Maya Moore To Receive the Arthur Ashe Courage Award During 2021 ESPYS

ESPN has announced that Maya Moore will receive the Arthur Ashe Courage Award during the ESPYS on July 10.

(ESPN)

What’s Happening:

WNBA superstar and activist Maya Moore will be receiving the Arthur Ashe Courage Award during the ESPYS.
Moore, one of the best basketball players in the world at age 29, stepped away from the game to fight for a man named Jonathan Irons, who she believed was wrongly convicted of burglary and assault and sentenced to 50 years in prison.
The award will be presented by Robin Roberts at the 2021 ESPYS on Saturday, July 10 at 8:00 pm ET on ABC, which will be hosted by Anthony Mackie.
ESPN’s 30 for 30 will be taking a closer look at Moore’s story in “Breakaway,” premiering on July 13 at 9:00 pm ET on ESPN.

What They’re Saying:

Maya Moore: “I’m so honored to be able to continue to share this powerful story with the world by receiving the Arthur Ashe Courage Award. In the face of injustice, the courage to care about justice, human dignity and freedom is now able to be celebrated in this momentous way and I’m so happy for Jonathan and all who helped contribute to this victory!”
Rob King, Senior Vice President and Editor-At-Large ESPN Content: “Maya’s courage lies not just in her decision to step away from a basketball career full of unprecedented success. Instead, her commitment to live a life unerringly devoted to faith, family and justice sets a shining example for anyone seeking their own path toward having a real and lasting impact on the world. We’re so honored to celebrate her with the Arthur Ashe Courage Award.”