With Iguodala now averaging 40.3 minutes per game, he led the Sixers on a late-season run, finishing the rest of the season 2621 and almost clinching the 8th seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs, although their late run came more as a result of other teams "tanking" to secure a higher draft pick. Giannis is a force of nature, an unstoppable force that mows down everything in its path. With Golden State down 21 in the series, Iguodala made his first start of the season, replacing center Andrew Bogut in Game 4. I've come a long way since high school. Iguodala was also a finalist for the Illinois Mr. Basketball award, which was awarded to Dee Brown. His mother is African American, while his father is Nigerian. In the final round, he did a behind-the-back dunk and followed with a reverse. His Lanphier jersey is now retired. [5], As a sophomore in 200304, Iguodala was named team MVP after leading his team in rebounds, assists and steals. You gotta tip your hat to that, to what they did to us in our home floor. Miami Heat may well get a few more fans in Nigeria as Achiuwa will join four others at the team who have Nigerian heritage - Bam Adebayo, Andre Iguodala, Chikezie 'KZ' Okpala and Gabe Vincent. And at around the age of 16, Adebayo felt compelled to delve more into his Nigerian roots. 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. Andre Iguodala 2023: Wife, net worth, tattoos, smoking & body facts "Myself, I just want to be able to get better, be able to be the best that I can be, continue to work hard, have a great work ethic.". 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. That team, which includes Penn grad Koko Archibong, will compete in these Games with nine American-born players on its roster. He reminds me a lot of Kevin Garnett with his package - his athleticism, his skill set," Underwood said. In his rookie year, Ayton posted noteworthy numbers by averaging 16.3 points and 10.3 rebounds. Read about our approach to external linking. [5] He later established the Andre Iguodala Youth Foundation, whose stated mission is to use sports as a means to help youths. Iguodala has played in six NBA finals, out of which five were with the Golden State Warriors and one with the Miami Heat. In the FIBA World Championships Iguodala displayed his athleticism with an array of fastbreak dunks. He played a leading role in each of Golden States championship seasons. NBA Players & Team Rosters | NBA.com He has won three NBA championships with the Golden State Warriors and was named the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player (MVP) in 2015. In his best NBA regular-season performance, Oladipo averaged 19.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 4.8 assists. The Warriors received a traded player exception in the deal. He captured the Finals MVP after returning to the starting lineup in the middle of the championship series. After posting career totals of 594 points (9.6 ppg), 409 rebounds (6.6 rpg) and 95 steals (1.53 spg) in 62 games (34 starts) he left to enter the NBA draft. [11] However, after their coach, Nolan Richardson, was fired that year (2002), Iguodala decided to attend Arizona instead. For other guys like Vincent and Achiuwa, it was a bit different. Iguodala's father is Nigerian. 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! You want to play hard for someone who died for you". Philadelphia 76ers Andre Iguodala #9 NBA SWINGMAN adidas Basketball He returned to the Warriors in 2021 and won his fourth NBA championship the same season. [27] The contract had $5 million in bonuses and a player option for the sixth year. He practices Christianity as his religion. 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 replaced LeBron James in that role. 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. ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. [29] At the end of the 201112 NBA season, Iguodala averaged 12.4 ppg, 6.1 rpg, 5.5 apg, 1.7 spg in 35.6 mpg. Andre Iguodala | Basketball Wiki | Fandom It doesnt even do it justice. I didn't think I'd be able to play at a level like Louisville," he said before the draft. [38] The win extended the Warriors' season-high winning streak to 8 games. He showed his versatility during the season posting up a career-high in triple-doubles. On September 23, 2022, Iguodala re-signed with the Warriors on a one-year, fully guaranteed, 2.9 million dollar contract (the veteran's minimum) and announced his decision to retire after the season. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. [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. Victor Oladipo grew up in the town of Upper Marlboro, Maryland. And we felt like we fell short without getting a medal. Golden State Warriors veteran forward Andre Iguodala returning for 19th They didnt know I invested. Andre Tyler Iguodala (born January 28, 1984) is an American professional basketball swingman for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Antony Ressler: If youre the final decision maker, which I am, you have to have complete accountability. 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. 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. Eight of the draft picks are players with Nigerian heritage. 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. You gotta tip your hat to that, to what they did to us in our home floor. There have been a few things that Ive invested in that are no longer operating, but Ive learned so much through them. He was named Chicago Sun-Times Player of the Year as well as a second-team Parade All-American and Nike All-American. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. "A defensive specialist, that's mostly what I did at Kansas. After attending Lanphier High School in Springfield, Illinois, Iguodala enrolled at the University of Arizona. [102], Iguodala is a tech investor and a leading advocate for athletes in the NBA to invest in the technology industry. Its interesting. [37] When playing against the Los Angeles Lakers on November 23, 2013, Iguodala strained his left hamstring late in the third quarter. Thats something that theyve talked about, having a Team Nigeria in Miami, and I think its cool, Erik Spoelstra said. Of course, the Basketball Africa League, which was organized by the NBA and FIBA, should foster even more interest in the sport. ", Jazz general manager Justin Zanik said: "We felt at the end of the day that 'Dok was the best defensive player, best player available given his unique production, physical attributes and ability to affect both offensively and defensively on the court,". Precious Achiuwa, who is one of two players born and raised in Nigeria, was the 20th overall pick and was picked by Miami Heat. Veteran forward Andre Iguodala returns to Warriors for 19th season - NBA Golden State Warriors' Andre Iguodala joins Nigeria's Jumia Board of [67] In a sign of respect towards their opponent and with an increased urgency, Kerr opened the conference semifinals against Houston by moving Iguodala from the bench and starting their Hamptons Five lineup for the first time in the season. Even though I wasn't born in Nigeria, I still got Nigerian blood. It made me who I am, and its pretty much the foundation of who I am today, Achiuwa said. NBA Star, Andre Iguodala Believes In Nigeria's E-Commerce Growth Brad Underwood, the coach at college side Illinois, who came up against Oturu as he played for the Minnesota Golden Gophers, was full of praise for the youngster. I feel Im accountable for this business, on and off the court. He said: Were not enough. Ive never really had a chance to experience their culture, only from the outside looking in because of my father.'. Antony Ressler on Trae Young: 'I don't open the door or close the door to any personnel'. As part of the trade, he agreed to a two-year, $30 million extension with Miami, with the last year being a team option. In Game 1, Orlando had an 18-point lead in the fourth quarter, but Philadelphia made an amazing comeback led by Iguodala, eventually scoring a step-back, fadeaway jumper in the face of Hedo Trkolu with 2.2 seconds remaining to give the Sixers the win. Of course I take responsibility. . The regular season, which has been reduced by 10 matches to 72 due to Covid-19, is due to tip-off on the 22 December. Were a lot further than we were three, four years ago. Standing at 7ft tall, he drew the attention of recruiters at one of the NBA and Fiba's developmental camps in Africa, despite only taking up the sport at 13. Unfortunately, Iguodala went on to miss twelve consecutive games. [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. Jordan is also Nigeria's highest scorer in a single match after registering 36 points in a 2019 World Cup qualifier in Lagos. The NBA is home to talent from all over the world. We want to be a good representation of what we believe in. Last season, Iguodala played just 31 games during the regular season. He's not going to be able to play",[14] Iguodala used this as motivation in what proved to be a very productive rookie season. 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. On his 28th birthday, Iguodala recorded a 10-point, 10-rebound, 10-assist triple-double effort in a win over the Pistons. Iguodala played 19.5 minutes over only 31 games last season because of an array of injuries from a bulging disk in his lower back, a neck injury and a knee that required draining multiple times. He had narrowed down his list of desired schools to two: Kansas or Arkansas. NBA free agency 2021: Andre Iguodala says he's returning to Golden Iguodala became a member of the Board of Directors for Jumia Technologies, NYSE: JMIA, after the e-commerce platform successfully listed its billion-dollar IPO in April 2019. During his career at Arizona, the Wildcats made it to the NCAA Tournament both seasons. 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. His next opportunity to return will be Sunday against the Lakers, although a timetable for his return isn't yet clear. He can knock down mid-range jumpers, floaters and fadeaways to score in contests making him a lethal scorer. 9 jersey. You do some research on those companies because you are watching where your money is going and how its growing or how its being lost. DeAaron Fox showed Russell Westbrook nothing but respect after defeating the Clippers on Friday. Later that season, he was selected to his first All-Star Game as a reserve. We went to the Dominican Republic, played there. American Basketball star Andre Iguodala , a notable tech investor and board member of Jumia Group, recently visited Nigeria his country of descent to engage . He was a member of the United States national team at the 2010 FIBA World Championship and 2012 Summer Olympics, winning the gold medal both times. It is something that you are invested in. His stellar performance, however, wasn't enough and the Phoenix Suns lost to a stronger Milwaukee Bucks but not due to a lack of effort. And then with other companies, I am doing very well. Early into the season, Philadelphia was struggling, which led to the departure of head coach Maurice Cheeks. 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. 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. Then we invested in Apple. andre-iguodala News Latest On Andre Iguodala The Guardian Nigeria 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). That's tough, but we didn't deserve to win. This was also the fifth time in NBA history that an eighth seed defeated a first seed in the opening round of the playoffs. [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. Collins called him a "stat-sheet stuffer". Be the first one to comment on this story. Were not there yet in terms of decision-making. HEAT Proud Of Their Connection To Nigeria | NBA.com At Arizona, Iguodala planned to major in education. My body feels explosive. "I'm so excited to play alongside Rudy (Gobert)," Azubuike said. [90] After missing the first 39 games due to a hip injury, he made his season debut on January 8, 2023, in a 115101 loss to the Orlando Magic.[91]. Youre just not prepared to say what that looks like right now? 2004 Skybox Autographics #76 /750 - ANDRE IGUODALA - PSA 9 - Rookie This list will consider the players' impact on the NBA league and their current form and past seasons. On defense, Oladipo can guard all around his court. About Andre Iguodala. During the 2017 championship run, he further established his legacy as one of the NBAs premier players. Iguodala had a poor playoffs series, averaging 13 points per game. !@Giannis_An34 @Paschketball pic.twitter.com/kxLuUoXP0A. 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There were like four or five companies total where we made some great success with the investments. [32][33] He officially joined the Warriors in a three-team sign-and-trade deal with the Nuggets and the Utah Jazz. The inaugural edition of the event began in 2017 where Iguodala and teammate Stephen Curry played hosts. 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! When you go out there, youre not just representing your country or the NBA, youre representing your beliefs. 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. That was the first time that two players born in Nigeria have been picked in the first round of the same draft. In 201415, he became a reserve for the first time in his career, but played a major bench role. Warriors' Andre Iguodala set for season debut vs. Magic - ESPN Your money starts growing. 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. The Sixers, however, were a big disappointment, going only 2755 during the regular season and missing the playoffs after two straight playoff berths. 153.122.85.11 He went on to play for the Golden State Warriors and won three rings in 2015, 2017, and 2018. Thats tough, but we didnt deserve to win. On August 10, 2012, Iguodala was dealt to the Denver Nuggets in a series of trades also involving the Sixers, Los Angeles Lakers, and Orlando Magic. "My hope was to end up in a great organisation, and thank God my prayers got answered and I'm part of a great organisation," Achiuwa said. While in secondary school, he consistently maintained excellent grades . Andre Iguodala - Wikipedia His partnership with entrepreneurs in San Franciscos Silicon Valley has led to an annual event tagged Players Technology Summit. Iguodala was picked up in the 2004 NBA drafts by the Philadelphia 76ers. [24] Iguodala averaged 12.3 points and 5.9 rebounds on the season. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. It keeps me focused. I make sure I stay in chapel and have a good relationship with our chaplain. During the summer of 2000, Iguodala captured the attention of coaches around the nation as he was named the AAU national tournament Most Valuable Player after hitting the game-winning shot at the final buzzer to give his team the 17-and-under national title. You want to play hard for someone who died for you.. Its no secret that basketball is a global sport. [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. CC:Photo by Steve Jennings/Getty Images for techCrunch "For me, it's really important because I have a lot of roots in Africa with my father being from Nigeria," Iguodala told TechCrunch over the phone this week. They kept him on their 15-man opening day roster instead of buying out the 35-year-old veteran, who was earning $17 million in the last year of his contract. Iguodala also expressed his observation that there are not enough black athletes involved in tech investments. Im glad he played well, but Im glad we got the win. 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. Andre Tyler Iguodala. Passion for tech investment Speaking about his passion for investment in tech companies, Iguodala said: I started with an E-Trade account. Deandre Ayton averaged 15.8 points, 11.8 rebounds and registered a 65.8 field goal percentage. "It feels great to be the first Nigerian in this draft to be drafted," he said after being picked. Im thrilled to be a part of this unique enterprise that is shaping the future of digital Africa., His affirmation was also rechoed by Jumia co-founder Sacha Poignonne who said: Having Andre join our board sends the world the message that Africa has successful companies and great entrepreneurs, and that athletes can play a key role in contributing to their success.. He has also been named to the NBA All-Defensive Team twice. Andre Iguodala - Co-Founder, General Partner - LinkedIn "To be honest, I didn't think I'd be in the position I'm in today. Is every player on the table when it comes to potential change, including Trae Young? Andre Iguodala is signing with the Golden State Warriors, according to Jonathan Abrams of the New York Times on Friday. In the second round, Iguodala helped the Warriors defeat the Portland Trail Blazers in five games to qualify for the Western Conference Finals. Victor began his NBA career in 2013 as a second overall draft pick by the Orlando Magic. Iguodala played AAU basketball under Larry Butler and the Illinois Warriors, the team that has featured other professional players such as Dwyane Wade, Quentin Richardson, and Jon Scheyer. Almost instantly, he became a hit, making his mark as one of the league's premier players. 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". 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! At the time of Webber's release, the Sixers were 926 (Iverson only played 15 games before he was traded). 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 averaged 5.7 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.2 assists in the regular season. So he was invited to try out for and in this case, try out for means make the Nigerian Olympic squad. A 6' 4" shooting guard, he is agile and athletic with exceptional explosive strength. He began to step up his game as the season went on, leading Philadelphia to a playoff berth. 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. The most noteworthy performance of his career came last season when the Phoenix Suns reached the NBA finals, a first for Ayton. Houses Andre Iguodala bought a mansion in Lafayette, California. Ayton was born to a Nigerian father and a Jamaican and Bahamian mother. 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. [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. Daniel Oturu was the third choice in the second round of the draft which made him the 33rd pick overall. I dont open the door or close the door to any personnel. The next Basketball Without Borders trip that is in Nigeria, I want to be a part of that one.. 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. Per the Philly Inquirer: Iguodalas father is Nigerian. Andre Iguodala is currently a player for the Miami Heat. Other players involved in the deal included All-Stars Andrew Bynum and Dwight Howard. Jordan Nwora will be the most popular pick on the list to Nigerians as the 22-year-old is a member of the country's senior men's basketball team, otherwise known as D'Tigers. Iguodala proved his versatility, as he was the only rookie and 76er to record a triple-double that season, doing it against the defending champion Detroit Pistons. In the game, he scored 10 points, caught 10 rebounds and dished out 10 assists. The 6ft 6 shooting guard was raised in Indiana with a southern-Nigerian father and American mother. [97], The Sporting News named Iguodala one of "the good guys of 2006" for establishing the Andre Iguodala Disaster Relief Fund that raised money for tornado victims in his hometown of Springfield, Illinois. Andre Iguodala. [3], Iguodala was born in Springfield, Illinois. His next opportunity to return will be Sunday against the Lakers, although a timetable for his return isn't yet clear. [13] However, on July 25, 2017, Iguodala re-signed with the Warriors[62] on a three-year, $48 million contract. But I think once guys get in, what they are realizing is this is not a quick space. [25] He went on to finish the season with averages of 18.2 points, along with 5.7 rebounds and 5.7 assists. Iguodala was enticed by Arkansas's 13 system, which would have allowed Iguodala to run the point occasionally. Spin: Iguodala hasn't suited up since mid-January and will miss yet another game Friday. [26] He officially signed on August 17, 2008. 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Iguodala was also selected for the 2012 London Olympics team, largely due to his exceptional defensive ability. Per the Philly Inquirer: "Iguodala's father is. Aug 6, 2021 at 11:20 am ET 1 min read. Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a2b9bbd9d8d80d2 [80][81][82], On February 6, 2020, Iguodala was traded to the Miami Heat in a three-team trade along with Jae Crowder and Solomon Hill with Memphis and Minnesota. American Basketball star. The two have also invested in at least 25 different startups in the technology industry. Iggy is currently playing for Miami Heat. Although the rookie had to adapt to a new culture when he moved from Port Harcourt to the United States in the eighth grade, he knows his upbringing played a vital role in who hes become. After earning first-team all-conference honors in the Pac-10 (known now as the Pac-12) as a sophomore in 2004, he was selected in the 2004 NBA draft with the ninth overall pick by the Philadelphia 76ers. In 22 minutes of play, Iguodala put up six points on 36 shooting, five rebounds, two assists, three steals and a block. [95][96], Iguodala is a Christian. [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. [79][80] Memphis was hoping for a quality trade with a playoff contender in exchange for Iguodala and his championship experience. Iguodala played for Philadelphia until the summer of 2012 when he joined the Denver Nuggets in a four-team trade. He went on to play for the Golden State Warriors and won. He was named to the Pac-10 All-Freshmen team for 200203. #NBABDAY #ThatsGame pic.twitter.com/X4xCz3NFvr. Andre has left an indelible mark on the NBA, particularly his clutch performance in 2017 that helped the Warriors win the season. Andre Iguodala Was Invited to Try Out for Team Nigeria | SLAM Born to Nigerian immigrants, Giannis is from Greece. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. 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. 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. Performance & security by Cloudflare. Philadelphia was set to face the No. In the playoffs, Iguodala had the assignment of guarding James and Dwyane Wade in the first round. It didnt feel right to me. You learn to balance your portfolio.