Maya Moore Declines WNBA All-Star Captain Role

Lynx forward Maya Moore is relinquishing her role as an All-Star game captain despite being the leading vote-getter.

Moore cited having too many commitments as part of Minnesota hosting the game.

Third-leading vote-getter, Sparks forward Candace Parker, will replace Moore as team captain. All-Star rosters will be revealed on Thursday.

As to why she turned down being an All-Star Game captain, Maya Moore said she realized she had too many commitments as part of the Lynx hosting the game, Pat Borzi reports for espnW.https://t.co/jdsu9Ii1Sf

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