Maya April Moore is an American professional player in basketball who plays for the Minnesota Lynx. She was named Performer of the Year by Sports Illustrated in 2017 and has been called the greatest women's basketball winner ever. Her nearly ten-year career in the WNBA spanned almost a decade. However, she has just taken a break.
Moore's faith has influenced her journey to becoming an NBA player
Maya Moore, in addition to her basketball career, also dedicated time to her faith by singing in Passion City Choir as well attending Passion City Church. She also participates in the Passion City Podcast and speaks on faith and criminal justice advocacy. The church believes in radical grace as well as the knowing truth. Sermons are directed towards whole-life worship, justice and evangelism. Reggie, the husband of her, began attending six-months ago.
Moore was a player for the Georgia Metros between 2005 and 2006.
Maya Moore was a member of the Georgia Metros 16U Nike Travel Team, 2005 and 2006. Her team was 73-6 that year, and she won MVP honors. They won four National Championships. Morgan Toles (the young player) and D'Andra Moss (the college level basketball player) were some of her teammates. She also played basketball on the University of Connecticut ladies' basketball team.
Moore was a player for the U.S. Olympic Basketball Team in 2012.
Maya Moore was among four Minnesotans that competed in 2012 for the U.S. Olympic Basketball Team. She was the second American player to be selected for the team. Her efforts helped the United States earn the gold medal in 2012. The U.S. women’s basketball squad won six golds medals in eight games including two in London.
Moore's WNBA playing career has been put on hold.
Maya Moore, 25, has announced her decision to not return to the WNBA Court this season. The 25-year-old last played for the Minnesota Lynx in 2018. In February, she said that she would be taking some time off to pursue her ministry dreams and to focus on family. Moore has also been working hard to release Jonathan Irons, a teenager who was convicted of the same crimes.
Jonathan Irons, Moore’s husband, was convicted of a burglary in 2007 and a shooting in 2007.
Moore met Irons at her Missouri godparents. She also met his great-uncle, who introduced them to the rest of the family. Irons was 16 when he was convicted for a burglary and shooting at a home owned by a white man. Stanley Stotler, the homeowner, identified Irons as the perpetrator. He was convicted by the jury and sent to prison.
Moore proposed to Irons the night he was released
Moore proposed to Irons the night after a judge overturned Irons' conviction for aggravated attack. Irons' conviction was overturned by the judge after he mentioned problems with the case investigation. The couple have been engaged and are planning to start a foundation in support of wrongfully convicted. Moore will be returning to basketball this spring.
Moore has a baby boy with Irons
Maya Moore has just revealed the birth of her first child with husband Jonathan Irons. The baby boy was birthed in February 2022. The couple married in 2020 after Jonathan was released from prison. It is unclear if the couple are still together. Jonathan and Maya had a close friendship in prison.