Andre Iguodala is an Igounigma
July 22, 2008 by James Edwards
Filed under Philadelphia 76ers
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Andre Iquodala has talent just oozing out of him. If you watched the first round playoff matchup of the Philadelphia 76ers and the Detroit Pistons, it was easy to see who was carrying the 76ers.
Andre was the man.
Unfortunately the Pistons are one of the best defensive teams in the league. They blanketed Andre with Tayshaun Prince as the lead defender and help coming from any direction Andre went. Bad grammar, but true story.
Andre still needs to develop his outside game to be a force, but with his strength and athleticism, he is a daunting hoop player.
He is also a restricted free agent.
Andre must be singing with joy, but he isn’t. You see, to sign him you need a lot of money. What team has a lot of money left over?
With last week’s trade of Marcus Camby and his large contract from the Denver Nuggets to the Los Angeles Clippers, the thrifty Grizzlies remain the only club with significant salary-cap space. And they have said they won’t take on expensive contracts. That leaves free agents with few options and even less leverage.
Time to talk NBA common sense. The 76ers need to sign this guy. They just picked up Elton Brand. They are young and eager. You take a first round playoff team like the 76ers and add Elton Brand to the mix, with Andre Iguodala, Andre Miller at the point, and jumping jack Samuel Dalembert, who knows what can happen?
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“If you watched the first round playoff matchup of the Philadelphia 76ers and the Detroit Pistons, it was easy to see who was carrying the 76ers….Andre was the man.”
Are you sure you watched the playoff series?
Andre Iguodala didn’t carry anything in the playoffs even a little bit. I was at every home game and obviously as a die hard Sixers fan watched every game. He was absolutely horrible, the numbers speak for themselves.
Dannie, please tell me more. As a Piston fan all the talk was how to stop Andre Iguaodala, to force someone else to beat them. Andre’s offensive game is raw right now, but his talent is immense.
Tell me more of the 76er viewpoint.