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

[vvoland]

I hope folks don’t mind if I post about Moses in this thread.

Consistent use is a good thing. Moses has played 46 minutes with this starting lineup.

That’s more than any other five man unit he has played with this season.

In another two or three games, it will be more than any five man unit in his entire career.

I don't know what it is but his 3pt shot has been elite since the year turned. 42.5% on high volume is amazing, especially for moody. He's back down to 33% in Feb but he's been finishing at the rim more and taking more shots inside the arc as his minutes improved.

He's always been an up and down shooter but if he can finish inside at a high level when attacking closeouts, his upside can increase dramatically. He's always been a good defender and rebounder that can get hurt by quickness and sometimes falls asleep on shooters and box outs. So an above average 23 year old at both.

[Onus]

I hope folks don’t mind if I post about Moses in this thread.

Consistent use is a good thing. Moses has played 46 minutes with this starting lineup.

That’s more than any other five man unit he has played with this season.

In another two or three games, it will be more than any five man unit in his entire career.

Moses has always been an afterthought here. Now that Wiggins is gone and jimmy and dray have slotted down and jk is out he’s finally getting to show what he can do. I think everyone here has wanted him to get more minutes as he can shoot and plays solid off ball defense. I do wonder if his minutes are going to get cut when jk comes back.

[Dubs 707]

Moses moody needs I repeat needs to start he's shooting a ridiculous 54% from behind the arch. Additionally in his 9 games as a starter were an amazing 9-0! He's in position more often than not, I used to think he'd be Klay and I'm getting more of that vibe now!

[watch1958]

I hope folks don’t mind if I post about Moses in this thread.

Consistent use is a good thing. Moses has played 46 minutes with this starting lineup.

That’s more than any other five man unit he has played with this season.

In another two or three games, it will be more than any five man unit in his entire career.

I don't know what it is but his 3pt shot has been elite since the year turned. 42.5% on high volume is amazing, especially for moody. He's back down to 33% in Feb but he's been finishing at the rim more and taking more shots inside the arc as his minutes improved.

He's always been an up and down shooter but if he can finish inside at a high level when attacking closeouts, his upside can increase dramatically. He's always been a good defender and rebounder that can get hurt by quickness and sometimes falls asleep on shooters and box outs. So an above average 23 year old at both.

I like Moses a lot, but I have never claimed he was a star.

I have always, however, felt he should be a regular rotation player. The guys Kerr played ahead of him simply weren’t that good. Coach knows more than I do, but based on the wins he made the wrong call.

[EvanZ]

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.

[marthafokker]

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.

I actually like Rush more.

Moody gives me the Slo-Mo vibe, from his Grizz days.

[EvanZ]

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.

I actually like Rush more.

Moody gives me the Slo-Mo vibe, from his Grizz days.

Other than being kinda slow that comp doesn’t make sense to me. Moody is a much better shooter and much worse point guard than KA. He’s also much smaller. I mean if he were KA with a 3pt shot he’d be an All-Star.

[watch1958]

I love this thread.

[DoubleLintendre]

Yep. Cannot believe it took this long for him to get playing time. Was Lindsey Waters III getting more PT than Moody at some point?

[DB23]

Yep. Cannot believe it took this long for him to get playing time. Was Lindsey Waters III getting more PT than Moody at some point?

Coach didnt make him shoot poorly or play bad defense in past seasons.

But he’s playing great now and that’s what matters. Love the effort and the 50/50 balls he wins. I hope he keeps his place in the starting lineup when kuminga comes back.

[DoubleLintendre]

Yep. Cannot believe it took this long for him to get playing time. Was Lindsey Waters III getting more PT than Moody at some point?

Coach didnt make him shoot poorly or play bad defense in past seasons.

But he’s playing great now and that’s what matters. Love the effort and the 50/50 balls he wins. I hope he keeps his place in the starting lineup when kuminga comes back.

Not saying he deserves playing time. Think he's just been given awkward minute allocations whether he plays poorly or plays well-- to where it's been difficult to judge how much of an NBA player he is. I thought there were flashes this year (pre-season) and last year that was worth testing out earlier in the season with more playing time

[Hoopstar23]

i guess i have to edit my thread, Moses Moody is finally an NBA player lol

[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.

[GSWFan1994]

Moody after the All-Star break (10 games):

28,5 mins / 12,5 / 3,3 / 1,3 / just 6 TOs total
49/42/93

Moody as a starter (17 games):

26,9 mins / 12,1 / 3,4 / 1,4 / just 11 TOs total
50/45/86

[EvanZ]

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.

viewtopic.php?p=91744454#p91744454

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.

Bro are you high?

[watch1958]

he is one of the worst players in this league but he is a NBA player since he is playing in this league. Does that answer your q?

Nailed it.

[watch1958]

I'm willing to give him time, as this is only his second year and he's only 20.

But he's got to show improvement every year.

One thing is he has to train and get stronger -- grown man strength. That hurts Poole's game on both sides and it's probably going to affect Moody as well if it hasn't already.

Strength can somewhat compensate for lack of fast twitch quickness and explosive bounce. Thinking of defenders like Dillon Brooks and to a lesser extent Tucker.

Not saying they would necessarily be able to defend explosive guards like Ja with strength, maybe just contain them. Or worse comes to worse, make them feel it when a stronger defender fouls them.

That is why Draymond has been effective as a defender. He's not explosive, he's got great wingspan but he could wrestle with Blake Griffith in his prime despite being smaller.

If he does not improve I try to trade him for a 2nd round draft pick mid season next year and if nobody will offer a 2nd round pick i cut him at mid season or the summer after next year. Maybe I let him come to the 2024 traing camp but at that age he has to earn a roster spot rather than be gifted a roster spot because of potential.

Moody does not have a soecialty. He is not horrible at anything but he is not good at anything.

I bet we could get that second rounder now!

[floppymoose]

Moody is just a guy. What does he do better than Lamb?

Lol so glad my take was wrong. I thought Moody had an outside chance at becoming the offensive player he is. The thing that has taken me totally by surprise is the defense. He seemed ungifted at that and wow has he found a way to make it work.

[GQ Hot Dog]

My question is if he can develop a pull-up jumper game because his ability to finish at the rim is wildly inconsistent. Right now, his go-to move involves hanging in the air longer than the defender can while leaning back and trying to use his length to get the ball up and over the outstretched arm to the rim. He gets it up there nice and soft on the rim, but eventually the league is going to adjust.

Both he and Kuminga could use training at the Jimmy Butler/D-Wade school of rapid-fire pump-fakes.

[watch1958]

My question is if he can develop a pull-up jumper game because his ability to finish at the rim is wildly inconsistent. Right now, his go-to move involves hanging in the air longer than the defender can while leaning back and trying to use his length to get the ball up and over the outstretched arm to the rim. He gets it up there nice and soft on the rim, but eventually the league is going to adjust.

Both he and Kuminga could use training at the Jimmy Butler/D-Wade school of rapid-fire pump-fakes.

I agree on the pull-up, especially when attacking the close out. Gives the help defender something else to account for, instead of just camping in the paint and contesting the layup.