The Warriors are now entering the offseason, and management is also working on offseason trades and contract extensions. Recently, the head coach of the Warriors talked about the potential starting lineup for the Warriors next season. When asked if Thompson stays with the team next season and he plays as the sixth man, who would be better suited to replace Thompson as the starter? Kerr gave two names, one is Podemski and the other is Moody.
I have to say that Cole was able to come up with Moody's name is indeed a surprise to many fans, because Moody was abandoned by Kerr for a long time during the regular season this season, and it seems that Kerr does not like to use Moody's. Why is Kerr willing to trust Moody more next season, and even willing to let him replace Thompson? It may also be related to the statement of the general manager of the Warriors some time ago. Dunleavy, the general manager of the Warriors, admitted that Moody's playing time must be increased next season and that he must correct Moody as much as possible.
What the general manager might have imagined in his mind was who would be Thompson's replacement after his departure. In his opinion, if Thompson chooses to leave the team and cannot trade good players in the offseason, then Moody is the most suitable player to play the starting No. 2 position. So Kerr, combined with the Warriors' general manager's expression, would have the idea of wanting Moody to be the starting No. 2 next season.
In fact, many fans are very aware of Moody's ability, and Moody is not confident in the entire system of the Warriors. This comes down to because he cherishes the only playing time he has and doesn't dare to attack freely on the field. In fact, he has a certain ability to attack, although he is not particularly good at a technique, but he is a relatively versatile player, and there is no weakness that can be caught by the opponent. So he's a good fit to be groomed by the Warriors. Because he is more physically confrontational than Podemski.
If Moody can be used as the starting No. 2 next season, giving him more than 30 minutes per game, he can put in very impressive statistics. In general, it is still necessary to develop Moody's self-confidence and let him make decisive shots after receiving the ball from beyond the three-point line. Moody's three-point shooting is better than Kuminga's. He has the potential to develop into the form of a 3-and-D player in the future. Warriors management is also well aware that the Warriors' ability to attract stars in the free market is declining. Maybe next season they will also have to focus on the young people in the team and make the team as strong as possible by developing and improving their abilities. So next season could be a season for Moody's to explode.