Moses Moody Suffers Season-Ending Injury with the Warriors
Golden State Warriors forward Moses Moody suffered a left patellar tendon rupture, according to medical tests, which ends his participation in the current season. The surgical intervention is scheduled for Thursday, and it is expected that Moody will face a long rehabilitation process that could affect his availability for next season. The non-contact injury occurred during the Warriors’ overtime victory against Dallas on Monday night. Moody was attempting a dunk in transition when his left knee gave way. Moody, who had been absent for the previous ten games due to a sprain in his right wrist, was having one of his best games of the season before the injury, with 23 points. The player felt the injury when planting his left leg, falling to the ground under the hoop. The game stopped while the medical staff attended to Moody.After an MRI analysis in San Francisco on Tuesday afternoon, the diagnosis was confirmed. Coach Steve Kerr also expressed his support for Moody.It’s brutal. We’ve been waiting for him to get healthy again. Moses is a guy who does everything right.
Draymond Green
This injury adds to a series of setbacks for the Warriors, including Jimmy Butler’s injury and Stephen Curry’s knee problems. The team has lost 16 of its last 23 games, ranking tenth in the Western Conference. The situation raises questions about the impact on next season, as the Warriors seek to compete again before Curry’s eventual retirement. The recovery of Butler and the absence of Moody are expected to affect the upcoming regular season, meaning the Warriors could lose their second-best player and a starting forward. Moody, in his fifth NBA season, averaged 11.9 points, his personal best. He is currently in the first year of a three-year, $39 million contract extension.Mo is an incredible human being. A great teammate. He’s a wonderful guy to coach. He works hard every day and, by the way, he was brilliant on Monday night.
Steve Kerr
