Golden State Warriors small forward Andre Iguodala nearly joined the Houston Rockets this summer after "the best recruiting presentation of all time" before ultimately signing a three-year contract with the Dubs.
On Wednesday, Chris Haynes of ESPN.com reported the 2015 NBA Finals MVP canceled his remaining free-agent visits after meeting with Houston. There was a "strong sentiment" he'd join the Rockets before Golden State agreed to increase its offer to keep him on the team, Haynes reported.
Houston general manager Daryl Morey and head coach Mike D'Antoni pitched Iguodala on how he'd fit in their fast-paced, high-scoring brand of basketball alongside shooting guard James Harden and point guard Chris Paul, whom the team acquired from the Los Angeles Clippers less than a week earlier.