Maya April Moore (American professional basketball player) currently plays for Minnesota Lynx. She was named the 2017 Performer-of-the Year by Sports Illustrated and has been called one of the greatest women's basketball winners. Although her WNBA career spanned nearly a decade, she recently took a break.
Moore's faith helped her on her path to becoming a professional basketball 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 participates in the Passion City Podcast and speaks on faith and criminal justice advocacy. The church is committed radical grace and to the discovery of truth. Sermons are geared towards whole-life worship and justice. Reggie, the husband of her, began attending six-months ago.
Moore played in Georgia Metros' 2005-2006 seasons
Maya Moore was part of the Georgia Metros 16U Nike Travel Team 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 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 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 team won six gold 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. The 25-year-old last played for the Minnesota Lynx in 2018. She said in February that Moore would be taking a vacation to pursue her dreams of becoming a minister and to concentrate on her family. Moore has been working with Jonathan Irons to free him from prison for the crime he committed when he was 16.
Moore's husband Jonathan Irons was convicted of a burglary and shooting in 2007
Moore met Irons during a visit to her Missouri godparents. She also met his great-uncle, who introduced them to the rest of the family. Irons was 16 years of age when he was convicted in a burglary case and shot at the white home of a man. Stanley Stotler, the homeowner, identified Irons as the perpetrator. The jury convicted him of the crime and sentenced him to prison.
Moore proposed to Irons the night he was released
Moore proposed Irons to Irons when a judge revoked his conviction for the aggravated offense. The judge overturned Irons' conviction after he cited problems with the investigation into the case. The couple is now engaged and plan to start a foundation to help wrongfully convicted individuals. Moore will return to basketball in 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 conceived 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 became close friends in prison.