Like most kids growing up in Springfield, Ill., in the 1990s, Andre Iguodala idolized the Chicago Bulls.
In pickup games, while friends mimicked Michael Jordan’s signature fadeaway, Iguodala patterned himself after Scottie Pippen. It was everything other than the scoring — pinpoint passes, slap-down steals, acceptance of a complementary role — that resonated with Iguodala.
Now, in his 13th NBA season, Iguodala is reinforcing just how integral he can be without shouldering much offensive responsibility. Though he is on pace for career lows in scoring (5.8 points per game), three-point percentage (30) and free-throw percentage (50), Iguodala remains a driving force behind the Warriors’ 16-3 start.