The Top 5 Golden State Warriors with the most to prove next season

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 27: (L-R) Andrew Wiggins #22, Jordan Poole #3, Draymond Green #23, Kevon Looney #5, and Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors stand for the national anthem before Game Five of the Western Conference First Round NBA Playoffs against the Denver Nuggets at Chase Center on April 27, 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 27: (L-R) Andrew Wiggins #22, Jordan Poole #3, Draymond Green #23, Kevon Looney #5, and Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors stand for the national anthem before Game Five of the Western Conference First Round NBA Playoffs against the Denver Nuggets at Chase Center on April 27, 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /
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PORTLAND, OREGON – APRIL 09: Moses Moody of the Golden State Warriors reacts after his three point basket against the Portland Trail Blazers. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
PORTLAND, OREGON – APRIL 09: Moses Moody of the Golden State Warriors reacts after his three point basket against the Portland Trail Blazers. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) /

2. Moses Moody

Moses Moody was a revelation for the Warriors’ coaching staff during this year’s playoffs. An 0-2 series deficit in the first-round against the Sacramento Kings prompted some early rotational changes from head coach Steve Kerr. The insertion of Moody paid off right away for Golden State, with the Arkansas product taking no time at all to acclimate himself and make his presence felt on both ends of the court.

Like many of the Warriors’ bench players through the years, Moody did the little things and took what he was given. Throughout the postseason, the Warriors could rely on Moody to make smart basketball plays, hustle for extra possessions, and provide quality minutes on defense.

His minutes varied as coach Kerr continued to adjust and tweak his rotations, but through 12 postseason games, Moody averaged 5.8 points on an efficient 53.5% shooting from the field, and 59.1% shooting from three.

Moody has everything he needs to be an elite three-and-D wing in the NBA, and his off-season progression would go a long way toward fortifying Golden State’s bench, which ultimately let them down during this year’s playoffs.

He built up hype within the Warriors’ organization thanks to his impressive postseason play. Now, it’s on Moody to deliver for a full season and cement his spot in Kerr’s rotation.