[101], In March 2015, Twice, an online secondhand apparel outlet, named Iguodala its Menswear Style Director. Passion for tech investment Speaking about his passion for investment in tech companies, Iguodala said: I started with an E-Trade account. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 2004 Skybox Autographics #76 /750 - ANDRE IGUODALA - PSA 9 - Rookie Year at the best online prices at eBay! Iguodala's father is Nigerian. So he was invi | HoopsHype Andre Iguodala, an 18-year veteran of the NBA, has made his mark as one of the league's premier players. After Allen Iverson was traded to the Denver Nuggets and Chris Webber was released, Iguodala would have to get accustomed to his new leadership role with the 76ers. Nigerian NBA Superstar, Andre Iguodala Joins Jumia's Board of Directors Sadness. For his defensive contributions to the Warriors, Iguodala was named to the 2014 All-NBA Defensive first team. We went to the Eastern Conference finals, last year we were out in the first round and this year were a .500 team. Iguodala (hip) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Pelicans. That team, which includes Penn grad Koko Archibong,. If you are having difficulty accessing any content on this website, please visit our Accessibility page. Antony Ressler: If youre the final decision maker, which I am, you have to have complete accountability. His arrival in Denver led to some league experts labeling Denver a contender. That's tough, but we didn't deserve to win. Andre Iguodala, whose father is Nigerian, turned down Team Nigeria when they repeatedly tried to recruit him for their Olympic squad. Antony Ressler: Landry and Kyle are trying to create strongly what it means to be a Hawk. He reminds me a lot of Kevin Garnett with his package - his athleticism, his skill set," Underwood said. Warriors' Andre Iguodala set for season debut vs. Magic - ESPN [36] Iguodala finished with 14 points and 9 assists. About Andre Iguodala. #NBABDAY #ThatsGame pic.twitter.com/X4xCz3NFvr. His most lethal move is his euro step, which he uses to slither to the basket in traffic. [58] The Warriors finished the season as the first seed in the West with a 6715 record. Coming into the 201011 NBA season, the 76ers were expected to rebound from their poor season. He is the son of Linda Shanklin. The 19-year-old, who is 6ft 6, was born in Atlanta, Georgia to Nigerian parents and the small forward was part of the USA's winning team at the 2018 Under-17 Basketball World Cup in Argentina. Andre Iguodala: Basketballer With A Mission - The Guardian [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. 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. In his best NBA regular-season performance, Oladipo averaged 19.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 4.8 assists. Antony Ressler: Absolutely not. [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. Copyright 2023 SLAM Media Inc. SLAM, SLAMTV, SLAM MEDIA and the SLAM logo are registered He is an American professional basketball . "I've added 20 pounds of muscle. 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. Do you believe significant roster changes might be necessary after this season? He returned to the Warriors in 2021 and won his fourth NBA championship the same season. Thats something that theyve talked about, having a Team Nigeria in Miami, and I think its cool, Erik Spoelstra said. Despite the Warriors going up 31 in the series following a Game 4 win, they went on to lose the series in seven games to become the first team in NBA history to lose the championship series after being up 31. "I'm so excited to play alongside Rudy (Gobert)," Azubuike said. 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. [26] He officially signed on August 17, 2008. I feel quick. 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). They didnt know I invested. That was just an E-Trade investment. You gotta tip your hat to that, to what they did to us in our home floor. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. In 2017, he partnered with Bloomberg on the creation of The Players Technology Summit which convenes top executives and leaders in the technology, venture capital, and sports communities to exchange ideas and share expertise in an educational and empowering forum. As part of the trade, he agreed to a two-year, $30 million extension with Miami, with the last year being a team option. He is often called the Greek Freak, a name that perfectly suits his style. Iguodala is a strong Christian, credited to a famous quote, that: Faith is something I heavily lean on to give me that balance. [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. 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 Sixers, however, were a big disappointment, going only 2755 during the regular season and missing the playoffs after two straight playoff berths. He has the ability to drive to the basket and finish with aggressive dunks or crafty layups. 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. His father is Nigerian, while his mother is of African American origin. Youll never hear a bad thing said about Russell Westbrook from anyone in this league thats played against him or with him., Faced with the internal revolt, Tony Parker is now backing away from the idea to sell the majority shares in the LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne organization, Ja Morant was allegedly seen showing off a gun in his IG Live this morning. Andre Iguodala is signing with the Golden State Warriors, according to Jonathan Abrams of the New York Times on Friday. [12], Iguodala also won a bronze medal with the U.S. at the FIBA Americas Under-18 Championship in 2002. Perhaps Vincents connection with his fellow countrymen stemmed from the values he learned from his father, Franklyn. You learn to balance your portfolio. Iguodala had a poor playoffs series, averaging 13 points per game. In the game, he scored 10 points, caught 10 rebounds and dished out 10 assists. [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. Of course, the Basketball Africa League, which was organized by the NBA and FIBA, should foster even more interest in the sport. He replaced LeBron James in that role. Andre Iguodala found himself in recent months in discussions with his few N.B.A. This list will consider the players' impact on the NBA league and their current form and past seasons. [52] The Warriors went on to defeat the Rockets in five games. Ive never really had a chance to experience their culture, only from the outside looking in because of my father.'. At Lanphier he did well academically and athletically; he won All-Conference academic honors, was on the National Honor Roll, was a State Journal-Register Student-Athlete of the Week several times,[7] and gained three letters in track for the high jump. "To be honest, I didn't think I'd be in the position I'm in today. It didnt feel right to me. A 6' 4" shooting guard, he is agile and athletic with exceptional explosive strength. [92] He helped Team USA win the gold medal against Spain in a 107100 victory. And once guys realize that, they really get into something that is really healthy for you.. He finished the season averaging 17.1 ppg, 6.5 rpg, 5.8 apg, and 1.7 spg. I had a similar role to affect the game defensively. In his rookie year, Ayton posted noteworthy numbers by averaging 16.3 points and 10.3 rebounds. Then we invested in Apple. Houses Andre Iguodala bought a mansion in Lafayette, California. Its also gotten more popular on the continent of Africa, which includes 54 sovereign countries, one of which has a deep connection to the HEAT. 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! 2001 Playoff Absolute Memorabilia #175 Andre Carter Premier Materials You want to play hard for someone who died for you". The most noteworthy performance of his career came last season when the Phoenix Suns reached the NBA finals, a first for Ayton. The swingman was an NBA All-Star in 2012 and has been named to the NBA All-Defensive Team twice. Andre Iguodala | Basketball Wiki | Fandom Veteran forward Andre Iguodala returns to Warriors for 19th season - NBA [5] Growing up, Iguodala rooted for the Chicago Bulls, and he cites Michael Jordan as the player he looked up to.[6]. Along with his star teammate Jimmy Butler, Adebayo has taken the Florida team to three playoffs, reaching the NBA finals against the LA Lakers in the 2019-20 season. His first dunk was a simple windmill, but then for his second dunk he received a pass from Allen Iverson off the back side of the backboard, then leapt under the board and put in the reverse on the other side and was awarded a perfect score of 50 points. [11] However, after their coach, Nolan Richardson, was fired that year (2002), Iguodala decided to attend Arizona instead. Iguodalas father is Nigerian. Born to and African American mother and Nigerian father, Adebayo began his career as the 14th overall NBA draft pick by the Miami Heat in 2017. Continuing, he said You see that it is not something that is trendy. [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. During the season, Iguodala was hampered by an Achilles injury, leading to career lows in games played and started, field-goal percentage, free-throw percentage, and steals per game as the 76ers finished with a 4141 record. [68][69] After starting nine consecutive games,[70] he missed the deciding Game 4 in the conference finals against Portland with a sore left calf injury from Game 3. He showed his versatility during the season posting up a career-high in triple-doubles. Is every player on the table when it comes to potential change, including Trae Young? HoopsHype: Michael Malone on Nikola Jokic: HoopsHype: Jimmy Butler on Julius Randles winning three-pointer: Mark Haynes: DeAaron Fox showed Russell Westbrook nothing but respect after defeating the Clippers on Friday. As guys like Achiuwa, Vincent and Adebayo continue to make a name for themselves, basketball will just continue to get more and more popular in Africa. He was awarded the Finals MVP in 2015. Were a lot further than we were three, four years ago. The second edition saw other athletes from the NBA like Kevin Durant and Jaylen Brown make debuts. Andre Iguodala PPG 2.3 RPG 2.3 APG 1.7 PIE 5.3 HEIGHT 6'6" (1.98m) WEIGHT 215lb (98kg) COUNTRY USA LAST ATTENDED Arizona AGE 39 years BIRTHDATE January 28, 1984 DRAFT 2004 R1 Pick 9 EXPERIENCE. He has won four NBA championships with the Warriors and was named the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player (MVP) in 2015. Iguodala was also selected for the 2012 London Olympics team, largely due to his exceptional defensive ability. This led to the firing of Nuggets coach George Karl, who just won the NBA Coach of the Year 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. I think I can add a lot to the table, like add a lot of aggression and grittiness.". Between Jan. 18 and March 31 of last year, Iguodala played in just two games. [104], On June 25, 2019, Iguodala released The Sixth Man: A Memoir. In February 2019, Iguodala was elected first vice-president of the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA). [48] The Warriors' NBA-record start ended after 24 wins when they lost to the Milwaukee Bucks 10895 on December 12. Andre Tyler Iguodala was born on the 28th of January 1984 to a Nigerian father and an African American mother in Illinois. His return fill's the team's 14th . That season, he averaged 23.5 points, 7.8 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game. Other players involved in the deal included All-Stars Andrew Bynum and Dwight Howard. Finals", "Warriors first to 5 Finals in row since 1966 Celtics", "Raptors capture first NBA title, beat Warriors in Game 6", "After the Injuries, What's Next for the Warriors? It keeps me focused When people see us on the court, we want them to see God's work. Giannis is often double-teamed in defense and yet he spins, pivots, or just drives past. 2004 Skybox Autographics #76 /750 - ANDRE IGUODALA - PSA 9 - Rookie Previously with the 3-time NBA Champions Golden State Warriors, Iguodala was drafted into the NBA in 2004. Iguodala was also a finalist for the Illinois Mr. Basketball award, which was awarded to Dee Brown. Iguodala was second behind James for most triple-doubles during the 201011 season. [40] On March 18, 2015, he scored a then season-high 21 points on 9-of-12 shooting in a 11495 win over the Atlanta Hawks. Even though I wasn't born in Nigeria, I still got Nigerian blood. For his defensive efforts throughout the season, Iguodala was named to the NBA All-Defensive Team Second Team, though his coaches and teammates lobbied for him to make the First Team. View player profile, bio, stats, news and video highlights. In his freshman year, the Wildcats were defeated in the Elite Eight by Kansas. Its no secret that basketball is a global sport. In addition to his numerous basketball achievements, he has found success in the business world with entrepreneurial ventures in technology and e-commerce. They even had training camp in Dallas, in the States. Spin: Iguodala hasn't suited up since mid-January and will miss yet another game Friday. [65][66] The Warriors went on to win their third championship in four years with a sweep of the Cavaliers. [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. However, he also had his career-best season in assists with 6.3 apg and helped the Sixers make the playoffs with the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference. Iguodala's father is Nigerian. Vincent, one of Miamis two-way players, played for the Nigerian National Team in the FIBA World Cup in 2019 with Josh Okogie and Al-Farouq Aminu. Andre Iguodala News | Photos | Quotes | Video | Wiki - UPI.com In acknowledgment of the players of Nigerian Origin's impact on the NBA, this list is a chronicle of the best such active players. Aside winning several laurels as an NBA star, Iguodala is also a tech-investor and a. 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. With the second overall pick in the draft, the Sixers made a big splash by drafting Evan Turner. Iguodala's mother is African American while his father is Nigerian. Everything you need to know about the Warriors' championship rings, Warriors vet Iguodala returning for 19th season, They said it! Iguodala was picked up in the 2004 NBA drafts by the Philadelphia 76ers. Per Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated, Adebayo had actually planned on going to that camp last summer before COVID hit. He had previously served as vice-president of the NBPA executive committee starting in 2013. [31] The Nuggets went on to make the playoffs with a franchise-record 5725, and a team record 15 consecutive wins; however, they were upset in the first round by the Golden State Warriors, despite Iguodala having a good series, averaging 18 points, 8 rebounds, 5.3 assists, and 2 steals per game in the series. DeAaron Fox showed Russell Westbrook nothing but respect after defeating the Clippers on Friday. It is something that you are invested in. He is expected to promote the companys business development and technology in the U.S. Iguodala is not only excited that he is visiting Nigeria for the first time as an adult, he is happy to invest home. He has also been named to the NBA All-Defensive Team twice. His high-flying leap and freakishly strong frame put him at second number on this list. Andre Iguodala father: Who is Leonard Shanklin? Bio, age, nationality [71] The Warriors returned to the NBA Finals for the fifth straight season, but lost in six games to the Toronto Raptors. He began to step up his game as the season went on, leading Philadelphia to a playoff berth. I made some investment in startups with my E-Trade account. In 201415, he became a reserve for the first time in his career, but played a major bench role. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. His defensive prowess lies in his ability to gather balls off the rim and offensively, he can put the same balls back in for quick buckets. [39], Entering the 201415 season, first-year Warriors coach Steve Kerr elected to move Iguodala from the starting rotation to the sixth man reserve position, in favor of forward Harrison Barnes. Jordan is also Nigeria's highest scorer in a single match after registering 36 points in a 2019 World Cup qualifier in Lagos. Isaac Okoro was fifth overall pick and has been chosen by Cleveland Cavaliers. 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. It wasnt easy to make the team. You get to experience different cultures. Almost instantly, he became a hit, making his mark as one of the league's premier players. Jordan, who was born to a Nigerian father Alexander and American mother Amy, was part of the Nigerian team that played at the 2019 Men's World Cup. In his NBA finals run, Adebayo put up unbelievable numbers in the playoffs for a second-year-player. His father is Nigerian, while his mother is African American. Previously with the 3-time NBA Champions Golden State Warriors, Iguodala was drafted into the NBA in 2004. 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Iguodala had averaged 18.8 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game through 82 regular-season games. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 2001 Playoff Absolute Memorabilia #175 Andre Carter Premier Materials /850 RC at the best online prices at eBay! Antony Ressler: There should be clarity. This year, a country has established its presence during the NBA drafts - Nigeria. However, on December 17, 2013, Iguodala returned to action in a game against the New Orleans Pelicans. for $3.6 million. [87] He missed 31 games from January to April with back soreness. [98], Alongside teammate Stephen Curry, Iguodala is known to be an avid golfer.
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