Wonderful article about Maya Moore

[Hedge]

I admire her view that life is about more than basketball

Maya Moore Left Basketball. A Prisoner Needed Her Help. (Published 2019)

Moore, a W.N.B.A. star, said she wanted to translate social justice talk into action. Now she is on a sabbatical this season trying to help free a man she believes was wrongly convicted.

www.nytimes.com

 

[Jackalope]

Interesting article about what Maya Moore is really doing since taking time off from basketball. You may or may not get blocked by the NYT 4 articles a month rule if you don't have an account. Bookmark the article and wait until July 1st. .

While I miss Maya being on the court, I applaud her desire to fight for and make a difference. Its takes efforts like hers to foster meaningful change.

Maya Moore Left Basketball. A Prisoner Needed Her Help. (Published 2019)

Moore, a W.N.B.A. star, said she wanted to translate social justice talk into action. Now she is on a sabbatical this season trying to help free a man she believes was wrongly convicted.

www.nytimes.com

 

[bschwartz]

Putting action to words...the piece really moved me. I love basketball but this stuff seems more important. So awesome people like Maya, Tina and Stewie went through Storrs. #Thankful

 

[UConnCat]

She is a special person. A UConn treasure. One of many.

 

[nickp91]

This is a good piece on what Maya Moore has been doing away from the WNBA

 

[huskeynut]

Great article about a very special person. I hope all understand Maya' calling.

 

[RockyMTblue2]

She's an old soul following her heart. I wish her well. On her narrower quest, I'd commute his sentence and give him a chance particularly given the travesties about who does get released - like last week's announcement that a guy who slaughtered his wife and children is getting out. The justice system needs work to be right for us all.

 

[Sonny44]

I applaud Maya, a true Christian lady putting her values to work. We could use many more like her.

 

[salvagedsam]

Maya Moore is awesome. I hope she runs for political office some day.

 

[andy34]

I was blown away reading this earlier today. All I knew was Maya was taking time off to focus on her faith, but I didn't really have a sense of what that actually constituted. This is some absolutely incredible stuff from her. For anyone who hasn't read the article, she has befriended and become a fierce advocate for a prisoner she believes was wrongly convicted, and she's helping fund his legal team's efforts to reopen the case. Everyone should read the article, I can't overstate how impressive she is.

 

[Gabbyfan]

I seem to remember Maya was a very smart college student....smart enough to be considered for a rhodes scholarship. If finding justice for wrongly accused prisoners is her new calling, I would think she should go to law school and become an attorney .

 

[Justice]

Bless her heart. I selfishly want her back on the court to watch her play. However recognizing she is such a special person the world needs her not just UCONN fans

 

[boontonbomber]

Not surprised to see what this rare young woman is up to. Never any doubt, as we have watched her over the years, that Maya is a very special person. Gotta wonder what's up with Geno, though, saying he was "very , very surprised" to hear why she was not playing. Really, Geno??

 

[Blueconn]

Don’t be surprised if Maya eventually becomes President of the United States. Whether it’s phenomenal basketball skills, academic excellence, or moral decency...#23 has always been a star.

 

[veryolddog]

Maybe she should follow the path that the Kim person did by having an interview with the President and seek a pardon for this fellow. This might be a prudent tactic since the President is open to justice system reform.

 

[CTrefugee]

I admire that she is true to her faith and walks the walk. It is unlike many celebrities who talk the walk.