WNBA player Renee Montgomery announced Thursday she was going to take the season off to work on social justice initiatives – following in the footsteps of basketball great Maya Moore. Montgomery, who would be entering her 12th season in the league and third with the Atlanta Dream, told reporters she felt nervous about giving up a basketball season but felt strongly about the decision she was making, according to ESPN. WNBA PLANS TO PLAY 2020 SEASON IN FLORIDA STARTING LATE JULY“I really took a leap of faith,” she said. But in the same breath, I felt strongly enough that I knew whatever happens, this is the right decision for me." WNBA LEGEND DIANA TAURASI REVEALS OWNERSHIP ASPIRATIONS, RIPS SPARKS IN VIDEOMontgomery had initially tweeted: “After much thought, I’ve decided to opt out of the 2020 WNBA season.

Source: Fox News June 19, 2020 13:18 UTC