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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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Jun 19, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Andre Iguodala acknowledges fans during the Golden State Warriors 2015 championship celebration in downtown Oakland. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Golden State Warriors

The easiest move for Andre Iguodala is to not move. He has already won two championships with the Warriors and has good chemistry with them. They will clearly be the favorites to win the championship again next season. The downside is that if Iguodala stays with the Warriors, he will have to settle for less money because they have several players they need to come to terms with, including Stephen Curry.

Iguodala is a great fit on the Warriors and plays a bigger role than the stat sheet shows. He gives them great energy off the bench and is able to lock down players like LeBron James. That can be the difference in a seven-game series. The video below shows Iguodala playing excellent defense on James during the NBA Finals in 2015.

If the Warriors lose Iguodala, they will be taking a big hit to their depth and defensive ability. They should make a strong effort to re-sign him if they plan to win another NBA Finals series. Undervaluing the importance of their depth will come back to bite them if they are not careful.