", "Analysis: Memphis Grizzlies betting on quality return for Andre Iguodala", "The opportunity cost of trading Andre Iguodala mapping out a decision timeline", "Grizzlies' Ja Morant fires back as Steph Curry defends Andre Iguodala", "Heat Acquire Andre Iguodala, Jae Crowder & Solomon Hill", "An N.B.A. 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. In the playoffs, Iguodala had the assignment of guarding James and Dwyane Wade in the first round. In 201415, he became a reserve for the first time in his career, but played a major bench role. [44][45] He was also the first MVP to not have started every game in the Finals. Iguodala scored a season-high 22 points on 8-of-15 shooting, which included four 3-pointers. Antony Ressler: If youre the final decision maker, which I am, you have to have complete accountability. The Sixers fired head coach Eddie Jordan and brought in Doug Collins. What building a culture really means, and make sure we have a roster that can accommodate those priorities. This was also the fifth time in NBA history that an eighth seed defeated a first seed in the opening round of the playoffs. Iguodala entered the 2017 off-season as a free agent and held meetings with numerous competing teams, including the Los Angeles Lakers, San Antonio Spurs, Sacramento Kings, and Houston Rockets. The 6' 11" center plays in the NBA for the Phoenix Suns. pic.twitter.com/xBfn4VKGBm. Philadelphia was set to face the No. Iguodala was born in Springfield, Illinois. Iguodala was born in Springfield, Illinois to his father Leonard Shanklin, and his mother Linda Shanklin. In the FIBA World Championships Iguodala displayed his athleticism with an array of fastbreak dunks. He was named NBA All-Star in 2012. Iguodala has played in six NBA finals, out of which five were with the Golden State Warriors and one with the Miami Heat. As part of the trade, he agreed to a two-year, $30 million extension with Miami, with the last year being a team option. 6 small forward and the No. In his rookie year, he teamed up with Allen Iverson and would regularly display his leap to convert Iverson Alley Oops into monsterous dunks. Read about our approach to external linking. Passion for tech investment Speaking about his passion for investment in tech companies, Iguodala said: I started with an E-Trade account. If you are having difficulty accessing any content on this website, please visit our Accessibility page. Iguodala was also a finalist for the Illinois Mr. Basketball award, which was awarded to Dee Brown. 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! Coming into the 201011 NBA season, the 76ers were expected to rebound from their poor season. 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. [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. About Andre Iguodala. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. When Iguodala was selected, ESPN personality Dick Vitale commented that it was a mistake for the Sixers to take him, saying "Iguodala was a [27 percent] shooter from the college three-point line. Ive never really had a chance to experience their culture, only from the outside looking in because of my father.'. 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 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. With Golden State down 21 in the series, Iguodala made his first start of the season, replacing center Andrew Bogut in Game 4. He replaced LeBron James in that role. He returned to the Warriors in 2021 and won his fourth NBA championship the same season. 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. [37] When playing against the Los Angeles Lakers on November 23, 2013, Iguodala strained his left hamstring late in the third quarter. It wasnt easy to make the team. : Ja Morant thinks he could take MJ one-on-one and more Quotes of the Week, Steph: You need guys like Kerr and Iguodala to give you confidence, Warriors minus Iguodala (right knee) for Game 2, 2022 NBA playoffs: The best poster dunks from every series, Warriors' Iguodala, Porter, Payton available for G1. Born to Nigerian immigrants, Giannis is from Greece. [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. 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. 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.. And once guys realize that, they really get into something that is really healthy for you.. He began to step up his game as the season went on, leading Philadelphia to a playoff berth. He supported Devin Booker and Chris Paul as they fought their way through the ranks. He showed his versatility during the season posting up a career-high in triple-doubles. Theres a lot of talent in Africa, Achiuwa said. Two of them, Precious Achiuwa, picked by the Miami Heat, and Udoka Azubuike, picked by Utah Jazz. [5] He later established the Andre Iguodala Youth Foundation, whose stated mission is to use sports as a means to help youths. The 76ers played much better basketball under Tony DiLeo. 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. Iguodala (hip) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Pelicans. 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 . The award however was given to Nate Robinson,[20] in a controversial decision,[21][22][23] as Robinson had missed 14 straight dunk attempts before hitting his final one. He has won four NBA championships with the Warriors and was named the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player (MVP) in 2015. 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. !@Giannis_An34 @Paschketball pic.twitter.com/kxLuUoXP0A. 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. [85], Iguodala continued with the Miami Heat in a bench-role for the 202021 season. He was raised in Springfield, Illinois, a city in the United States. You gotta tip your hat to that, to what they did to us in our home floor. The 22-year-old was the last of the players of Nigerian heritage to be selected in the first round of the draft. 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.. 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. Andre Tyler Iguodala. Last updated on 19 November 202019 November 2020.From the section Sport Africa. Were a lot further than we were three, four years ago. Then we invested in Apple. His return fill's the team's 14th . The organization has hosted basketball camps and the annual "Thanksgiving with Dre", which has distributed food baskets to families in need. Iguodala had averaged 18.8 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game through 82 regular-season games. [5], As a sophomore in 200304, Iguodala was named team MVP after leading his team in rebounds, assists and steals. Since entering the NBA, Iguodala had played in 806 games as a starter without entering a game as a reserve, a league high over that span. 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. 153.122.85.11 He has the ability to drive to the basket and finish with aggressive dunks or crafty layups. Iguodala was born in Springfield, Illinois on January 28, 1984. 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. Iguodala was named the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) First Vice President earlier this year. [58] The Warriors finished the season as the first seed in the West with a 6715 record. Deandre Ayton averaged 15.8 points, 11.8 rebounds and registered a 65.8 field goal percentage. That should be everyone's goal, to win a championship that everyone wants to win," Okongwu insisted. Andre Iguodala. peers remaining, the ones who sculpted paralleling journeys, from being teenagers to experiencing parenthood, from . Iguodalas father is Nigerian. 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. So I'm excited to learn from him. Join us in wishing @DeandreAyton of the @Suns a HAPPY 23rd BIRTHDAY! For other guys like Vincent and Achiuwa, it was a bit different. Im glad he played well, but Im glad we got the win. It didnt feel right to me. He drives to the ring with great speed and regularly dunks without holding back. His parents were Nigerian immigrants who moved to America. While in secondary school, he consistently maintained excellent grades . Getty Images. With a Game 7 victory, the Warriors moved on to the NBA Finals for the second straight year. "You know, I feel like I bring a mature approach. Per the Philly Inquirer: Iguodalas father is Nigerian. In 22 minutes of play, Iguodala put up six points on 36 shooting, five rebounds, two assists, three steals and a block. 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. 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. [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. The inaugural edition of the event began in 2017 where Iguodala and teammate Stephen Curry played hosts. He is often called the Greek Freak, a name that perfectly suits his style. Iguodala was picked up in the 2004 NBA drafts by the Philadelphia 76ers. [35] Getting the inbound pass from Klay Thompson, Iguodala turned and made the fade-away jump shot over the Thunder's Thabo Sefolosha. Denver Nuggets snapped up 19-year-old Zeke Nnaji as the 22nd overall pick. Is every player on the table when it comes to potential change, including Trae Young? He is the son of Linda Shanklin. 26 player in the nation in 2002. From China to the United States and everywhere in between, basketball (and in turn the NBA) has grown immensely over the years. 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. BBC Sport Africa has been finding out about all eight of the players set to be the stars of the future. The Warriors' small lineup, which came to be known as the Death Lineup, helped turn the series around. [103], Iguodala is a Venture Partner in the Catalyst Fund, which invests in underrepresented founders and entrepreneurs of tech companies. The National Basketball Association (NBA) superstar Andre Iguodala has joined Jumia's board of directors. His high-flying leap and freakishly strong frame put him at second number on this list. 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. And the saying is almost very literal, so just taking care of your own and being there for family and obviously all the other pieces of hard work and honesty and integrity and all that comes into play as well., [My parents instilled] just the go get it mentality, Achiuwa said. Iguodala is a huge figure who wields influence in both on and off the court of Basketball. 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). A lot of companies were in this area. In the game, he scored 10 points, caught 10 rebounds and dished out 10 assists. The 6ft 11 center was born to a Nigerian father and American mother and played college basketball for the Arizona Wildcats. #NBABDAY #ThatsGame pic.twitter.com/X4xCz3NFvr. "I watched the NBA Finals, and thankful that they're welcoming me to Miami. It was something that I was nervous about because my father wasnt in my life, so I didnt really have like an easy outlet to just figure out my heritage, Adebayo said. He is very close to his parents and his parents also supported him in every phase of his life. He was also a member of the United States national team at the 2010 FIBA World Championship and 2012 Summer Olympics, winning the gold medal both times.[2]. In acknowledgment of the players of Nigerian Origin's impact on the NBA, this list is a chronicle of the best such active players. 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. National Basketball Association, NBA star, Andre Tyler Iguodala is on his way to Africa. He began his career as the first overall NBA draft pick in 2018. [4] His mother is African American, while his father is Nigerian. 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? Click to reveal [12], Iguodala also won a bronze medal with the U.S. at the FIBA Americas Under-18 Championship in 2002. In the playoffs, the Sixers lost in the first round to the Pistons in 6 games after leading the series 21. Thats something that theyve talked about, having a Team Nigeria in Miami, and I think its cool, Erik Spoelstra said. 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). You want to play hard for someone who died for you.. Thats tough, but we didnt deserve to win. 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. To be fair, some will read this and say the owner didnt close the door to trading Trae Young. [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. That team, which includes Penn grad Koko Archibong, will compete in these Games with nine American-born players on its roster. Collins called him a "stat-sheet stuffer". On defense, Giannis swats the ball away with ease. [87] He missed 31 games from January to April with back soreness. I didnt necessarily show well early on in the Training Camp process. [30] Iguodala returned on opening night of 201213 to play his former team. 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. [99][100] Iguodala enjoys playing video games, particularly the NBA 2K series. 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. "He is the most improved player in the country [in 2019-20]. 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. You'll never hear a bad thing said about Russell Westbrook from anyone in this league that's played against him or with him. pic.twitter.com/mLYtH2hVnj, Mark Haynes (@markhaynesnba) March 4, 2023, De'Aaron Fox, Russell Westbrook, Los Angeles Clippers, Sacramento Kings, ASVEL, Business, France, Owners, Uncategorized, ASVEL, Business, France, Owners, Tony Parker, Ja Morant was allegedly seen showing off a gun in his IG Live this morning. 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. Mr. 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. 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! The Sixers eventually fell to the Magic in the playoffs, failing to reach the second round. . Precious Achiuwa, who is one of two players born and raised in Nigeria, was the 20th overall pick and was picked by Miami Heat. [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. That's tough, but we didn't deserve to win. Precious Achiuwa was born in the country, while Bam Adebayo, Andre Iguodala, KZ Okpala, Victor Oladipo and Gabe Vincent have one or both parents from Nigeria originally. 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Unfortunately, Iguodala went on to miss twelve consecutive games. Andre Iguodala, an 18-year veteran of the NBA, has made his mark as one of the league's premier players. Iguodala averaged 5.7 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.2 assists in the regular season. It was always my dream to play for the USA team, Iguodala said. Andre Iguodala Parents and Family Andre was born on 28 January 1984 in Springfield, Illinois, United States to parents Leonard Shanklin and Linda Shanklin. "It's also just a blessing. Considered a four-star recruit by Scout.com, Iguodala was listed as the No. And so, "Iguodala" could easily mean "Weed/wheat/hay which he/she threw (which fell)" Some Igbo names are in the context of . Andre Tyler Iguodala was born on the 28th of January 1984 to a Nigerian father and an African American mother in Illinois Andre Tyler Iguodala was born on the 28th of January 1984 to a. Philadelphia 76ers Andre Iguodala #9 NBA SWINGMAN adidas Basketball Jersey XL | Sport, Weitere Ballsportarten, Basketball | eBay! [104], On June 25, 2019, Iguodala released The Sixth Man: A Memoir. Victory. Iguodala visited the Arkansas campus and was impressed by their large gymnasium and the number of fans at a practice while he visited with his mother and father. But I think once guys get in, what they are realizing is this is not a quick space. Iguodala averaged a career-high 19.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game through the 82 games. [10], Iguodala initially signed a National Letter of Intent to play at Arkansas.
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