In his freshman year, the Wildcats were defeated in the Elite Eight by Kansas. Theyve been trying to get here for a long time now, Iguodala said. 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. Daniel Oturu was the third choice in the second round of the draft which made him the 33rd pick overall. He played in a tournament put together at the NBA 2K10 launch party in New York City against other NBA players Nate Robinson, Brook Lopez and Rajon Rondo, and rapper Wale. "He is the most improved player in the country [in 2019-20]. He protects the paint regularly, implements chase-down blocks, and can even snatch offensive and defensive rebounds. This is something for the long run. Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a2b9bbd9d8d80d2 Andre Iguodala is born of a Nigerian father and an African-American mother. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. He finished the season averaging 17.1 ppg, 6.5 rpg, 5.8 apg, and 1.7 spg. During his career at Arizona, the Wildcats made it to the NCAA Tournament both seasons. Golden State Warriors veteran forward Andre Iguodala returning for 19th He is the son of Linda Shanklin. Previously with the 3-time NBA Champions Golden State Warriors, Iguodala was drafted into the NBA in 2004. The two have also invested in at least 25 different startups in the technology industry. 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?. Though he made the team after sinking a game-winning three against Poland in the 2019 Peak Tournament, it wasnt all smooth sailing. [57] On March 13, 2017, he was fined $10,000 by the NBA for using racially intemperate language in an interview following the Warriors' loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on March 10. In 2015 he received the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award. During the playoffs, he boosted his averages to 9.8 points, 4.3 rebounds and 4.0 assists, while also starting a majority of the games. Meet the Nigerian-American NBA star, Andre Iguodala, who is driving tech investments in US and Africa By Henry Ojelu National Basketball Association, NBA star, Andre Tyler Iguodala is on his way to Africa. Antony Ressler: There should be clarity. When people see us on the court, we want them to see Gods work. He has won four NBA championships with the Warriors and was named the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player (MVP) in 2015. At the time of Webber's release, the Sixers were 926 (Iverson only played 15 games before he was traded). He helped the Philadelphia 76ers clinch the final seed in the playoffs. He put up 11 points in an 8475 loss, and received a mixed response from the crowd. Theres the saying, It takes a village to raise a child, and that kind of mindset and mentality, I think with his upbringing, rang very true, Vincent said. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. Many colleges regarded Iguodala as a track star turned basketball player but teammate Luke Walton said, "He is going to be one of the best players to ever come out of Arizona by the time he is done here". [12][13], Iguodala was selected 9th overall in the 2004 NBA draft by the Philadelphia 76ers. Two of them, Precious Achiuwa, picked by the Miami Heat, and Udoka Azubuike, picked by Utah Jazz. Iguodala has played in six NBA finals, out of which five were with the Golden State Warriors and one with the Miami Heat. Since joining the Warriors in 2013, he has invested in over 40 companies through F9 Strategies, including GOAT, Zoom, HIMS, Lime, Thrive Global, AllBirds, Casper, STANCE, and Carta. It was difficult, so just reading what my name comes from, getting the basics down, like really learning like the heritage and where Im from and what tribe.. Nerlens Noel is signing a deal with the Brooklyn Nets, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. You learn to balance your portfolio. Houses Andre Iguodala bought a mansion in Lafayette, California. [87] He missed 31 games from January to April with back soreness. After three championships and five trips to the Finals with the Warriors, Iguodala had a two-year stint with the Miami Heat, with whom he reached his sixth straight Finals in 2020. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. 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. The organization has hosted basketball camps and the annual "Thanksgiving with Dre", which has distributed food baskets to families in need. [103], Together with partner Rudy Cline-Thomas, Iguodala has been able to invest in companies like Facebook, Twitter, and Tesla. Per the Philly Inquirer: "Iguodala's father is. Join us in wishing @DeandreAyton of the @Suns a HAPPY 23rd BIRTHDAY! Then we invested in Apple. Andre Iguodala Stats, News, Bio | ESPN In the playoffs the 76ers were set to face the third seed Orlando Magic. We want to be a good representation of what we believe in When you go out there, youre not just representing your country or the NBA, youre representing your beliefs. Jumia Enlists Andre Iguodala for Some Muscle in Silicon Valley - Adweek [41] The Warriors advanced to the 2015 NBA Finals to face Cleveland, where he was the team's best defender against Cavaliers star James. He captured the Finals MVP after returning to the starting lineup in the middle of the championship series. 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. Andre Iguodala, an NBA star, has returned to the Golden State Warriors and is currently destroying the 2021 season playoffs by doing what he does best. You get to experience different cultures. Iggy is currently playing for Miami Heat. His next opportunity to return will be Sunday against the Lakers, although a timetable for his return isn't yet clear. Thats where I grew up. They got one. pic.twitter.com/Z8dJNufBYr, Jimmy Butler, Julius Randle, Miami Heat, New York Knicks. 2 seed Detroit. 2001 Playoff Absolute Memorabilia #175 Andre Carter Premier Materials Ive gotten calls from them a few times about participating. In 2004, the first time he was called, Iguodala was preparing for his rookie season with the 76ers. [53] The Warriors would again play the Cleveland Cavaliers for the championship. He drives to the ring with great speed and regularly dunks without holding back. American Basketball star. A reminder: The Heat has until 5 p.m. tomorrow to decide on the team options in the contracts of Goran Dragic ($19.4 million) and Andre Iguodala ($15 million). Collins called him a "stat-sheet stuffer". [104], On June 25, 2019, Iguodala released The Sixth Man: A Memoir. But I think once guys get in, what they are realizing is this is not a quick space. Of course I take responsibility. The 6ft 7 small forward was chosen as the 45th overall pick (or the 15th in the second round) by the Milwaukee Bucks. The Warriors' small lineup, which came to be known as the Death Lineup, helped turn the series around. Aug 6, 2021 at 11:20 am ET 1 min read. Aside winning several laurels as an NBA star, Iguodala is also a tech-investor and a leading advocate for athletes in the NBA to invest in the technology industry. I've come a long way since high school. He has the ability to drive to the basket and finish with aggressive dunks or crafty layups. On defense, Giannis swats the ball away with ease. I've really improved my jump shot and shooting the three-pointer well. I had a similar role to affect the game defensively. He has won three NBA championships with the Golden State Warriors and was named the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player (MVP) in 2015. "I feel great. Veteran forward Andre Iguodala returns to Warriors for 19th season - NBA Iguodala was second behind James for most triple-doubles during the 201011 season. The 76ers finished the season at 4042, winning 22 of their last 29 games and earning a playoff spot with a victory over the Atlanta Hawks on April 4. [5], As a sophomore in 200304, Iguodala was named team MVP after leading his team in rebounds, assists and steals. Andre Tyler Iguodala ( / wdl / ig-w-DAH-l; born January 28, 1984) [1] is an American professional basketball player who plays for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Iguodala was named the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) First Vice President earlier this year. Just giving those kids back home an opportunity to be able to showcase their talent in a well-put-together league, I think, is great.. Of course, the Basketball Africa League, which was organized by the NBA and FIBA, should foster even more interest in the sport. Between Jan. 18 and March 31 of last year, Iguodala played in just two games. His mother is African American, while his father is Nigerian. Andre Iguodala is an American professional basketball who has a net worth of $50 million. [37] When playing against the Los Angeles Lakers on November 23, 2013, Iguodala strained his left hamstring late in the third quarter. During his visit scheduled for next week, Iguodala will be interacting with tech entrepreneurs in the country at an event themed: Moving from zero to growth. "You know, I feel like I bring a mature approach. His father was Nigeria's head coach at the World Cup (now the country's assistant coach) and the duo became the first Nigerian son and father to be part of a Nigerian national team side at the same time. At Arizona he joined future NBA players Channing Frye, Luke Walton, Mustafa Shakur, Salim Stoudamire and Hassan Adams. It was always my dream to play for the USA team, Iguodala said. Coming in as the 27th overall pick was Udoka Azubuike who will be playing for the Utah Jazz. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. In July 2013, Iguodala declined a five-year deal with Denver and agreed to a four-year for a reported $48 million with the Golden State Warriors. A total of eight players with Nigerian heritage were picked during Wednesday night's NBA draft for the 2020-21 season. He was named Chicago Sun-Times Player of the Year as well as a second-team Parade All-American and Nike All-American. Top 5 active NBA players with Nigerian origins - Sportskeeda Giannis is often double-teamed in defense and yet he spins, pivots, or just drives past. [56] In February 2017, long-time agent Rob Pelinka was appointed as the new general manager for the Los Angeles Lakers; Iguodala chose to remain with the Landmark Sports Agency, and co-founder Brandon Rosenthal took over as Iguodala's agent. [5] After the season, Iguodala signed with agent Rob Pelinka, co-founder of the Landmark Sports Agency, who had represented NBA All-Stars such as Kobe Bryant, Carlos Boozer and Gerald Wallace. Philadelphia also traded veteran big man Samuel Dalembert to the Sacramento Kings for a younger center Spencer Hawes; the 76ers also acquired Andrs Nocioni in the deal. He was one of four players to average at least 18 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists, with the others being LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, and Tracy McGrady. The next Basketball Without Borders trip that is in Nigeria, I want to be a part of that one.. [46][47], On November 11, 2015, Iguodala scored a season-high 20 points against the Memphis Grizzlies to help the Warriors begin the season 90. In the preseason Philadelphia drafted point guard Jrue Holiday out of UCLA to take over the void left at point guard after the departure of veteran point guard Andre Miller, who had joined the Portland Trail Blazers. Andre Iguodala | Golden State Warriors | NBA.com Now a permanent fixture in the 76ers' starting rotation, Iguodala was the only Sixer to play in and start all 82 games in his second season. [94] Iguodala has a daughter and a son. [71] The Warriors returned to the NBA Finals for the fifth straight season, but lost in six games to the Toronto Raptors. He had previously served as vice-president of the NBPA executive committee starting in 2013. [16][17] He finished fourth in voting for NBA Rookie of the Year.[18]. We did not. On November 28, 2016, Iguodala had a season-best game with 12 points, five rebounds and five assists in a 105100 win over the Atlanta Hawks, helping the Warriors start the season 162 while recording their 12th straight victorytheir equal third-longest streak in franchise history. In their conference finals match-up with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Iguodala helped the Warriors fight back from a 31 deficit in the series to win clinch a 43 victory. If you are having difficulty accessing any content on this website, please visit our Accessibility page. Thats tough, but we didnt deserve to win. He collected three triple-doubles that season, joining Jason Kidd as the only two players in Pac-10 history to post two or more triple-doubles in a season. [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. The 21-year-old centre is the second Nigeria-born player on the list and was discovered by Raptors, a Lagos-based basketball academy (not affiliated to NBA team, Toronto Raptors). [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. We went to the Eastern Conference finals, last year we were out in the first round and this year were a .500 team. "I want to win a championship. It wasnt easy to make the team. [42][43] The Warriors defeated the Cavaliers in six games, and Iguodala was named the Finals MVP, becoming the first player to win the award without starting a game during the regular season. His parents were Nigerian immigrants who moved to America. Remember I wrote that it has an Igbo meaning but I'm not sure whether its an Igbo name. Once he picks up momentum it is unstoppable to stop the Greek Freek. The 2020-21 NBA Champion and NBA Finals MVP, a player who is now arguably the best player in the league, Giannis Antetokounmpo is without a question number 1 on our list. Andre Iguodala is currently a player for the Miami Heat. He is very close to his parents and his parents also supported him in every phase of his life. We felt like we were good enough to medal in the World Cup, but we did the other part of our job to qualify for the Olympics, so that was incredibly fulfilling and an awesome experience to make the people back in Nigeria proud.. The National Basketball Association (NBA) superstar Andre Iguodala has joined Jumia's board of directors. [11] However, after their coach, Nolan Richardson, was fired that year (2002), Iguodala decided to attend Arizona instead. Iguodala attended high school at Lanphier High School in Springfield, Illinois, a school that produced other notable athletes, including baseball Hall of Famer Robin Roberts and basketball guard Kevin Gamble. His most lethal move is his euro step, which he uses to slither to the basket in traffic. Iguodala had a poor playoffs series, averaging 13 points per game. The meaning in Igbo is something like " (Igu) Weed/wheat/hay, (o) referring to a person in the like of he/she, (dala) fell/fall". DeAaron Fox showed Russell Westbrook nothing but respect after defeating the Clippers on Friday. And then as I continued to play better, as we went to Nigeria, we were able to interact with our people and be back home as we would call it, and it was just an eye-opening experience, Vincent said. He showed his versatility during the season posting up a career-high in triple-doubles. Were not there yet in terms of decision-making. He was awarded the Finals MVP in 2015. Andre Tyler Iguodala (born January 28, 1984) is an American professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Andre Iguodala is currently a player for the Miami Heat. [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. In the deciding Game 7 with the score tied at 89 late in the game, Iguodala was going for a potential layup when Cleveland's James recovered for a chase-down block with 1:50 remaining, a play which came to be known as "The Block".[54]. [13] However, on July 25, 2017, Iguodala re-signed with the Warriors[62] on a three-year, $48 million contract. Im proud of where Im from. "I've been working a lot during these quarantine times, and I feel like I've made a lot of improvements," Nnaji explained. 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