What does Iggy bring to the Nuggets?

Lost in all the hype of Dwight Howard heading to the Lakers was a move that helped another Western Conference team as well. The Denver Nuggets picking up Andre Iguodala is part of the trade that deserves a lot more attention than it is getting. Iguodala’s game is not one you would immediately think meshes in well with the Nuggets’ style of play. Denver is a run-and-gun team that does not care how many points they give up as long as they are scoring more. They were top in the league last season in points scored and tied for second in most points allowed. Iguodala is more of a defensive-minded, lock-down player. The Philadelphia 76ers were third in the league last year in points allowed. That was mostly because they played great team defense, but Iguodala was a standout. So why would a great defensive player fit well on an offensive team? Well, Iguodala brings more to the table than just defense. He is extremely athletic and explosive. His ability to get up and down...