words // Brandon Richard
This week has been the biggest of Minnesota Lynx forward Maya Moore's professional career to date. Not only did she nab her first playoff victory last night when the Lynx edged the San Antonio Silver Stars, but she was officially presented with the 2011 WNBA Rookie of the Year Award prior to the game. Moore led all rookies in scoring (13.2 ppg), minutes (28.0 mpg) and steals (1.4 spg). She ranked second amongst rookies in rebounds (4.6 rpg) and third in assists (2.7 apg). Maya is the third Lynx player to win the award, following Seimone Augustus in 2006 and Betty Lennox in 2000.
Of course, the biggest Maya news as it relates to our world is her endorsement deal with the Jordan Brand. She signed a multi-year contract with the company this past may, becoming the first female basketball player to officially represent Team Jordan. In celebration of Maya being named WNBA Rookie of the Year, let's take a look back at some of the Jordans she wore throughout the season.
For the most part, Maya stuck by the Jordan Fly Wade, and ironically wore the shoe a lot more than Dwyane Wade did this past season. Her primary shoe was the "Orion Blue" colorway, but she also broke out white and grey-based PEs, as well as three All-Star PE colorways for WNBA All-Star Weekend. When she wasn't wearing the Fly Wade, she rocked the CP3.IV, including a White/Pink Breast Cancer Awareness PE.
Keep an eye out for all of these shoes and more as we take a look at the Jordan footwear that helped guide Maya Moore to the WNBA Rookie of the Year.
Draft Day - Number 1 Overall - April 11, 2011
Media Day: April 12, 2011 - Jordan CP3.IV
Pre-Season Finale: May 31, 2011 - Jordan Fly Wade "Orion Blue"
9 Points, 4 Rebounds, 3 Assists, 1 Block
Regular Season Debut Warm-Ups: June 3, 2011 - Jordan Fly Wade "Orion Blue"
Regular Season Debut : June 3, 2011 - Jordan Fly Wade Grey PE
21 Points, 4 Rebounds, 4 Assists
Los Angeles Sparks vs. Minnesota Lynx: June 5, 2011 (Home Debut) - Jordan Fly Wade "Orion Blue"
16 Points, 3 Rebounds, 2 Steals
Tulsa Shock vs. Minnesota Lynx: June 7, 2011
7 Points, 7 Rebounds, 3 Assists, 3 Steals
Minnesota Lynx vs. Seattle Storm: June 9, 2011 - Jordan Fly Wade Grey PE
14 Points, 6 Rebounds, 1 Assist
Atlanta Dream vs. Minnesota Lynx: June 17, 2011 - CP3.IV White/Silver
13 Points, 2 Rebounds, 4 Assists, 3 Steals
Minnesota Lynx vs. Atlanta Dream: June 19, 2011 - Jordan Fly Wade "Orion Blue"
12 Points, 8 Rebounds, 5 Assists
Indiana Fever vs. Minnesota Lynx: June 26, 2011 - Jordan Fly Wade "Orion Blue"
21 Points, 4 Rebounds, 2 Assists
Minnesota Lynx vs. Tulsa Shock: June 30, 2011 - Jordan Fly Wade "Orion Blue"
11 Points, 7 Rebounds, 1 Assist, 1 Steal
Phoenix Mercury vs. Minnesota Lynx: July 13, 2011 - Jordan Fly Wade "Orion Blue"
15 Points, 5 Rebounds, 3 Assists
Minnesota Lynx vs. Phoenix Mercury: July 20, 2011 - Jordan Fly Wade "Orion Blue"
14 Points, 2 Rebounds, 2 Assists, 4 Steals
2011 WNBA All-Star Practice: July 22, 2011 - Jordan Fly Wade White/Orange All-Star PE
2011 WNBA All-Star Game: July 23, 2011 - Jordan Fly Wade Orange All-Star PEs
10 Points, 3 Rebounds, 3 Assists, 3 Steals
Los Angeles Sparks vs. Minnesota Lynx: July 26, 2011 - Jordan Fly Wade "Orion Blue"
8 Points, 3 Rebounds, 4 Assists, 3 Steals
Seattle Storm vs. Minnesota Lynx: July 29, 2011 - Jordan Fly Wade White/Blue PE
12 Points, 2 Rebounds, 6 Assists, 2 Steals
Phoenix Mercury vs. Minnesota Lynx: August 2, 2011 - Jordan CP3.IV Breast Cancer Awareness PE
22 Points, 3 Rebounds, 2 Assists, 4 Steals, 1 Block
San Antonio Silver Stars vs. Minnesota Lynx: August 4, 2011 - Jordan Fly Wade White/Blue PE
0 Points, 2 Rebounds, 1 Assist, 2 Blocks
Minnesota Lynx vs. Los Angeles Sparks: August 7, 2011 - Jordan Fly Wade Grey PE
10 Points, 2 Rebounds, 3 Assists, 2 Steals
Minnesota Lynx vs. Phoenix Mercury: August 9, 2011 - Jordan Fly Wade Grey PE
28 Points, 5 Rebounds, 1 Assists, 5 Steals
Minnesota Lynx vs. Washington Mystics: August 18, 2011 - Jordan Fly Wade Grey PE
14 Points, 4 Rebounds, 2 Assists, 4 Steals
Los Angeles Sparks vs. Minnesota Lynx: August 20, 2011 - Jordan Fly Wade White/Blue PE
7 Points, 7 Rebounds, 3 Assists
San Antonio Silver Stars vs. Minnesota Lynx: August 28, 2011 - Jordan Fly Wade White/Blue PE
19 Points, 12 Rebounds, 3 Assists, 1 Steal
Washington Mystics vs. Minnesota Lynx - August 30, 2011 - Jordan Fly Wade White/Blue PE
9 Points, 4 Rebounds, 2 Assists, 2 Steals
New York Liberty vs. Minnesota Lynx: September 2, 2011 - Jordan Fly Wade White/Blue PE
16 Points, 5 Rebounds, 3 Assists, 1 Steal, 1 Block
Minnesota Lynx vs. New York Liberty: September 4, 2011 - Jordan Fly Wade Grey PE
19 Points, 6 Rebounds, 2 Assists, 1 Block
Chicago Sky vs. Minnesota Lynx: September 8, 2011 - Jordan Fly Wade Blue/White PE
16 Points, 7 Rebounds, 2 Assists, 1 Steal, 2 Blocks
Minnesota Lynx vs. Phoenix Mercury: September 11, 2011 - Jordan Fly Wade Grey PE
15 Points, 2 Rebounds, 2 Assists, 1 Steal
