Minnesota Lynx fans enjoyed a memorable night as the Lynx defeated the Fever. The celebration included retiring Maya Moore’s jersey. This special event highlighted the Lynx’s victory and Moore’s impact on the team. #LynxDefeatedFever
Despite Caitlin Clark’s 23 points, the Lynx held off the Indiana Fever 90-80 to win their sixth straight game. The win also clinches a playoff spot for the team.
After the game, the Lynx lifted Moore’s No. 23 jersey to the Target Center rafters in Minneapolis to applauding fans.
Moore was drafted with the first overall pick in the 2011 WNBA Draft by the Lynx and played eight seasons in the WNBA – all with Minnesota – leading the team to four championships and was named league MVP in 2014.
Moore’s off-the-court career is even more impressive than her nearly untouchable basketball career.
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. The two married in 2020 and later announced the birth of their son, Jonathan Jr.
Moore officially announced her retirement from the WNBA in 2023. #LynxDefeatedFever
With her family, friends, former teammates and coaches in attendance, the 35-year-old said on Saturday that she was “so incredibly grateful” for everyone who came to honor her.
Moore added that it was a “miracle” that Irons was at the ceremony.
As the Lynx defeated the Fever, they also paid tribute to Maya Moore, a true legend.
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