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2017 Orlando Magic Free Agency Preview: The Small Forwards

By Ryan Doyle

Apr 8, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic forward Terrence Ross (31) takes a shot in the second half as Indiana Pacers forward CJ Miles (0) defends at Amway Center. Indiana Pacers won 127-112. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 8, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic forward Terrence Ross (31) takes a shot in the second half as Indiana Pacers forward CJ Miles (0) defends at Amway Center. Indiana Pacers won 127-112. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports /
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Andre Iguodala, Golden State Warriors, orlando Magic
Mar 16, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala (9) reacts after Orlando Magic put six players on the court during the second quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /

Andre Iguodala, Golden State Warriors

Per Game Table
Season Age Tm G MP FG% 3P% eFG% FT% TRB AST STL TOV PTS
2016-17 33 GSW 76 26.3 .528 .362 .605 .706 4.0 3.4 1.0 0.8 7.6
Career 976 34.7 .465 .336 .511 .714 5.3 4.5 1.6 2.0 13.0

Provided by Basketball-Reference.com: View Original Table
Generated 6/28/2017.

After spending the last few seasons as a role player for the Golden State Warriors, Andre Iguodala may find himself in a new home. The rest of the NBA is going to try to take the Warriors apart piece by piece for a chance to steal their throne.

It appears the Magic have some interest in the forward according to ESPN.com’s Chris Haynes. They are believed to be among the teams who will make a push for the veteran forward.

With about $10 million in cap space, the Magic will have to make some sort of move to clear up space to land Iguodala. Still, it would be a long shot for Orlando to sign him when looking at the other suitors. The San Antonio Spurs, LA Clippers and a few other teams are in far better situations than the Magic.

If some miracle were to happen, Iguodala could be a massive boost for the Magic. He is a tremendous defensive player and still flashes some athleticism even with his old age.

While Iguodala’s scoring has decreased as he faded into a bench role for the Warriors, he is still an effective and efficient scorer. He works mostly in the mid-range, but can hit an open 3-pointer when it is called for.

At 33, it is unclear if Iguodala can take on a larger role though. A team like the Magic would likely ask him to be a more primary scorer. It is unclear if Iguodala can be that player anymore.