LeBron James paid tribute to WNBA icon Maya Moore after her jersey retirement ceremony, calling her an “Absolute LEGEND!!” ¹. James, who also has four NBA championships, shared his excitement on social media, highlighting Moore’s jersey hanging alongside other former players at the Target Center. Moore, who played for the Minnesota Lynx for seven years, won four championships, one MVP, and other accolades during her career.
James wasn’t the only one to praise Moore, as Michael Jordan’s brand also honored her with a special jacket and golden Air Jordans ¹. Moore was the first female athlete to endorse Jordan’s brand in 2011. The ceremony was attended by thousands of fans, and many more took to social media to congratulate Moore on her legacy.
Moore’s jersey retirement marks a significant milestone in her career, and she joins the ranks of other Lynx legends like Sylvia Fowles, Lindsay Whalen, Rebekkah Brunson, and Seimone Augustus ¹. The five players were key contributors to the Lynx’s success between 2011 and 2018 and are now reunited with their jerseys retired.
Caitlin Clark, a young WNBA player, also showed her respect for Moore by wearing a “Maya Moore retirement shirt” during a game against the Lynx ¹. Clark has often spoken about Moore being her idol and recalled how she would drive four hours with her father to watch a Lynx game. Moore’s legacy continues to inspire generations of basketball players and fans alike.
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