Andre Iguodola has actually dropped off in scoring this season, but he still has enough positive attributes to merit mention.
Analysis: One of the often overlooked factors in playing fantasy basketball is a player’s injury history. Sure people know to avoid Yao Ming or Tracy McGrady because of their extensive injury problems in the past, but fantasy gamers are less aware of the oft injured others. Or to approach this in a different manner the importance of having a so called “Iron man” on their fantasy team. Out of Iguodola’s 7 seasons in the NBA he has missed a grand total of 6 games. Tough to believe that over the entire course of his career thus far, he has only missed 6 complete games, pretty crazy. When you play 82 games during the regular season, not even counting playoffs missing only a few games is quite a feat. This is important for your fantasy team, because it means that Iguodola is always available to put up some stats. Whereas with a player like Andrew Bynum might have better statistical production when he does play, but over the course of the season Iguodola is the far superior option. So despite Iguodola’s dip in points production, dropping from 17 points per game last season to just over 14 a games this season, he still has some value.
Projection: Iguodola’s points are down which is unfortunate but he is still a valuable fantasy option and can explode on any give night, keeping fantasy players interested. Take last night for instance- Iguodola wnet off for 22 points, 10 boards, and 13 assists. Those are the kind of fantasy night he puts up every so often that keep his value relatively high.