Is Moses Moody an NBA caliber player? HE PULLED A MAGIC TRICK, HES NOT AN NBA PLAYER!!! HES A CHINA LEVEL PLAYER!!!

[EvanZ]

If you're trusting Buddy Hield, you're setting yourself up to lose.

I'm sure the rationale will be a long-term trust, but for at least one Game 7, the Warriors don't advance without Hield.

Yes, that's quite clear. Can lightning strike twice? I hope so!

[SinceGatlingWasARookie]

I still do not like moody as a 6th man but I am fine with Moody as an 8th man now.

His shooting percentages and efficiency drop a great deal when he comes off the bench.

His shooting % have been mediocre outside of a two month stretch this season. He looked unplayable last night on offense despite being in multiple games that were just as important as yesterday's (as opposed to podz or buddy).

I think that Buddy Hield the splash bud is a better player than Moody. The only way I would want to play Moody I had a buddy Hield in the starting lineup is if the bench needed Buddy Hield. I think Jimmy Butler is a better bench score than Buddy Hield can be because Buddy Hield needs a team offense to be effective.

One of Steph Curry or Jimmy Butler needs to be on the floor with the bench players because Kuminga is our only other one on one scorer and our coaching staff has gotten sick of Kuminga’s flaws.

[wco81]

First quarter, Moses trying to create a shot at least 3 times, all ugly.

Then one layup attempt with some traffic, tries to double clutch and misses.

His only chance is assisted shots.

[vvoland]

First quarter, Moses trying to create a shot at least 3 times, all ugly.

Then one layup attempt with some traffic, tries to double clutch and misses.

His only chance is assisted shots.

I'm not sure what happened in April but he just hasn't been the same player (or shooter) since Feb ended.

[vvoland]

If you're trusting Buddy Hield, you're setting yourself up to lose.

I'm sure the rationale will be a long-term trust, but for at least one Game 7, the Warriors don't advance without Hield.

Yes, that's quite clear. Can lightning strike twice? I hope so!

Can it strike 3 times?

[wco81]

First quarter, Moses trying to create a shot at least 3 times, all ugly.

Then one layup attempt with some traffic, tries to double clutch and misses.

His only chance is assisted shots.

I'm not sure what happened in April but he just hasn't been the same player (or shooter) since Feb ended.

I think teams just started denying him open looks and he can't beat the closeouts.

A few times he gets the ball at the end of the shot clock and he can't create shots. Whatever he was working on during the offseason seems all gone now.

In any event, I don't know if Moody got any more minutes after this disastrous first quarter stint.

He should be better on defense than Podz or Buddy because he has more tools. But because he's a non factor on offense, looks like they're choosing to reduce his minutes.

Now with Curry hurt though, it's going to be all hands on deck. Surely Moody can do more than Spencer.

[vvoland]

First quarter, Moses trying to create a shot at least 3 times, all ugly.

Then one layup attempt with some traffic, tries to double clutch and misses.

His only chance is assisted shots.

I'm not sure what happened in April but he just hasn't been the same player (or shooter) since Feb ended.

I think teams just started denying him open looks and he can't beat the closeouts.

A few times he gets the ball at the end of the shot clock and he can't create shots. Whatever he was working on during the offseason seems all gone now.

In any event, I don't know if Moody got any more minutes after this disastrous first quarter stint.

He should be better on defense than Podz or Buddy because he has more tools. But because he's a non factor on offense, looks like they're choosing to reduce his minutes.

Now with Curry hurt though, it's going to be all hands on deck. Surely Moody can do more than Spencer.

This really might be it; the simplest answer is often the right one. Regarding his defense, it's tough to focus on that end if you're struggling so much on offense. The spencer thing is a real concern since with Steph out, he's the only PG on the roster. Sure we have dray and jimmy to 'run' the offense but we had trouble against a full court press in the past and I wouldn't be surprised to see the wolves go balls to the wall on Thu.

[EvanZ]

First quarter, Moses trying to create a shot at least 3 times, all ugly.

Then one layup attempt with some traffic, tries to double clutch and misses.

His only chance is assisted shots.

I'm not sure what happened in April but he just hasn't been the same player (or shooter) since Feb ended.

I think teams just started denying him open looks and he can't beat the closeouts.

A few times he gets the ball at the end of the shot clock and he can't create shots. Whatever he was working on during the offseason seems all gone now.

In any event, I don't know if Moody got any more minutes after this disastrous first quarter stint.

He should be better on defense than Podz or Buddy because he has more tools. But because he's a non factor on offense, looks like they're choosing to reduce his minutes.

Now with Curry hurt though, it's going to be all hands on deck. Surely Moody can do more than Spencer.

I personally think Moody is nursing something. He's always got ice on his knee basically the entire season. I think the good defense he was playing took a toll on the other end. My hope is he can figure all that out in the off season.

[vvoland]

I'm not sure what happened in April but he just hasn't been the same player (or shooter) since Feb ended.

I think teams just started denying him open looks and he can't beat the closeouts.

A few times he gets the ball at the end of the shot clock and he can't create shots. Whatever he was working on during the offseason seems all gone now.

In any event, I don't know if Moody got any more minutes after this disastrous first quarter stint.

He should be better on defense than Podz or Buddy because he has more tools. But because he's a non factor on offense, looks like they're choosing to reduce his minutes.

Now with Curry hurt though, it's going to be all hands on deck. Surely Moody can do more than Spencer.

I personally think Moody is nursing something. He's always got ice on his knee basically the entire season. I think the good defense he was playing took a toll on the other end. My hope is he can figure all that out in the off season.

You may be right and I also hope he'll come around next season. I think he just might be too slow (in his release, his driving, his gather, etc.) on offense to really become a reliable starter but if it's a minor injury, there's real hope for next year.

[Upperclass]

One of my pre-draft comps for Moses was Brandon Rush and that is looking more spot on with every start. It’s funny that he took the same jersey number too.

LMAO thats why this forum is great.

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Moody is a 10-12th man which is why he never got minutes consistently. He isnt good now either.. Keep in mind GP2 and Hield also dropped 20 vs that awful defense.

Right now they dont have a better option until Kuminga and to a lesser degree, Podz returns and he fits well with Jimmy defensively, but to get useful playoff minutes he'll need to learn to defend the post on switches.

I can't tell if this is a serious post or not.

Someone mentioned all of this weeks ago.

And making up an injury doesnt mean he will become some awesome contributor once recovered. He isnt on an injury report.. he just isnt good and thats fine. The front office just needs to improve at pinpointing useful players.. I would think this forum in particular would be aware of that.

Unless the owner mandated(which is possible).. Theres no reason Kuminga, Moody, Looney, Podz shouldnt have been packaged for a better fit or higher upside. Why not offer Kuminga/Moody for Deni Avdija last summer? Or Wendell Carter Jr.? Or even Capela if you can make it make sense. The Warriors may win a chip because of Jimmy and Steph (if healthy), but the front office has to do better at drafting and signing players that can actually contribute consistently.

If Jimmy doesnt tank his season to get traded, the Warriors likely miss the playoffs entirely.

[wco81]

Every player ices their knees now when they're sitting on the bench.

Not about injuries, probably keeping inflammation down as much as possible.

[vvoland]

How stocked would we all be to see MM and JK both get 20+ in a win today? hope springs eternal and all that.

[Nvnervous45]

Right now we're playing with house money. If we win game 2 at the target center, it'll take a herculean effort from everyone.

[powerball1373]

I don't think he's injured, I think he's in his own head now. Very reminiscent of Harrison Barnes in the Finals, where every time he shot, it felt like a miss.

[GQ Hot Dog]

The pace the Houston series was played at doesn't benefit Moody. Nothing about his game is quick. Neither his feet nor his shot. So the frenetic pace against Houston meant he rarely had the time to comfortably get his shot off. That was particularly true during the Warriors wins which was when the competition was highest.

Against Minny he should be able to find some rhythm because they're not nearly as aggressive defending on the perimeter. That said, he can't finish against Gobert so he should look to hit some midrange jumpers and floaters rather than attack the rim.

[Hoopstar23]

maybe i need to change the title...

[Impuniti]

LMAO thats why this forum is great.

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Moody is a 10-12th man which is why he never got minutes consistently. He isnt good now either.. Keep in mind GP2 and Hield also dropped 20 vs that awful defense.

Right now they dont have a better option until Kuminga and to a lesser degree, Podz returns and he fits well with Jimmy defensively, but to get useful playoff minutes he'll need to learn to defend the post on switches.

I can't tell if this is a serious post or not.

Someone mentioned all of this weeks ago.

And making up an injury doesnt mean he will become some awesome contributor once recovered. He isnt on an injury report.. he just isnt good and thats fine. The front office just needs to improve at pinpointing useful players.. I would think this forum in particular would be aware of that.

Unless the owner mandated(which is possible).. Theres no reason Kuminga, Moody, Looney, Podz shouldnt have been packaged for a better fit or higher upside. Why not offer Kuminga/Moody for Deni Avdija last summer? Or Wendell Carter Jr.? Or even Capela if you can make it make sense. The Warriors may win a chip because of Jimmy and Steph (if healthy), but the front office has to do better at drafting and signing players that can actually contribute consistently.

If Jimmy doesnt tank his season to get traded, the Warriors likely miss the playoffs entirely.

Welp, you have been onto something. Fairplay.

[powerball1373]

Moses is now 0-5, 0-4, and 0-5 in his last 3 games... no bueno...

[superunknown]

after 4 years ths is objectively bad.

[statsman]

Moses is now 0-5, 0-4, and 0-5 in his last 3 games... no bueno...

Yep. And going into the game prior, now 0 for his last 16 FGAs.