Maya Moore is officially retiring from professional basketball.
The Minnesota Lynx legend announced her decision Monday on “Good Morning America.” She stepped away from the WNBA in 2019 to help now-husband Jonathan Irons fight for his release from prison, helping to get his 50-year sentence overturned in 2020.
The two welcomed their first child, Jonathan Jr., in July.
“It’s time to put a close to the pro basketball life,” Moore said. “I walked away four seasons ago, but I wanted to officially retire. This is such a sweet time for us in our family. And the work that we’ve done, I want to continue that in this next chapter. I want to continue to be present at home for my community, my family. … So that’s what I’m moving into. Hanging it up.”
Moore won four WNBA championships in her eight seasons with the Lynx, as well as two Olympic gold medals with Team USA and two NCAA titles while at UConn. A two-time AP Player of the Year, she was drafted No. 1 overall by Minnesota in 2011 and averaged 18.4 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.7 steals per game during her career.
She won Rookie of the Year in 2011 as well as league MVP in 2014.
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