Golden State Warriors guard Moses Moody has taken his first public step forward after undergoing surgery to repair a ruptured left patellar tendon, offering a calm and mature message as he begins what will be a lengthy recovery process.
The Warriors announced Saturday that Moody successfully underwent the procedure in Los Angeles. He is expected to miss the remainder of the 2025-26 season, with rehabilitation beginning immediately. Typical recovery timelines for this injury range from 9 to 12 months, meaning Moody is likely looking at a return sometime in the 2026-27 campaign.
Shortly after the announcement, Moody posted a reflective message on social media — his first public comments since the injury occurred on March 23 in Dallas.
“I appreciate all of the love,” Moody wrote. “Every challenge I’ve been through in life I’m glad I went through. I’m sure I’ll feel the same about this.” 💪
The tone was composed, grateful, and forward-looking — a reflection of the “old soul” mentality that head coach Steve Kerr has repeatedly praised in the 23-year-old guard.
Kerr: Moody Handling It “Really, Really Well”
Kerr spoke about Moody’s mindset shortly after the MRI confirmed the diagnosis.
“I talked to him today after the MRI. And he’s in pretty good spirits,” Kerr said on 95.7 The Game. “He’s kind of an old soul, Moses. He’s got a great perspective on life.”
Kerr added that despite the disappointment, Moody was already being practical about the road ahead.
“As bummed as he is, he’s very practical. He talked about surgery and how this is going to play out… he’s handling it really, really well.”
That perspective appears to be carrying over into the early stages of recovery. The successful surgery and the fact that the MRI showed no additional cartilage or bone damage give Moody and the Warriors a clean path forward.
A Career-Best Season Cut Short
The injury ended what had been the most promising chapter of Moody’s young career. In 60 games (49 starts) this season, he was averaging career highs across the board:
12.1 points per game3.3 rebounds1.6 assists1.0 steals40.1% from three-point range (151 made threes)
He had become a reliable two-way contributor, providing perimeter defense, spacing, and energy on both ends. His 23-point effort in the overtime win over Dallas — the night he suffered the injury — was a microcosm of his growth.
Warriors Navigating Another Major Blow
Moody’s absence adds yet another challenge to a Warriors season already defined by injuries. Jimmy Butler is out for the year after tearing his ACL. Stephen Curry has been sidelined since late January with a persistent right knee issue and is still working through a cautious ramp-up process. The team has been forced to rely heavily on depth and young contributors like Brandin Podziemski and Gui Santos.
Despite the setbacks, the Warriors have won three straight games and remain in the play-in conversation. Moody’s development had been one of the few consistent bright spots, and his absence will force further adjustments to the rotation as the team fights for positioning.
Looking Ahead
With surgery complete and no additional structural damage found, Moody’s focus now turns fully to rehabilitation. His social media message and Kerr’s comments suggest a player who understands the long road but is approaching it with the right mindset.
For the Warriors, Moody remains an important piece of the future. His growth this season showed he can be a meaningful contributor on a contending roster. The hope is that he returns stronger and more durable next season.
Warriors fans, how encouraged are you by Moses Moody’s mindset and the clean surgical outcome? Do you see him returning as a key rotation player next season, or will this injury significantly impact his trajectory?
The 2025-26 season has been one of the most challenging in recent memory for Golden State, but the organization continues to believe in the long-term potential of young talents like Moody.