NBA Free Agency 2017: 5 offseason targets for the Golden State Warriors

3. Tony Allen, SG, Memphis Grizzlies

Tony Allen terrorized the Golden State Warriors in a few playoff games a few years ago. The Grizzlies were up 2-1 on the Warriors and Golden State was struggling to escape from the physical, tenacious Memphis defense. Allen was a huge piece to the puzzle, routinely checking Klay Thompson or Stephen Curry.

Now that he’s set to be a free agent, the 6-foot-4 guard has an option to try and get more money, or make one last run at a championship. I also mentioned that Allen would be a great fit with Cleveland, but he could be a possible replacement for what Andre Iguodala brings on the defensive end.

Iguodala’s bigger, stronger and a little bit younger, but Allen come a lot cheaper. Allen doesn’t have nearly the offensive game, but that isn’t a huge deal for a team that features Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry.

Allen has made a living out of playing tough-nosed defense and now he could be doing it for a championship contender. Also, his 3-point shot has gotten a little better in the last few seasons and I’m sure the Warriors will make it a priority to improve that if they were to sign him.

This past season with the Grizzlies, Allen shot 46 percent from the field, but only 28 percent from 3-point line. Iguodala was awful at times from the 3-point line, but he came up clutch sometimes as he was often left wide open. Hopefully, the Warriors can rub off some of that magic on Allen as well. He also made the NBA’s second-team All Defense and would be a welcomed addition to an already stacked Golden State roster.

If Iguodala were to walk in free agency — which certainly looks like a strong possibility — Allen would be a serviceable replacement at a lower cost, which is exactly what Myers needs to cook up.