next year since she stopped playing four years ago. Please enter valid email address to continue. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File), (Jessica Hill, Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. 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. 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. By 2014, you earn Female Paratriathlon Athlete of the Year honors, and you get an ESPY nomination in 2015. If the 31-year-old Moore does elect to resume her WNBA career in 2022, the Lynx would retain her rights. Thats what Im moving into. Hello. 11:41 AM EST, Mon January 16, 2023. 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. I could play softball. We are more than athletes. She still shoots from deep and will shoot your lights out.". Maya Moore has decided to retire officially from playing basketball. Her story will be told, remembered and admired for years to come. Its just a special opportunity to continue to celebrate what happened, Moore said. 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. A documentary of their story Breakaway that was produced by Robin Roberts will air next week on ESPN. "So I'm still trying to be so present in this second year away from the game," the Missouri native told Roberts. 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. 2023 Cable News Network. 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. "I see her all the time. Maya Moore's story is an astounding one full of passion, dedication, and the ultimate sacrifice. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Lynx suffered a disappointing season in 2022, ending a streak of 11 winning seasons and 11 straight . I had all my limbs. So I want to start with Maya first. 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. 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. In fact, Moore was on 'GMA' to promote her. Hanging it up.. What is that you hope people do take away from seeing you and hearing stories like yours? A documentary of their story "Breakaway" that was produced by Robin Roberts will air next week on ESPN. 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. Moore, who hasn't played in the league since the 2018 campaign, has . 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. To continue to have a space to share with people more of my heart. Moore -- considered one of the greatest WNBA players EVER -- had stepped away from . 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.. 24 Mar 2022, 17:15 share on Facebook . And someone at the adaptive sports organization in St. Louis said theres this adaptive skiing program in Madison that I should check out. . The Darius follows the Southwestern Invitational, won by the mens team at Texas in February. Audience Relations, CBC P.O. She was the 2011 WNBA Rookie of the Year and a six-time All-Star, and also won two NCAA titles at UConn. 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. "This. We are people. 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. Irons said he has appreciated the little things people take for granted since his release on July 1, 2020. 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. Irons was served an adult conviction and sentenced to 50 years in prison. 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. Gretsch: After college, I moved to Madison, Wisconsin, for a job. Maya Moore reveals birth of son with husband Jonathan Irons. And then when Im in the triathlon season, I am fully committed to triathlon. At a certain point, it was like, Okay, Im just going to be using crutches and thats okay.. Moore, the 2014 W.N.B.A. 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. Just months later, Moore announced her marriage to Irons after the two fell in love during his time in prison. 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 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. Selected by Minnesota in the 1st round (1st overall) of the 2011 WNBA Draft Signed to a three-year contract on Apr. 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. I really try to be respectful of those two seasons. A documentary of their story Breakaway that was produced by Robin Roberts will air next week on ESPN. 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. What did that mean to win that gold medal? She and Jonathan Irons join us now. "It was scary but such a wonderful thing. She still shoots from deep and will shoot your lights out.. We wish Maya all the best and will root for her always.. Gretsch, who currently lives at the U.S. Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Spring, Colo., is using her platform to pay it forward. 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. 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! 2021 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Maya Moore, a four-time WNBA champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist, has officially retired from the league. The story is unfolding still. Whether Moore pulls on her jersey again or not will have no impact on the legacy she has built. 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. She's still got it. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. "I think it's time to put a close to the pro basketball life . This is where we're at right now, living in the present.. Our performance, what is going on. Moore has always been a private person, rarely giving the public a glimpse of her life until now. ), First published on July 8, 2021 / 1:30 PM. We are people. 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. "I don't feel like this is the right time for me to retire," she said. We are more than athletes. "To continue to have a space to share with people more of my heart. Moore, who left the WNBA in 2019 to help Irons win his release, remains non-committal when asked about returning to the league. Moore helped lead the Minnesota Lynx in one of the first athlete protests in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. 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 his 50-year sentence overturned in 2020. @andscape @DisneyBooks books.disney.com/book/love-and- 42 A phenomenal act of bravery and selflessness would eventually make headlines around the world. I think all of us look at the adaptive equipment that we use to compete, and that really is what allows us to compete. 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. Moore announced Monday on ABC's "Good Morning America" that she has retired from professional basketball. the drama of the game. Its great that people get to see that.. Someone described to me like a [finger trap toy] with your spinal cord. The couple went to California and has also visited the Grand Canyon. "I'm not thinking about that at all right now," she said. All Rights Reserved. Moore went 150-4 in her illustrious career at UConn. The former WNBA MVP finished with a disappointing night in the playoff loss Tuesday, as she managed just 14 points while shooting 40.0 percent overall. I could play basketball. Her first two golds came in 2018 in Pyeongchang (sprint biathlon sitting, 12K cross-country sitting), followed by paratriathlon gold in Tokyo in 2021, and gold in the middle-distance biathlon in Beijing in 2022. Howard University will be represented in the individual championship. Pseudonyms will no longer be permitted. 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. He had cerebral palsy, and he was training for London (2012 Paralympics), which was coming up that summer. I want to continue that in our next chapter. 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. Welcome to both of you. 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. Thank you, Maya Moore, for all of your contributions to the game of basketball, the WNBA wrote. As Jonathan Irons emerged from prison, Maya Moore fell to her knees. 2022 champions Wake Forest (2) round out the field. Thinking about triathlon, I feel like so much more potential that I have. The three-day event features both individual and team championships. And the information seemed really hard to figure out at that point. She was drafted No. 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. 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.". On Twitter, the WNBA expressed its appreciation for Moores legendary career. She intends to spend more time with faith and family during her year off, although it's still unknown whether she'll return to professional basketball following the 2019 season. He was released last July and married Moore a few weeks later. Moore has had an up-and-down season, but Tuesday marked her third 20-plus-point effort in her last four games, though she did foul out in 30 minutes of action. 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 . I can probably look at it with these really rosy glasses because it worked out well for me. With five years of experience, Georgia has previously worked for Yahoo! we have a basketball hoop in the back of the house," he said laughing during an interview with The Associated Press this week. Georgia is a Senior Writer for GiveMeSport, reporting on the worlds phenomenal female athletes. Now 31, the former UConn standout wasn't ready to commit to a WNBA return in 2021. The 32-year-old Moore will be in New York next week to accept the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the ESPYs. 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. 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