Maya April Moore is an American professional player in basketball who plays for the Minnesota Lynx. She was named Sports Illustrated's Performer of Year in 2017 and has been hailed as the greatest woman's basketball player ever. Her career in WNBA has spanned nearly a decade. She recently took a short break.
Moore's faith helped her on her path to becoming a professional basketball player
Maya Moore dedicated her time to her faith and sang in the Passion City Choir. She also attended Passion City Church. She also contributes to the Passion City Podcast and speaks about faith as well as criminal justice advocacy. The church is dedicated to radical grace and knowable 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 an athlete for the Georgia Metros 16U Nike Travel Team between 2005 and 2006. Her team finished 73-6 that year and she was awarded MVP. The team won four National Championships. Morgan Toles, D'Andra Moss, and other young basketball players were among her teammates. She has also played basketball for the University of Connecticut women's team.
Moore played for the U.S. Women's Olympic Basketball Team in 2012
Maya Moore was the Minnesotan who competed for U.S. Women’s Olympic Basketball Team 2012. She was the second player selected to the team, and helped the United States win the gold medal in 2012. Six gold medals were won in eight games by the U.S. Women's Basketball team, including two in London.
Moore's WNBA professional 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. She announced in February that she would be taking a break to follow her ministry dreams and focus on her family. Moore has been trying to get Jonathan Irons out of prison for his crimes at 16 years old.
Jonathan Irons Moore, Moore's wife was convicted in 2007 for burglary and shooting.
Moore met Irons at her Missouri godparents. She also met her great-uncle, who introduced them the rest of their 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 recognized Irons's identity as the perpetrator. He was sentenced to prison after he was convicted by a jury.
Moore proposed to Irons the night he was released
Moore proposed Irons to Irons when a judge revoked his conviction for the aggravated offense. Irons was convicted of aggravated assault. The judge overturned his conviction citing issues with the investigation. The couple have been engaged and are planning to start a foundation in support of wrongfully convicted. Moore plans to play basketball again in the spring.
Moore is having a baby boy in the company of Irons
Maya Moore and Jonathan Irons have just announced the birth their first child. The baby boy was born February 20, 2022. After Jonathan was released, the couple wed in 2020. It is unclear if the couple are still together. Jonathan and Maya had a close friendship in prison.