Maya Moore Net Worth: Lynx Star Would Earn $117,000 If She Didn't Sit Out

Maya Moore is a WNBA star who had to sit out a season for personal reasons. Because she refused to play, she went on to lose $117,000.

According to the TrendsCelebNow, the Lynx superstar’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $5 million. With a lot of accolades under her name plus being a proven winner inside and outside the basketball court, it is not that surprising that her net worth could get that big.

Aside from her WNBA salary, Moore makes money from endorsements. She is a Nike ambassador, on top of representing United Airlines, United Way and Pepsi Max Zero Calories. Unknown to many, she is also a producer and an actress and some of the films under her credit are “First Step,” “Uncle Drew: Chapter 3” and “Scouting Myself.” Given her achievements, making money seems to be not on her mind at the moment.

Moore decided to dedicate all her focus and efforts in ministry work last year. This season, she claims she will now focus on criminal justice reform, per Sports Illustrated. She announced the decision last year, after saying that she felt she needed to invest more time in helping others and serving her ministry. Turning down to play means she also lost her income for one year.

Moore is set to receive $117,000 this season. Last year, she already lost $115,000 due to sitting out one year. Per Spotrac, the 31-year-old is earning $58,500 per year. For a player her caliber, that sum can be considered a bargain. On the other hand, losing money during the uncertain times is no joke, but to the former MVP, basketball at this stage of her life is not a top priority.

Moore has virtually won everything on the court: MVP, Rookie of the Year, WNBA All-Rookie First Team, 3-time All-Star, 2-time Olympic gold winner and 4-time WNBA champion. Her biggest motivation and accomplishment is outside the basketball court.

The University of Connecticut alumna has been vocal in decreasing the pay gap between male and female professional basketball players in the U.S. With the Black Lives Matter movement taking the nation by storm, Moore has utilized her platform and influence to do good to others, even if that means stepping out of the spotlight she grew up in.

Thank to Moore, Jonathan Irons has now been freed. He was charged with burglary and assault when he was 16 and was locked up as a result. Moore, through her works with prison ministry, got involved and was instrumental in Irons’ release. And she recently acknowledged that the fight has just started.