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3 Warriors who are playing for their future in Golden State

By Peter O'Keefe

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - NOVEMBER 27: Kyle Anderson #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves drives to the basket between Jordan Poole #3 and JaMychal Green #1 of the Golden State Warriors in the third quarter at Target Center on November 27, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Warriors defeated the Timberwolves 137-114. 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 David Berding/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - NOVEMBER 27: Kyle Anderson #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves drives to the basket between Jordan Poole #3 and JaMychal Green #1 of the Golden State Warriors in the third quarter at Target Center on November 27, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Warriors defeated the Timberwolves 137-114. 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 David Berding/Getty Images) /
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There remains question marks on Moses Moody’s long-term future with the Golden State Warriors. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
There remains question marks on Moses Moody’s long-term future with the Golden State Warriors. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

Moses Moody

It’s no secret the Warriors were shopping Moses Moody in the final day before last month’s trade deadline. Ultimately there was nothing of value offered the other way, leaving the 20-year-old on Golden State’s roster despite his rather disappointing season so far.

Heading into the season with three recent lottery picks, Moody was seen as the most ready-to-go of the Warriors’ young players in terms of immediate contributions. Having more than held his own during important minutes in the Western Conference Finals last May, some of the the front office’s offseason decisions were predicated on the expectation that Moody would be a genuine rotation player.

That’s failed to be the case, with much debate centering on what variance of blame Moody, Steve Kerr, and the development staff should have on his situation. With a solid perimeter shot and decent size and athleticism that suggests defensive upside, Moody certainly has attributes that indicates there’s a long-term NBA player within him.

The issue is none of those attributes have developed into anything even close to beyond league average. He’s solid, his minutes aren’t a disaster like James Wiseman’s often were, but there’s nothing there yet that screams a difference-making aspect at NBA level. Compare that to fellow 2021 lottery pick Jonathan Kuminga who has eye-catching athleticism and explosion, allowing him to be a high-level defender and unique rim presence for the Warriors already.

In Moody’s favour is the fact he earns just $3.9 million next season. He’s unlikely to get too much more opportunity this season to make a significant opportunity, but he should certainly view every second as life or death.

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