Andre Iguodala is the most underrated member of the Golden State Warriors. He should get more playing time, but his decision to be cool with the younger guys getting additional minutes has been beneficial to the team so far. Iguodala is averaging 7.5 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game, and those numbers would be significantly better if he was receiving more than 27.3 minutes per contest. He should at least be playing 30 minutes a game, and the Warriors must look at this if they want to top 72 wins.
We all saw what he was capable of when he guarded LeBron James perfectly in the NBA Finals last postseason, and Iguodala was rewarded with MVP of that series as a result. Harrison Barnes is getting the majority of his minutes right now, but this will probably change again in the playoffs if head coach Steve Kerr sees an opportunity to shift momentum.
The Warriors don’t exactly have chemistry issues right now; however, there’s always another level you have to go to in the playoffs. Iguodala definitely makes them one of the most versatile teams in the league, and that is why they’re in the running to have the best regular season of all time. Obviously, Stephen Curry and Draymond Green both have something to do with this as well, but Iguodala is the one who gives them the flexibility on the wings to score in so many different ways.
His struggles at the free-throw line are pretty bad, and it’s mildly shocking that more teams don’t use the hacking strategy against him. But Andre’s sense of when to drive or pass is phenomenal, and their offense is never better than when he is in the game. Barnes isn’t going anywhere, so Iguodala might want to consider playing for a different team next season if starting is a priority. He clearly deserves a lot more run once the postseason arrives.
