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Andre Iguodala: 5 potential landing spots in 2017 NBA free agency

By Dominique Clare

February 2, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala (9) controls the ball against Los Angeles Clippers guard Jamal Crawford (11) during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
February 2, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala (9) controls the ball against Los Angeles Clippers guard Jamal Crawford (11) during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 20, 2017; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs point guard Patty Mills (8) dribbles the ball as Golden State Warriors small forward Andre Iguodala (9) defends during the first half in-game three of the Western conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports /

5. San Antonio Spurs

Playing for the San Antonio Spurs is an interesting option for Andre Iguodala. The first reason is because the Spurs are a Western Conference rival of the Warriors. The second reason is because this is a team that is almost there, but needs another piece to contend with Golden State.

Iguodala would get them closer to the level they were at when they won the 2014 NBA championship that forced the fallout of the Miami Heat.

The Spurs were planning to target Chris Paul during free agency, but that plan was ruined when the Los Angeles Clippers dealt Paul to the Houston Rockets in a trade. It would take some financial sacrifice to make this happen considering the Spurs’ salary cap situation, however.

Defensively, the Spurs would be a tough team to play against if they landed Andre Iguodala. He is one of the best one on one defenders in the NBA. They already have an amazing defender in Kawhi Leonard, so they could continue to run with a defensive strategy. That would be one way to slow down the Golden State Warriors.