The Warriors could see Thompson leave this offseason. So Warriors management needs to be prepared for both. They will have to pick a player from their current roster who can replace Thompson. If you had to pick one from the current roster, it would be Moses Moody. Because Podemski looks more like a point guard.
Some time ago, Warriors general manager Dunleavy admitted in an interview that Moody's playing time must be increased next season and Moody must be allowed to play. Dunleavy's remarks mean that he may be ready for Thompson to leave, and that he is about to start really supporting the team's youngsters, and that the 21-year-old Moody may be Thompson's successor in the future.
Moody's playing time has been inconsistent this season and has even been abandoned by Kerr for a long time. Even though he was playing very well, Kerr would rather trust rookie Pojemski than give Moody more playing time. This once made many Warriors fans very puzzled. But next season, when management starts to make that decision, Kerr may increase Moody's playing time. Moody's stats will definitely increase when he gets more playing time, in fact, this season Moody is averaging 8 points per game and shooting percentage is good, but his playing time is inconsistent.
Moody is a relatively versatile player, with a three-point shot on the offensive end and plenty of confrontation on the defensive end. Moody's lack of self-confidence over the past two years, meaning that he doesn't dare to shoot decisively when he gets the ball, and sometimes passes it back to his teammates. If Moody had that kind of shooting confidence that Thompson had, he might have been playing with the Warriors right now. In this regard, he is a completely different personality from Kuminga. Kuminga was more daring to take the initiative when he got the ball, while Moody didn't seem to dare to throw the ball. So as the two rookies in the same class, Moody seems to be a little behind.
If Thompson leaves next season, Moody's role will improve and he may become more confident. Moody should be in the starting lineup next season, while Podzemski should be on the bench. If Paul leaves, then Podzemski should be on the bench to control the ball. Podzemski started and was a little lacking in confrontation on the defensive end. And the most important thing for the Warriors next season is to improve their overall height and confrontation. So Moody's is more suitable to play in the starting position.