For a lot of people, the Minnesota Lynx are their favorite team thanks to one name: Maya Moore. Even though she retired from the WNBA in 2019, she won four championships with the Lynx in just eight seasons. Moore was one of the greatest to ever hit the court, and if you didn’t catch her in action, you totally missed out. She was a powerhouse on the floor, with teams straight-up scared of her. She wasn’t just good at everything; she was top-tier at it all.

Last night, after the Lynx defeated the Indiana Fever, they honored Maya Moore with an emotional jersey retirement ceremony. Right after, LeBron James shouted out her greatness on social media. But James wasn’t the only one to honor the legend; NBA veteran Chris Paul also showed his respect for Moore on his Instagram story shortly afterward.

Plus, a bunch of Minnesota Lynx players, like Napheesa Collier, Dorka Juhasz, Natisha Hiedeman, and Alanna Smith, were seen rocking Maya Moore’s jersey before her retirement ceremony. The way these players showed respect really drives home just how big of an impact Moore’s had on the team.

Of course, this ceremony had to be huge for the WNBA legend. Let’s check out what she had to say about her jersey retirement.

It’s So Special”: Maya Moore Reflects on Minnesota Lynx Retiring Her Jersey

After being drafted by the Minnesota Lynx in 2011, Maya Moore joined a squad already stacked with stars like Lindsay Whalen, Rebekkah Brunson, and Seimone Augustus. You might expect a rookie to be overshadowed, but Moore made a huge impact right away. Moore was a key player in the Lynx’s championship win that year and snagged the Rookie of the Year award too.

From there, Maya’s career skyrocketed, ending with four championships in the WNBA. Now, after having her jersey retired, the former Minnesota star was filled with happiness. “It’s so special, just to be back to be able to look people on the eye that I have had so many memories with,with this Lynx family.” Maya Moore told the media.

Also, Caitlin Clark from the Indiana Fever was spotted rocking Maya Moore’s jersey at the event. Caitlin said her love for basketball came from Moore and talked about how epic the Lynx were back in the day. It was her full-circle moment.

Moore herself gave a shoutout to Caitlin during the press conference, saying, “And Caitlyn you know, Obviously the full  cirlce moment she was uh so well put for this game, it just feels like you could not have planned it any better.” 

Maya Moore’s career has inspired countless players, including Caitlin Clark, with her remarkable achievements. She’ll be remembered in the history books forever. What are your thoughts on Maya Moore?

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