Minnesota Lynx Retire Maya Moore's No. 23

The Minnesota Lynx retired the No. 23 jersey of Maya Moore in an emotional ceremony on Saturday.

Moore gained 4 WNBA championships with the Lynx and was MVP of the league in 2014. Moore additionally was a five-time All-WNBA First Staff choice to go together with two Second Staff nods over her eight WNBA seasons. Moore stepped away from basketball and finally retired as she labored on justice reform.

“My life is an instance of what it appears like after we love somewhat lady nicely,” she stated. “There isn’t a approach we’re watching that [ceremony] with out love. So many individuals having a hand in my life to point out me what life is about. That is what I attempted to carry day-after-day: life and pleasure. As a result of I have been a recipient of life and pleasure.”