The Warriors not only bet on Jonathan Kuminga in the 2021 draft class. After JK was the 7th overall pick, the franchise selected Moses Moody as the 14th overall pick. Last year, GM Mike Dunleavy was adamant about keeping the Warriors’ young core intact. This did help them, as Moody saw career-best minutes per game during the regular season and playoffs. However, if he wants to secure a starting position in the squad, he will need to refine his skills, which he recently showcased to the world, and the fans are optimistic.
There is no secret to what a stalemate situation is developing around Kuminga. The team has received offers not to their liking, and even JK has rejected a two-year, $45 million deal. Now, it’s wait and watch, and the only active offer on the table remains a one-year, $7.9 million qualifying offer. Amid this off-season issue, the GSW needs to find a partner for Stephen Curry, who can actively participate by being the point of attack. It seems Moody has received that message, and the supporters are all in.
Moses Moody was working on his ball placement off the dribble during the practice session. It wasn’t the regular 1v1 practice; there was even a stick so he could focus on shooting oversize and length. Thus helping him optimize his dribbling skills. The 23-year-old was just focused on getting downhill and scoring the bucket by being robust inside the paint. The drill already had 3 to 4 players inside, which made it hard enough for the Arkansas alum.
Through 74 games last season, Moody averaged 9.8 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.3 assists while shooting 37.4% from beyond the arc. Following the team’s blockbuster acquisition of Jimmy Butler, Moody’s role increased significantly. From the 31 games, the 23-year-old started 29 of them, averaging 10.8 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 1.5 assists, and shooting 34.4% from 3-point range. Suggesting that Steve Kerr is ready to trust another guard to be the leader in the attack.
After all, with their Chef Curry going down against the Wolves, the team looked clueless in attack. One way to improve could be better integration of Moody. Overall, last season, he had a usage rate of 17.4%, but without Curry in the lineup, it increased significantly to 19.6%, as per StatMuse. That’s why the Dub nation is happy to the guard taking onus on himself to improve.
Jonathan Kuminga’s role is questioned as Moody finds all the love in the Golden State
Recently, even Jimmy Butler shared his workout routine. This would be his 15th season, and still, the practice was a full-blown one, with a promise to the fans. ““season 15 loading… (jb4 otw too).” So, seeing a youngster in Moody pulling his weight, too, had the fanbase glowing, especially after the tough loss in the playoffs. “Moses Moody getting work in I like what he’s working on.” But not everybody is feeling the love.
Moses Moody getting work in I like what he’s working on
Via mosesmoody on IG pic.twitter.com/CuxGoPeilW
— CeeJay (@ceejaytalksball) August 17, 2025
Since there is a lot of drama surrounding Jonathan Kuminga, which has led to limiting the team from signing new players like Horford, one can understand why the Dub Nation wants the situation to change. With Moody showcasing his skills not being away from the trade drama, the fans were happy with one Warriors’ young guards. “This is what working on your game looks like not what kuminga doing“. In fact, JK is not the only young player in question.
Brandin Podziemski is 22 years old and has been with the team since 2023. He is another player vying for the starting position that Moody wants. But seeing the latter put in his workouts and going through rigorous training, one fan has chosen his winner. “i like moody at the 2 then podz“. Another netizen had a similar point of view. “Bro I need him to work on those handles all off season. He can legit be our starting 2 imo“. Being overlooked is what Moody and his team complained about even during the previous season.
“The people around Moses are frustrated with the lack of a role and consistency,” this was stated in a previous report. If Steve Kerr sees what the fans see, then Moody would have a much-improved role. “If he can be a ball handler vs pressure that gives Kerr more flexibility and Moses more mins ”. But Kerr is not known to work well with young players, now which players actually get a real chance this season is anybody’s guess. Just like that situation with Jonathan Kuminga and his trade destination.
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