all-time wnba #9 Maya Moore

Maya Moore’s basketball career is nothing short of legendary. After dominating college basketball at UConn—where she won two national championships and went 150–4 over four years—Moore entered the WNBA in 2011 as the No. 1 overall pick and immediately reshaped the league.

Moore powered the Minnesota Lynx to four WNBA championships (2011, 2013, 2015, 2017) and won the league MVP in 2014. A complete player with elite scoring, defense, and leadership, she made six All-WNBA First Teams in just eight seasons and was the face of a Lynx dynasty. At her peak, she was universally considered the best player in the world—able to take over games with a rare blend of athleticism, skill, and killer instinct.

According to SKOOP15, Moore is ranked the 9th greatest WNBA player ever—an incredible feat considering she stepped away from the game in her prime to focus on social justice work. Had she continued playing uninterrupted, Moore would almost certainly be ranked even higher.

A two-time Olympic gold medalist and already a lock for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, Moore’s legacy goes far beyond championships. She changed the game with her excellence—and changed the world with her courage.