2 Young players the Warriors should develop, 1 to give up on
By Tyler Watts
Develop: Moses Moody
Moody was the 14th overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, and he has struggled to lock down a consistent nightly role. He improved in year two, but Moody still averaged just 13.0 minutes per game, and his numbers do not leap off the screen.
Every time he was sent to the G League, Moody dominated the competition. They only played the 6’6 wing nine games in Santa Cruz over two seasons because he averaged 27.7 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 1.4 steals in 34.0 minutes per game.
The 21-year-old was in the Warriors’ nightly rotation in the playoffs as he averaged 13.4 minutes per game and shot 59.1 percent from 3-point range. He is ready for more playing time, but can he get it?
Golden State is going to play Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, Andrew Wiggins, and Chris Paul significant minutes. There will be a competition for who gets the sixth-most playing time. Moses Moody will battle Kevon Looney and Jonathan Kuminga for that role. Both young talents are behind Klay and Wiggins on the wing. Looney likely starts at the five with CP3 replacing him in the closing lineup. Who will be the first wing off the bench?
The Dubs should develop the winner of that battle and look to move from the loser as they chase a championship in 2024.