Maya April Moore, an American professional basketball player, currently plays for 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 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 was a basketball player, but she also spent time in her faith singing in the Passion City Choir and attending Passion City Church. She also speaks on faith, criminal justice advocacy, and is a member of the Passion City Podcast. The church is dedicated to radical grace and knowable truth. Sermons aim to promote whole-life worship and justice. Reggie, her husband began attending six month ago.
Moore played in Georgia Metros' 2005-2006 seasons
Maya Moore represented the Georgia Metros 16U Nike Travel Team during 2005 and 2006. Her team was 73-6 that year, and she won MVP honors. The team won four National Championships. Morgan Toles, D'Andra Moss, and other young basketball players were among her teammates. She also played basketball on the University of Connecticut ladies' basketball team.
Moore played for the U.S. Women's Olympic Basketball Team in 2012
Maya Moore, one of four Minnesotans competing for the U.S. Olympic Basketball Team in 2012, was Maya Moore. She was second to be selected to the team. This helped the United States win their 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 has made it clear that she will be leaving the WNBA court for this season. Last played for Minnesota Lynx in 2018, at the age of 25. She stated in February that she would take some time off to fulfill her ministry goals and focus on her family. Moore has been working with Jonathan Irons to free him from prison for the crime he committed when he was 16.
Jonathan Irons, Moore's husband was convicted in 2007 of burglary and shooting.
Moore met Irons in Missouri while she was visiting her godparents. She also met her great-uncle, who introduced them the rest of their family. Irons, then 16, was convicted of burglary and shooting in the house of a white male. Stanley Stotler identified Irons, the victim, as a homeowner. He was convicted of the crime by the jury and sentenced to imprisonment.
Moore proposed to Irons the night he was released
Moore proposed to Irons the night after a judge overturned Irons' conviction for aggravated attack. After citing problems in the investigation, the judge overturned Irons’ conviction. The couple has been engaged and plans to establish a foundation that will assist wrongfully sentenced individuals. Moore plans to return to basketball in the spring.
Moore is expecting a boy with Irons
Maya Moore and Jonathan Irons have just announced the birth their first child. The baby boy was delivered in February 2022. The couple were married in 2020, after Jonathan was released. It is unknown if the couple still live together. Jonathan and Maya were in prison together, where they formed a close friendship.