Warriors' Moses Moody thrives by staying grounded

Amid injuries, the 23-year-old guard has become a steady, consistent performer for Golden State.

Feb. 23, 2026 at 11:37pm by Ben Kaplan

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Golden State Warriors guard Moses Moody has blossomed into a key player for the team, averaging a team-high 15.1 points per game over the last 17 games while shooting 46.8% from 3-point range. With injuries sidelining stars like Jimmy Butler and Stephen Curry, Moody has stepped up with his steady, poised play, drawing praise from head coach Steve Kerr for being the team's "most consistent performer" over the past six weeks.

Why it matters

Moody's emergence as a reliable scorer and defender has been crucial for the Warriors, who have had to navigate significant roster turnover and absences this season. His development is a bright spot for the franchise as they look to maintain their status as title contenders.

The details

Moody has improved his 3-point shooting, scoring, and overall game compared to last season. After a shooting slump earlier in the year, he has regained his confidence, focusing on his process rather than results. Moody has also shown an ability to drive to the basket more effectively, using his 3-point shooting to create driving lanes.

  • Moody has been a double-figure scorer in 16 of his last 17 games.
  • Since January 13, Moody leads the Warriors in 3-point shooting percentage.

The players

Moses Moody

A 23-year-old guard in his fifth NBA season with the Golden State Warriors, who has emerged as a key contributor for the team amid injuries to other players.

Steve Kerr

The head coach of the Golden State Warriors, who has praised Moody's consistent and poised play over the past six weeks.

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What they’re saying

“Moses has been brilliant for six weeks. He's shooting the lights out. The confidence,”

— Steve Kerr, Head Coach, Golden State Warriors (San Francisco Chronicle)

“And such a great teammate. He's there for you every night. The way he works, he's so poised. It's really fun to watch Moses blossom and have such a good season.”

— Steve Kerr, Head Coach, Golden State Warriors (San Francisco Chronicle)

“If the process is right, you've got to keep doing it. You might be like, 'I had three threes in the second quarter and they all felt good. They all felt like cash in my head. I just made three threes.' … You've got to be able to play those games with yourself and know when — like, I did everything right. So, the ball not going in didn't have nothing to do with me.”

— Moses Moody (San Francisco Chronicle)

What’s next

Moody will look to continue his strong play as the Warriors navigate the remainder of the season and push for a playoff spot.

The takeaway

Moody's steady, poised performance has been a bright spot for the Warriors during a challenging season marked by key injuries. His development into a reliable scorer and defender is a testament to his commitment to improving his game and staying focused on the process rather than results.