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Golden State Warriors youth movement is on a timeline for success

By William Spencer

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 11: Moses Moody #4 of the Golden State Warriors is congratulated by Jonathan Kuminga #00 after Moody scored and was fouled on the shot against the Portland Trail Blazers during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game at Chase Center on October 11, 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 11: Moses Moody #4 of the Golden State Warriors is congratulated by Jonathan Kuminga #00 after Moody scored and was fouled on the shot against the Portland Trail Blazers during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game at Chase Center on October 11, 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /
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With the core of Jordan Poole, James Wiseman, Moses Moody, and Jonathan Kuminga, the future looks bright for the next Golden State Warriors dynasty. The limited available minutes, fortunately, have not diminished the potential or expectations for the developing foundation for the next rendition of franchise.

In critical moments of the Christmas Classic, Golden State Warriors’ head coach Steve Kerr summoned his young players to play vital roles.

With Stephen Curry, Andrew Wiggins and JaMychal Green unavailable, the outcome of this game was trusted with the future of the franchise. Wiseman played brief minutes and showed that this time in Santa Cruz was well spent. While he didn’t score, the 21-year-old was active and effective on the glass with five defensive rebounds. Wiseman’s most impressive contribution was his improved ability to stay in front of quicker guards with an overall commitment to his much-improved defensive game.

The second overall pick of the 2020 draft displayed his newly acquired knowledge of the art of setting, improvising, and changing angles of screens resulting in open looks for shooters.

Jonathan Kuminga played 17 minutes with a +21 net rating at game’s end, while also tallying seven points and four rebounds. Playing committed, aggressive defense on a combination of Memphis players, Kuminga displayed his ability to become a lockdown defender.

Moses Moody’s 17 minutes mirrored Kuminga’s time on the floor, contributing ten points on shooting splits of 4-for-7 from the field and 1-for-3 from distance while contributing two rebounds.

On two-way contracts, Ty Jerome and Anthony Lamb can not go unnoticed for their efforts in this critical win. The play of both has been substantial in recent outings, with combined stat totals of 39 minutes, 25 points on 8-for-12 shooting from the field and 5-for-8 from three-point range. They also contributed seven rebounds, two assists, three steals and a block, with Jerome finishing with a team-high +23 net rating.

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The fanbase has been at odds over trusting Curry’s legacy with undeveloped youth, but while remaining cautious, Warrior fans should be optimistic about what they witnessed on Christmas Day. Curry’s legacy is safe in Curry’s own hands, and the kids could soon be ready and willing to contribute.

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