October 21st 2024.
In an exciting move for both him and the team, Moses Moody has officially committed to the Golden State Warriors. At just 22 years old, Moody has agreed to a three-year, $39 million contract extension, as confirmed by sources within the league. This extension ensures that he will remain with the Warriors through the 2027-28 season, with an average annual salary of $13 million - a steal for a player of his caliber.
ESPN was the first to report on this exciting deal, which has been in the works for some time now. The Warriors have long been impressed by Moody's skills on the court, and this extension is a testament to their faith in him. In his 181 regular season games, Moody has shown an average of 5.9 points and 2.1 rebounds per game. With a career 36.2% shooting rate from behind the 3-point arc, Moody has proven himself to be a valuable asset to the team.
What's even more impressive is that Moody has shown significant growth and improvement during the preseason. He seems much more confident in handling the ball and creating his own shots, something that has not gone unnoticed by his coaches and teammates. In fact, Moody has consistently produced whenever given the opportunity to play. He was particularly effective in the 2022 playoff series against the Mavericks, and also played well in 12 postseason games in 2023. In the last 24 games of the previous season, he even managed to post eight double-digit scoring games.
Despite his success, Moody has often found himself on the bench during games. However, he has never let this discourage him, and has always remained professional and mature. His coaches, particularly Steve Kerr, have praised his attitude and work ethic, and have always been confident in his abilities.
Over the summer, Moody worked hard on improving his 3-point shot and his overall efficiency on the court, and the results have been remarkable. He impressed during the Summer League and has continued to do so during the preseason, leading the Warriors in scoring. Kerr himself has been impressed with Moody's performance, stating that he has never seen him play with such confidence before.
However, even with all this hard work and improvement, Moody's role on the team is still uncertain. With a roster of 13 players, but only a 10-man rotation, it will be a tough decision for Kerr to make. Moody will likely be competing for bench minutes with players like Buddy Hield, Gary Payton II, and Lindy Waters III.
In the context of this ongoing debate, the Warriors made a smart move by extending Moody's contract before the deadline. This makes it harder for them to trade him, due to the "poison pill provision." On the other hand, they have also expressed their desire to keep both Moody and Jonathan Kuminga, who is also eligible for a rookie contract extension. If a deal is not reached with Kuminga, he will become a restricted free agent at the end of the 2024-25 season, giving the Warriors the option to match any offer he receives.
Kerr has expressed his hope for both players to stay with the team long-term, as they have been a pleasure to coach and are constantly improving. As a coach, he takes great pride in seeing his players sign life-changing contracts and taking care of their families. He remains optimistic that a deal will be reached with Kuminga, and looks forward to seeing both players continue to grow and succeed on the court.
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