Rookie Warriors wing Moses Moody, chosen with the No. 14 pick out of Arkansas in the NBA draft this summer, appears optimistic heading into his first NBA season, writes Rusty Simmons of the San Francisco Chronicle. The 6’6″ swingman was highly coveted by Golden State, who even considered drafting him with the seventh pick before ultimately selecting Jonathan Kuminga.
“I want to establish the foundation for my career, and I feel like I will be able to do that with this coaching staff and these players,” the 19-year-old Moody raved of his new club. Moody is a solid defender with an elite 7’1″ wingspan. He averaged 16.3 PPG, including 37% shooting from long range, during his four games in the 2021 Las Vegas Summer League. Simmons observes that, until Klay Thompson‘s anticipated return from an Achilles tear a few months into the season, there will be something of a competition for Golden State’s starting shooting guard position, and Moody may have a shot.
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