Golden State Warriors: 3 Players hitting their strides

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 21: Otto Porter Jr. #32 of the Golden State Warriors warms up before the game against the Houston Rockets at Chase Center on January 21, 2022 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 21: Otto Porter Jr. #32 of the Golden State Warriors warms up before the game against the Houston Rockets at Chase Center on January 21, 2022 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
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Golden State Warriors (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
Golden State Warriors (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

3. Moses Moody

Entering the NBA, Moses Moody appeared to have the perfect skill set to become an instant impact player on a competitive team.

Although, he joined a team that was a bit more than competitive. The rookie began his career on one of the best teams in the league, shrinking the margin for error and making it more difficult for him to find his balance.

Fast forward to the mid-point of the season and Moody is hitting his stride.

He started in back-to-back games to fill in for Klay Thompson, scoring 11 points on 4-of-7 shooting in Houston before putting up a career-high 20 points on 6-of-10 3-point shooting in a comeback victory over San Antonio.

It was Moody who fought for extra possessions all night long, racking up 7 rebounds and helping to make the game-winning play.

We can expect Moody’s role to be reduced again once Klay ramps up to full speed but Moody’s all-around talent has been on display in the meantime.