Maya April Moore plays professional basketball in the USA 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. Although her WNBA career spanned nearly a decade, she recently took a break.
Moore's faith has influenced her journey to becoming an NBA player
Maya Moore spent her time singing in the Passion City Choir and going to Passion City Church, as well as her basketball career. She is also a part of the Passion City Podcast, and speaks about faith and criminal justice advocacy. The church is committed radical grace and to the discovery of truth. Sermons are designed to encourage whole-life worship of God and justice. Reggie, her husband began attending six month ago.
Moore played for the Georgia Metros in 2005 and 2006
Maya Moore was an athlete for the Georgia Metros 16U Nike Travel Team between 2005 and 2006. Her team was 73-6 in 2005, and she received MVP honors. The team went on to win four National Championships. Morgan Toles was her junior teammate, as well as D'Andra and D'Andra Moss, who later went on to play college basketball. She was also a member of the University of Connecticut's women's basketball team.
Moore represented the U.S. Women’s Olympic Basketball Team in 2012.
Maya Moore was one of four Minnesotans who competed for the U.S. Women's Olympic Basketball Team in 2012. She was the second American player to be selected for the team. Her efforts helped the United States earn the gold medal in 2012. Six gold medals were won by the U.S. women’s basketball team in eight games, two of them 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. Last time she played for the Minnesota Lynx was 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 been trying to get Jonathan Irons out of prison for his crimes at 16 years old.
Moore's husband Jonathan Irons was convicted of a burglary and shooting in 2007
Moore met Irons at her Missouri 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 recognized Irons and convicted him. He was convicted by the jury and sent to prison.
Moore proposed a proposal to Irons the night that he was freed
Moore proposed Irons to him on the same night that a judge overturned Irons’ conviction for aggravated attacking. Irons was convicted of aggravated assault. The judge overturned his conviction citing issues with the investigation. They are now engaged and will start a foundation to assist wrongfully convicted people. Moore will return to basketball in spring.
Moore is expecting a 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. Following Jonathan's release from prison, they were married in 2020. It is unclear if the couple are still together. Jonathan and Maya were in prison together, where they formed a close friendship.