I don't think you all realize how good Moody is going to be

[RoyceDa59]

I agree Moody was a steal.

Golden State still proving why they have elite management.

Amazing aging core complimented by an amazing young core.

Wiseman-Kuminga-Moody is a better 1-2-3 core than some rebuilding teams.

And they’ve still got Curry, Klay, Green in their primes.

If healthy, Wars going to be a force this season.

[510TWSS]

I'm liking what I'm seeing so far. He keeps passing the little tests given thus far. Hope he keeps it up.

[EvanZ]

I agree Moody was a steal.

Golden State still proving why they have elite management.

Amazing aging core complimented by an amazing young core.

Wiseman-Kuminga-Moody is a better 1-2-3 core than some rebuilding teams.

And they’ve still got Curry, Klay, Green in their primes.

If healthy, Wars going to be a force this season.

You forgot Poole!

I was a Poole hater, but he's forced me to become a believer.

[marthafokker]

Don't forget Jordan Bell.... Wait, he sucks.

[Scoots1994]

There was a TON of talent in this draft top to bottom. As predicted there will be stars coming out of this draft all over the place. Hyland, Dosunmu, Thomas, Murphy, Butler, Cooper, and on and on.

[a8bil]

Thing with Moody is he'll never be the #1 option...kinda like Klay. But, I can see him become an eventual replacement for Wiggins. Perhaps not as versatile an on ball defender, but savvier team defender and he'll hit those open jumpers at a higher rate than Wiggins.

[whatisacenter]

There was a TON of talent in this draft top to bottom. As predicted there will be stars coming out of this draft all over the place. Hyland, Dosunmu, Thomas, Murphy, Butler, Cooper, and on and on.

I think there will be several damn good players in last years draft too, it was super deep. I actually wanted Murphy over Moody but I am happy with the pick.

[Upperclass]

Moody is at his ceiling talentwise. He'll learn the game and know when to pick his spots but he likely won't be able to do much beyond spot up and slightly harass bigger wings on the perimeter. Much better players they could've taken at that spot

[clyde21]

The 2 and 3 spot sorta has a logjam for minutes with Poole, Klay, Wiggins, Iguodala, Minga and Porter. Hopefully Moody gets his minutes in.

Minga is closer to a 4/5 than he is a 2/3

i agree with Evanz which I don't say very often, people still don't realize how good Moodys gonna be.

[watch1958]

With Poole looking the way he does, I'm not sure the Warriors need an Avery Bradley / GP2 defensive guard type of player.

Let Poole run the backup Point Guard spot (and starting 2 until Klay gets back), and play him next to a true wing when he's not next to Curry. Should open up minutes for DLee and Moody.

Hope he gets a chance with real NBA rotation guy in the remaining preseason games.

That could work. I still would like another ball handling guard. I like Poole generating plays, but I don’t want him facing steady ball pressure.

Maybe Andre and Otto could handle that role, but I still want a guard. But not Avery.

[Scoots1994]

With Poole looking the way he does, I'm not sure the Warriors need an Avery Bradley / GP2 defensive guard type of player.

Let Poole run the backup Point Guard spot (and starting 2 until Klay gets back), and play him next to a true wing when he's not next to Curry. Should open up minutes for DLee and Moody.

Hope he gets a chance with real NBA rotation guy in the remaining preseason games.

That could work. I still would like another ball handling guard. I like Poole generating plays, but I don’t want him facing steady ball pressure.

Maybe Andre and Otto could handle that role, but I still want a guard. But not Avery.

I want a big, ball handling, passing, scoring, shooting, defending PG ... darn, need a #1 overall pick in that one draft a decade to get that.

[EvanZ]

Moody is at his ceiling talentwise. He'll learn the game and know when to pick his spots but he likely won't be able to do much beyond spot up and slightly harass bigger wings on the perimeter. Much better players they could've taken at that spot

You're exactly the guy this thread is about.

[EvanZ]

With Poole looking the way he does, I'm not sure the Warriors need an Avery Bradley / GP2 defensive guard type of player.

Let Poole run the backup Point Guard spot (and starting 2 until Klay gets back), and play him next to a true wing when he's not next to Curry. Should open up minutes for DLee and Moody.

Hope he gets a chance with real NBA rotation guy in the remaining preseason games.

That could work. I still would like another ball handling guard. I like Poole generating plays, but I don’t want him facing steady ball pressure.

Maybe Andre and Otto could handle that role, but I still want a guard. But not Avery.

I want a big, ball handling, passing, scoring, shooting, defending PG ... darn, need a #1 overall pick in that one draft a decade to get that.

Or a #2 pick in 2020.

[xdrta+]

Moody is at his ceiling talentwise. He'll learn the game and know when to pick his spots but he likely won't be able to do much beyond spot up and slightly harass bigger wings on the perimeter. Much better players they could've taken at that spot

You're exactly the guy this thread is about.

So that's the guy? Yet you characterize him as "you all." Odd.

[Flash Falcon X]

at the moment, moody is expected to be more nba ready than kuminga. seeing how successful a shooter like klay became, who knows how good moody can be. he does have a lot of composure at such a young age.

[parsnips33]

One thing you cannot say about the good people of this forum is that they underrate our rookies

[EvanZ]

I think what a lot of you are missing is that Moody's handle is much more functional than people realize. It's better than Klay, much better at age 19. He doesn't have burst, but if he is decisive with his shooting he can really attack closeouts. And then he has real court vision and ability to make passes. This gives him a HUGE advantage and distinction from your typical "3&D" player. Maybe it's just me but I think Moody has a preternatural feel for the game and how to play it correctly which is crazy at age 19.

[Scoots1994]

That could work. I still would like another ball handling guard. I like Poole generating plays, but I don’t want him facing steady ball pressure.

Maybe Andre and Otto could handle that role, but I still want a guard. But not Avery.

I want a big, ball handling, passing, scoring, shooting, defending PG ... darn, need a #1 overall pick in that one draft a decade to get that.

Or a #2 pick in 2020.

I'm not sold on him yet as all those things, and if he was the #2 pick then there would still be a big hole in the middle.

[EvanZ]

I'm not sold on him yet as all those things, and if he was the #2 pick then there would still be a big hole in the middle.

We won 3 titles with veteran centers and Looney. What is this "big hole" you speak of?

I mean do you think Wiseman is playing in crunch time in the playoffs *this* season?

[a8bil]

I think what a lot of you are missing is that Moody's handle is much more functional than people realize. It's better than Klay, much better at age 19. He doesn't have burst, but if he is decisive with his shooting he can really attack closeouts. And then he has real court vision and ability to make passes. This gives him a HUGE advantage and distinction from your typical "3&D" player. Maybe it's just me but I think Moody has a preternatural feel for the game and how to play it correctly which is crazy at age 19.

To your point, I noted during summer league and to an extent so far in preseason that Moody seems to get sneaky points. He's not ball dominant, nor are they running plays for him, but he seems to find a way to consistently get low key points and they just start to add up. Not sure where his ceiling is, but his savvy play at this age stands out.