Maya April Moore (American professional basketball player) currently plays for Minnesota Lynx. In 2017, Sports Illustrated named her Performer of The Year and she has been called the greatest female basketball winner. Her career in the WNBA has spanned almost a decade, but she has recently taken a hiatus.
Moore's faith shaped her journey to becoming a 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 speaks on faith, criminal justice advocacy, and is a member of the Passion City Podcast. The church believes in radical grace as well as the knowing truth. Sermons focus on whole-life worship as well as justice. Reggie, her husband began attending six month ago.
Moore was an actor for the Georgia Metros during 2005 and 2006.
Maya Moore was part of the Georgia Metros 16U Nike Travel Team 2005 and 2006. Her team was 73-6 the year she played and she won MVP. The team won 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 also played for the University of Connecticut women’s 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 player selected to the team, and helped the United States win the gold medal in 2012. In eight games, the U.S. women's basketball won six gold medals, two of which were in London.
Moore's WNBA career is now on hiatus
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. During this time, Moore has also been working to free Jonathan Irons from prison for the crimes he committed at the age of 16.
Jonathan Irons Moore's spouse was convicted for a burglary, shooting and other charges in 2007.
Moore met Irons in Missouri while she was visiting her godparents. She also met Irons' great-uncle who introduced them all to the rest. When Irons was 16 years old, he was convicted of a burglary and shooting at the home of a white man. Stanley Stotler, the homeowner, identified Irons as the perpetrator. The jury found him guilty and sentenced him for the crime to prison.
Moore proposed and Irons was born the night he got free.
Moore proposed to Irons on the night a judge overturned his conviction for aggravated assault. Irons' conviction was overturned after the judge cited issues in the 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 delivered in February 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.