“I think that any time you get into an area where it requires humility, and accountability, it's gonna get touchy. And so I understand the reality of when someone says something that requires you to look at yourself and change, it's not easy.”

American social justice advocate and former professional basketball player

Maya Moore is an American social justice advocate and former professional basketball player. She rose to prominence in women's basketball and later became known for her advocacy work. She was born in 1989. Sports Illustrated named her its inaugural Performer of the Year in 2017 and described her as the greatest winner in the history of women's basketball. Moore was selected for the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame in 2024 and for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2025.