On Maya Moore's jersey retirement ceremony, the Minnesota Lynx triumph over Caitlin Clark and the In

on mayam Mo's Jersey retirement ceremony the Minnesota links triumph over Caitlyn Clark and the Indiana Fever WNBA icon mayam Mor's Jersey was retired and her dedicated fans from the Minnesota links had the privilege of celebrating both a victory and this significant event on Saturday on mayam Mo's Jersey retirement ceremony the Minnesota links triumph over Caitlyn Clark and the Indiana Fever despite Caitlyn Clark's extraordinary 23 points the links managed to keep the Indiana Fever at Bay securing a 90 to 80 Victory this Victory marked their sixth consecutive win and guaranteed a playoff spot for the team postmatch the links paid tribute to Moore's number 23 Jersey by hoisting it into the Target Center Rafters much to the Delight of the spectators drafted as the first overall pick by the lyns in the 2011 WNBA draft Moore spent eight seasons with a team in Minnesota leading them to four Championship tit titles and earning the title of MVP in 2014 Moore's achievements off the court are equally remarkable she played a pivotal role in the release of Jonathan irons a man who was wrongfully imprisoned for 22 years for a crime he didn't commit the two tied the knot in 2020 and later welcomed their son Jonathan Jr announcing her retirement from the WNBA in 2023 Moore was surrounded by her family friends former teammates and coaches speaking emotionally at the ceremony she expressed her gratitude towards all those who had supported and impacted her life my life is a testament to what happens when we love a little girl well more conveyed choking up as she watched her Banner being raised there's no way we can witness this without love countless individuals have shaped my life showing me the essence of life and joy I've been a fortunate recipient of love and joy and I strive to ing that sentiment every day more remarked that Iron's Presence at the ceremony was nothing short of a miracle for years you've watched me on your 13in TV with minimal opportunities to interact more said addressing irons now you're right here experiencing it all in its entirety pointing upwards to her Banner more expressed what an honor this is I love you all so much eliciting a standing ovation from the crowd meanwhile Clark aged 22 celebrated her own Triumph in the first quarter of the game with her Mentor more cheering her on Clark surpassed the 500o milestone in just 29 games before the match commenced on Saturday Clark expressed her appreciation towards more calling her the person who had significantly influenced her basketball career she was the person for me growing up Clark shared with reporters the type of individual you Aspire for your young young daughter to admire it's astounding that I get to play in this Stadium I played here in college and now as a professional it's somehow feels like a circle closing but Maya Moore was undoubtedly the person who shaped my journey and her impact on me was immense after the game Caitlyn Clark mentioned how Maya Moore's influence on her basketball career was significant saying she was the person for me growing up in her retirement ceremony Moore highlighted the importance of love and support in her journey stating my life is a testament to what happens when we love a little girl well