Moses Moody just carved his name into Warriors history, and the timing couldn’t be more perfect. With 26 points, five rebounds, and five three-pointers on 78% true shooting against the Utah Jazz, Moody joined
a list that reads like a Warriors Ring of Honor ballot. He’s now tied for 10th in franchise history with 12 games of 5+ threes in a Warriors uniform.
But here’s what makes this moment so fascinating: Moody accomplished this on the same night Jonathan Kuminga’s trade rumors reached a fever pitch and while Jimmy Butler sits out with a torn ACL. The Warriors are searching for answers to their championship puzzle, and one of those answers just went for 26 on elite efficiency while everyone was looking elsewhere.
Let’s talk about that list for a second, because when I saw it I had to see if I could guess everyone else with at least 12 games with 5 made triples or more in a Warriors uniform. Follow along and see how many you guess!
Stephen Curry sits at the top with 404 games of 5+ threes because of course he does. The man invented the modern three-point revolution and continues to redefine what’s possible at 37 years old. Klay Thompson’s 171 games in second place represent the purest shooting excellence this franchise has ever seen outside of Curry himself. These aren’t just numbers. They’re testament to a dynasty built on the three-point line.
Jordan Poole’s 31 games at third place remind us of what the Warriors once had, a young guard who could get scorching hot from deep before the relationship soured and he was shipped to Washington. Jason Richardson’s 22 games take us back to the dark days when he was the lone bright spot, throwing down posters and launching threes for terrible Warriors teams. Andrew Wiggins at 17 games shows you what this team gained when they salvaged his career, turning a disappointment into a championship contributor.
The history gets deeper. Tim Hardaway with 16 games brings back Run TMC nostalgia. Baron Davis with 14 games reminds us of the “We Believe” magic. Kevin Durant’s 13 games packed more championship firepower into three seasons than most franchises see in a decade. And then you get to the Moody level: Buddy Hield at 14 games proving why the Warriors signed him, Stephen Jackson at 12 games representing that 2007 playoff upset, Draymond at 12 games reminding us he could shoot when it mattered most, and D’Angelo Russell’s 12 games from that brief rental season.
Moses Moody just joined that group. At 23 years old, he’s showing the kind of shooting consistency that makes you wonder why the Warriors are exploring trades with him when they might already have the Splash Son they need. With Butler out for the season and Kuminga potentially heading elsewhere, Moody is proving he can fill a role this team desperately needs: a young wing who can space the floor, defend multiple positions, and not wilt under pressure. He’s shooting 40% from downtown this season folks!
The Warriors built their dynasty on shooting. They won championships because they could punish defenses from 30 feet and make the impossible look routine. Maybe the answer was already on the roster. Maybe instead of trading the Arkansas product for the next big name, the Warriors should invest in the young man who just showed he belongs on a list with franchise legends. Because on nights like tonight, Moses Moody doesn’t just look like a role player. He looks like a piece of the future of Warriors basketball, shooting threes at a historic rate while everyone else is too busy looking at trade rumors to notice.
The Warriors have always been built on shooting. Maybe it’s time they remember that.
