The NBA Playoffs is almost here, and that's why the Golden State Warriors brought back veteran Andre Iguodala. The one-time Finals MVP returned to help the team in the postseason, but Klay Thompson says he is doing much more than staying ready for that moment.

“What he does for us, sometimes I can’t quantify it, especially in the locker room, he’s such a great man to have around,” Thompson told ClutchPoints. “Even when it’s not about basketball, he’s just such a great leader, and even for myself, and for these young men, he’s just such a well-rounded human and we really are so grateful to have him back.”

Whenever the 38-year-old veteran checks into a game or makes a basket, the Chase Center goes bonkers. His team loves him, and the fans might love him even more.

The respect he has in the locker room is equal to Klay Thompson, Stephen Curry or Draymond Green. When Andre Iguodala talks, everyone listens. He gives lessons on the court, and he advises on investing off the court.

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He's the perfect veteran teammate, and it's why multiples teams were bidding for him during the offseason. The minute he signed with the Warriors, they knew they had a steal.

This season, he's played 30 games. He's averaging 4.0 points, 3.2 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game.

The numbers don't pop out at you, but when you watch him play, you understand how important he is to winning games for the Warriors. Iguodala is one of the most important members of the team.