NBA Players & Team Rosters | NBA.com [59] Following a 129115 victory in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals over the Spurs, the Warriors reached their third straight NBA Finals series while becoming the first team in league history to start the playoffs 120. One of the determining factors for Iguodala was the commitment of Hassan Adams, whom Iguodala had played with in the Jordan Brand Classic in high school. He supported Devin Booker and Chris Paul as they fought their way through the ranks. pic.twitter.com/xBfn4VKGBm. Its just one of those random occurrences, but it shows you how much basketball has grown. He has also been named to the NBA All-Defensive Team twice. [48] The Warriors' NBA-record start ended after 24 wins when they lost to the Milwaukee Bucks 10895 on December 12. Landry has referenced the need for accountability. He has appeared in three playoffs and two NBA All Stars games proving his potential. [35] Getting the inbound pass from Klay Thompson, Iguodala turned and made the fade-away jump shot over the Thunder's Thabo Sefolosha. The draft was originally scheduled for 25 June but had been delayed because of the fallout from the coronavirus and was this year held via video calls. Philadelphia started the season poorly but were one of the best teams down the stretch. Iguodala was picked up in the 2004 NBA drafts by the Philadelphia 76ers. In his freshman year he quickly established himself as one of the best all-around players on the team, ranking in the top 5 for his team in just about every major category. [63] On December 11, 2017, against the Portland Trail Blazers, Iguodala played his 1,000th regular-season game, becoming one of 126 players in NBA history to accomplish the feat. Everything you need to know about the Warriors' championship rings, Warriors vet Iguodala returning for 19th season, They said it! Learn how your money works in different investment gigs. A 6' 4" shooting guard, he is agile and athletic with exceptional explosive strength. Andre Iguodala | Golden State Warriors | NBA.com Considered a four-star recruit by Scout.com, Iguodala was listed as the No. His scoring average was the lowest of all the 24 All-Stars, but he was rewarded for being the best player on the 76ers, who were leading the Atlantic Division. At Arizona, Iguodala planned to major in education. If you watch that game [vs Grizzlies] and you say hes a negative defender or a poor defender, Id like you to pee in a cup, OK?. Andre Iguodala 2023: Wife, net worth, tattoos, smoking & body facts You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Andre Iguodala 2017/18 Panini Select Basketball Silver Prizm #17 NrMt at the best online prices at eBay! On defense, Oladipo can guard all around his court. In 201415, he became a reserve for the first time in his career, but played a major bench role. [71] The Warriors returned to the NBA Finals for the fifth straight season, but lost in six games to the Toronto Raptors. [105], Iguodala appeared as a fictionalized version of himself in the second season of Abbott Elementary (2022).[106]. [30] Iguodala returned on opening night of 201213 to play his former team. The inaugural edition of the event began in 2017 where Iguodala and teammate Stephen Curry played hosts. Per the Philly Inquirer: "Iguodala's father is. He has said, "Faith is something I heavily lean on to give me that balance. In Game 6 of the Sixers' first-round playoff series against the Chicago Bulls, he made two free throws with 2.2 seconds left to win the game and help the Sixers upset the Bulls en route to the franchise's first playoff series win since 2003. Please logout and login again. The Players Technology Summit, sponsored by Bloomberg, was established as a platform to set a discourse and help shape conversations for athletes financial future through opportunities in the technology industry. His older brother, Frank, played for Lake Land College in Mattoon, Illinois, and Dayton. [15] Iguodala was thrust into the starting lineup immediately during his rookie season and was the only 76er to play and start all 82 regular-season games plus 5 playoff games, becoming a favorite target of Allen Iverson in the process, often connecting on highlight-reel dunks on passes or alley-oops from Iverson. The swingman was an NBA All-Star in 2012 and has been named to the NBA All-Defensive Team twice. Nigeria, Olympics, USA Basketball, Uncategorized, Nigeria, Olympics, USA Basketball, Andre Iguodala, Philadelphia 76ers, Team USA, Top Rumors, Antony Ressler, Trade, Kyle Korver, Landry Fields, Trae Young, Atlanta Hawks, Antony Ressler, Free Agency, Quin Snyder, Trade, Uncategorized, Antony Ressler, Free Agency, Quin Snyder, Trade, Kyle Korver, Landry Fields, Trae Young, Atlanta Hawks, Michael Malone on Nikola Jokic: If you watch that game [vs Grizzlies] and you say hes a negative defender or a poor defender, Id like you to pee in a cup, OK? pic.twitter.com/MVUTnwDeju, Michael Malone, Ja Morant, Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets, Memphis Grizzlies, Jimmy Butler on Julius Randles winning three-pointer: He had been making those shots all game, man. [88][89] Iguodala went on to win his fourth championship after the Warriors defeated the Boston Celtics in 6 games of the 2022 NBA Finals. NBA free agency 2021: Andre Iguodala says he's returning to Golden [98], Alongside teammate Stephen Curry, Iguodala is known to be an avid golfer. He protects the paint regularly, implements chase-down blocks, and can even snatch offensive and defensive rebounds. Andre Iguodala: American-based Nigerian NBA star - Vanguard News With Golden State down 21 in the series, Iguodala made his first start of the season, replacing center Andrew Bogut in Game 4. Iguodala was also a finalist for the Illinois Mr. Basketball award, which was awarded to Dee Brown. [74][75], On July 7, 2019, Golden State traded Iguodala along with a protected first-round draft pick to the Memphis Grizzlies for Julian Washburn. [65][66] The Warriors went on to win their third championship in four years with a sweep of the Cavaliers. In 2002, he played in the Jordan Brand Classic in Washington, D.C. Oguodala is known for his savvy business instincts and has been at the forefront of navigating the worlds of venture capital and technology in the Bay Area. His next opportunity to return will be Sunday against the Lakers, although a timetable for his return isn't yet clear. Giannis posted his best playoff numbers in his 2021 NBA Championship bid, averaging an incredible 30.2 points, 12.8 rebounds and 5.1 assists. Iguodala will promote business development and technology in the U.S. on behalf of Lagos-based Jumia, the online marketplace founded in 2012 that sells 6 million products from more than 50,000 . 200809 season: Leading the NBA in minutes, 200910 season: Reunion with Allen Iverson, 201011 season: All-Defensive Second Team, 201415 season: First NBA championship and Finals MVP, 201516 season: Sixth Man of the Year runner-up, 201819 season: Fifth NBA Finals appearance, 201920 season: Sixth NBA Finals appearance, 2010 FIBA World Championship Gold medal, List of National Basketball Association career games played leaders, List of National Basketball Association career steals leaders, List of National Basketball Association annual minutes leaders, "Andre Iguodala voted first VP of National Basketball Players Association", "Player Bio: Andre Iguodala University of Arizona Wildcats Official Athletic Site", "Looking into the life of the Sixers' Andre Iguodala", "Operating on the Hardwood- Andre Iguodala to Arkansas", "Inside the free-agency frenzy that almost cost the Warriors a Finals MVP", "Dick Vitale - Some declaring for draft are making a mistake", "Robinson wins dunkfest amid controversy", "Robinson rises above Slam-Dunk competition", "Emeka Okafor Named 2004-05 NBA got milk? This was also the fifth time in NBA history that an eighth seed defeated a first seed in the opening round of the playoffs. Theyve gotten here and they want to prove that they belong. For his defensive contributions to the Warriors, Iguodala was named to the 2014 All-NBA Defensive first team. Iguodala is a strong Christian, credited to a famous quote, that: Faith is something I heavily lean on to give me that balance. [27] The contract had $5 million in bonuses and a player option for the sixth year. [83] The Heat reached the 2020 NBA Finals, where they lost 42 to the Los Angeles Lakers,[84] and Iguodala became the tenth player in NBA history to make it to six straight Finals. The Warriors' small lineup, which came to be known as the Death Lineup, helped turn the series around. Continuing, he said You see that it is not something that is trendy. Game 5 had it all as the Warriors' title hopes stay alive and they mourn Kevin Durant's injury", "Why Iguodala didn't plan to sit out, re-sign with Warriors", "Warriors trade Andre Iguodala to Grizzlies; Lacob says team will retire jersey", "Why the collapse of the Warriors feels so abrupt", "Warriors Acquire All-Star Guard D'Angelo Russell From Brooklyn Nets", "Should the Blazers be a candidate to acquire Andre Iguodala from the Grizzlies? [58] The Warriors finished the season as the first seed in the West with a 6715 record. "You know, I feel like I bring a mature approach. Iguodala developed into more of a primary player in the 200809 season, becoming more active as a facilitator on the offensive end of the floor. Veteran Turns Wisdom Into Wins, On and Off the Court", "Andre Iguodala joins elite company with sixth straight trip to NBA Finals", "Heat decline Iguodala option, pick up Dragic's", "Warriors Sign 2015 NBA Finals MVP Andre Iguodala", "Warriors' Andre Iguodala: Available versus OKC", "Warriors' Andre Iguodala: Available out of nowhere", "Golden State Warriors veteran forward Andre Iguodala returning for 19th NBA season", "Andre Iguodala will make season debut vs. Magic; Andrew Wiggins to return to lineup on minutes restriction", "USA Basketball finalizes 2012 London Olympics 12-man roster", "Andre Iguodala -- In Court for Baby Mama Showdown Where's My Money Going? Iguodala averaged career-highs in rebounds, assists, and blocks, and a career-low in personal fouls. NBA.com is part of Warner Media, LLCs Turner Sports & Entertainment Digital Network. The 6ft 11 center was born to a Nigerian father and American mother and played college basketball for the Arizona Wildcats. The National Basketball Association (NBA) superstar Andre Iguodala has joined Jumia's board of directors. Oladipo is a multi-dimensional player. [24] Iguodala averaged 12.3 points and 5.9 rebounds on the season. Went to Canada, played there, where I ended up playing against my future teammate Kelly Olynyk, so that was a cool experience when I get here to the HEAT to talk to him about that. In a 114110 series-ending loss in Game 6, Iguodala had 22 points for his best scoring output of the postseason. I feel quick. He returned to the Warriors in 2021 and won his fourth NBA championship the same season. After the 202021 season, the Heat did not exercise their $15 million option of Iguodala's contract for the 202122 season, making him a free agent.[86]. We did not. He has an older. We want to be a good representation of what we believe in. One of them was a mobile gaming company that had a lot of success in Zynga. His arrival in Denver led to some league experts labeling Denver a contender. [5] Growing up, Iguodala rooted for the Chicago Bulls, and he cites Michael Jordan as the player he looked up to.[6]. Antony Ressler: We just elevated Landry, elevated Kyle and we brought in a world-class coach (Quin Snyder). He was named NBA All-Star in 2012. It didnt feel right to me. During the season, the 76ers brought Iguodala's old friend Allen Iverson back in what would be his final season in the NBA before going to play overseas for Beikta.