2 reasons why the Golden State Warriors has a perfect 2021 NBA Draft

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 27: Moses Moody #5 of the Arkansas Razorbacks reacts after a call against the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles during the second half in the Sweet Sixteen round of the 2021 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on March 27, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images) /

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The Golden State Warriors added an instant contributor in Moses Moody

“Safe bet to be a productive player for years. His ceiling, however, is unknown,” is how The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor described Moody. He, prior to the draft, ranked him as the 14th-best prospect, exactly where he ended up going.

Moody was a four-star recruit that thrived in his one season in Arkansas. He averaged 16.8 points per game. The most impressive part of Moody’s game is his decision-making, coughing up just 1.6 turnovers per game in college.

At 6-foot-5, Moody is also a terrific defender and has the tool to continue to improve in that department. While, as O’Connor noted, his upside remains limited, there’s no denying that he could instantly provide a viable option behind Andrew Wiggins.

Moody shot 43 percent from the field and 36 percent from deep. He’s also a terrific free-throw shooter. Combine all those, and he should be able to make a solid bench player for Steve Kerr‘s Warriors.

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The Warriors drafted a solid player to come off their bench and a high-flying, ultra-athletic player to potentially be the face of the franchise in a few seasons. For those reasons, I’d say this draft was almost as good as they come for Golden State.

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