Some have questioned Moses Moody’s future with the Golden State Warriors because of his difficulty maintaining a regular spot in the starting lineup despite the team’s predilection for veterans with NBA championship experience.
Bleacher Report named Moody as one of the possible options while listing the five young players who might need to be traded during the winter.
Grant Hughes stated, “It was perplexing when Moses Moody couldn’t consistently break into the Golden State Warriors rotation ahead of championship-winning veterans.”
Opportunities continue to elude Moody, with Andrew Wiggins not living up to his 2022 peak and Klay Thompson’s performance falling. This is because veteran players like Gary Payton II and rookies like Brandin Podziemski are starting to take the field.
Moody often displays important effort, energy, and a potent slashing game while recording career highs with 17.1 minutes and 7.8 points per game. However, it appears that he is in a situation where his adaptability falls short of the Warriors’ unique requirements. Payton is the team’s first choice for imposing defense; Podziemski and Chris Paul are their picks for explosive ball movement.
Even while the Warriors have demonstrated their willingness to include younger players—as evidenced by J ascent to the starting lineup and Trayce Jackson-Davis’ substantial playing time—Moody’s route to a consistent position is still unclear. Moody has been restricted by his inability to carve out a role with Golden State, mostly because he isn’t very effective as a spot-up threat when the floor is spaced apart. On any squad, this ability would be vital.
