Moses Moody

Moody is an American guard who has developed into a reliable rotation player for the Golden State Warriors after entering the NBA as a lottery pick in 2021. Known for his three-point shooting, defensive versatility, and maturity, he won an NBA championship as a rookie and has gradually expanded his role within the Warriors system.

Born Moses Josiah Moody on May 31, 2002, in Little Rock, Arkansas, he began his high school career at Parkview Arts and Science Magnet High School, where he helped the team reach the state championship game as a freshman. As a sophomore at North Little Rock High School, he averaged 18.6 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 3.1 assists and led the team to the Class 7A state title. He transferred to Montverde Academy in Florida for his junior and senior years, averaging 17.7 points in EYBL play and helping Montverde achieve a 25-0 regular season record as a senior.

Moody committed to Arkansas on November 9, 2019, over offers from Michigan and Virginia, becoming the highest-ranked recruit to commit to Arkansas since Bobby Portis in 2013. As a freshman, he averaged 16.8 points and 5.8 rebounds, earned SEC Freshman of the Year and First Team All-SEC honors, and helped Arkansas reach the Elite Eight of the 2021 NCAA tournament. He declared for the NBA draft on April 9, 2021.

The Golden State Warriors selected Moody with the 14th overall pick in 2021. He signed on August 5, 2021, and made his NBA debut on October 19. On January 11, 2022, he scored 37 points on assignment with the Santa Cruz Warriors. On June 16, 2022, he won the NBA championship with Golden State. On October 20, 2024, he signed a three-year, $39 million extension. In the 2024-25 season, he averaged 9.8 points in 74 games. On April 30, 2025, he scored 25 points in a playoff game against the Houston Rockets. In 2025-26, he averaged a career-high 12.1 points in 60 appearances.

Moody is a three-and-D wing with size, shooting range, and defensive versatility. He operates as an off-ball scorer, spotting up from three and cutting to the rim. His length allows him to guard multiple positions, and his basketball IQ helps him fit into structured offensive systems. He has developed into a trusted rotation player for a contending Warriors team.