His next opportunity to return will be Sunday against the Lakers, although a timetable for his return isn't yet clear. 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". [94] Iguodala has a daughter and a son. 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. When Iguodala was in the game, James made only 38.1% of his shots, compared to 44% without Iguodala. Iguodala is a huge figure who wields influence in both on and off the court of Basketball. What building a culture really means, and make sure we have a roster that can accommodate those priorities. I didn't think I'd be able to play at a level like Louisville," he said before the draft. [76] Golden State was eyeing a replacement for Thompson while he recovered from his injury, and the trade freed salary cap space for them to acquire All-Star guard D'Angelo Russell in a sign-and-trade package with the Brooklyn Nets for Durant, who had announced earlier that he planned to sign with the Nets. The 76ers were eventually defeated in 5 games. He put up 11 points in an 8475 loss, and received a mixed response from the crowd. For other guys like Vincent and Achiuwa, it was a bit different. So it's just having that on my shoulders.". American Basketball star. "It's also just a blessing. Antony Ressler on Trae Young: 'I don't open the door or close the door to any personnel'. The annual draft sees NBA teams choose from the world's best young talent. Deandre Ayton averaged 15.8 points, 11.8 rebounds and registered a 65.8 field goal percentage. Philadelphia 76ers Andre Iguodala #9 NBA SWINGMAN adidas Basketball Jersey XL | Sport, Weitere Ballsportarten, Basketball | eBay! Theres a lot of talent in Africa, Achiuwa said. That was just an E-Trade investment. pic.twitter.com/xBfn4VKGBm. [55] On January 16, 2017, he came off the bench to make all five of his field goal attempts for a season-high 14 points in a 12691 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. 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[37] When playing against the Los Angeles Lakers on November 23, 2013, Iguodala strained his left hamstring late in the third quarter. 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. Were not there yet in terms of decision-making. 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. The next Basketball Without Borders trip that is in Nigeria, I want to be a part of that one.. Last updated on 19 November 202019 November 2020.From the section Sport Africa. News: 20 hours agoIguodala (hip) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Pelicans. [77][78] Afterwards, the Warriors stated that they planned to eventually retire Iguodala's No. He was named to the Pac-10 All-Freshmen team for 200203. 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. Jim, we did it baby! His next opportunity to return will be Sunday against the Lakers, although a timetable for his return isn't yet clear. He is often called the Greek Freak, a name that perfectly suits his style. "I feel great. 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. His most lethal move is his euro step, which he uses to slither to the basket in traffic. For his defensive contributions to the Warriors, Iguodala was named to the 2014 All-NBA Defensive first team. 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. 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.. When you go out there, youre not just representing your country or the NBA, youre representing your beliefs. He can knock down mid-range jumpers, floaters and fadeaways to score in contests making him a lethal scorer. He has the ability to drive to the basket and finish with aggressive dunks or crafty layups. [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. Iguodala told . Your IP: During the season, he averaged 9 points, 5.7 rebounds, 3 assists, 1.7 steals, and 32.8 minutes per game. The second edition saw other athletes from the NBA like Kevin Durant and Jaylen Brown make debuts. Iguodala was second behind James for most triple-doubles during the 201011 season. His mother is African American, while his father is Nigerian. On January 3, 2014, Iguodala hit a game-winning, 3-point buzzer-beater in the Warriors' 101100 win over the Atlanta Hawks. Passion for tech investment Speaking about his passion for investment in tech companies, Iguodala said: I started with an E-Trade account. 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. 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Two of them, Precious Achiuwa, picked by the Miami Heat, and Udoka Azubuike, picked by Utah Jazz. Join us in wishing @DeandreAyton of the @Suns a HAPPY 23rd BIRTHDAY! Iggy is currently playing for Miami Heat. 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). [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. 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. And once guys realize that, they really get into something that is really healthy for you.. This is something for the long run. At the time of Webber's release, the Sixers were 926 (Iverson only played 15 games before he was traded). Antony Ressler: Landry and Kyle are trying to create strongly what it means to be a Hawk. #NBABDAY #ThatsGame pic.twitter.com/X4xCz3NFvr. 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. His father is Nigerian, while his mother is African American. Im really proud of my culture. Iguodala hasn't suited up since mid-January and will miss yet another game Friday. And so, "Iguodala" could easily mean "Weed/wheat/hay which he/she threw (which fell)" Some Igbo names are in the context of . The 6' 11" center plays in the NBA for the Phoenix Suns. 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. Even though I wasn't born in Nigeria, I still got Nigerian blood. Copyright 2023 SLAM Media Inc. SLAM, SLAMTV, SLAM MEDIA and the SLAM logo are registered On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. He has said, "Faith is something I heavily lean on to give me that balance. 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. peers remaining, the ones who sculpted paralleling journeys, from being teenagers to experiencing parenthood, from . You want to play hard for someone who died for you.. Antony Ressler: Absolutely not. The Warriors received a traded player exception in the deal. Im proud of where Im from. Ive never really had a chance to experience their culture, only from the outside looking in because of my father.'. 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. [65][66] The Warriors went on to win their third championship in four years with a sweep of the Cavaliers. 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. My body feels explosive. In his NBA finals run, Adebayo put up unbelievable numbers in the playoffs for a second-year-player. : 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. [99][100] Iguodala enjoys playing video games, particularly the NBA 2K series. His efforts were rewarded when he was named to the All-Rookie First Team and started on the rookie team during the Rookie Challenge portion of All-Star Weekend. He said: Were not enough. He reminds me a lot of Kevin Garnett with his package - his athleticism, his skill set," Underwood said. Desmond Bane started playing baseball before he switched to basketball and was the 30th overall pick, drafted by the Boston Celtics, with reports that he will be traded to the Memphis Grizzlies. [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. Free shipping for many products! [13] On March 6, 2017, he set a new season high with 24 points in a 119111 win over the Atlanta Hawks. [10], Iguodala initially signed a National Letter of Intent to play at Arkansas. He was acquired by Golden State in 2013. 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. Iguodala was born in Springfield, Illinois to his father Leonard Shanklin, and his mother Linda Shanklin. On defense, Giannis swats the ball away with ease. My mom always tells me to keep that Nigerian pride. Iguodala is a huge figure who wields influence in both on and off the court of Basketball. Victory. 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. He is the son of Linda Shanklin. 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. [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. From there, you start doing your homework. Performance & security by Cloudflare. It is something that you are invested in. And at around the age of 16, Adebayo felt compelled to delve more into his Nigerian roots. His return fill's the team's 14th . On defense, Oladipo can guard all around his court. Thats where I grew up. The Sixers hired coach Eddie Jordan to take over for Tony DiLeo. [60] The Warriors would again matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals where Iguodala was a key bench player during the 2017 NBA Finals, often guarding James and scored 20 points in Game 5,[61] helping the Warriors win the championship by defeating the Cavaliers in five games. trademarks of Slam Media Inc. All rights reserved. He played like a man possessed while under the paint. Considered a four-star recruit by Scout.com, Iguodala was listed as the No. He scored 17.8 points, 10.3 rebounds, and 4.4 assists. Iguodala was born in Springfield, Illinois on January 28, 1984. [5] He later established the Andre Iguodala Youth Foundation, whose stated mission is to use sports as a means to help youths. 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. [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. Is every player on the table when it comes to potential change, including Trae Young? I feel quick. Iguodala is a Nigerian name borne by people of Edo in South . During the 2011 NBA lockout, Iguodala had a week-long internship with Merrill Lynch.[28]. [93], In August 2015, Iguodala married his childhood sweetheart, Christina Gutierrez, at One&Only Palmilla in Los Cabos, Mexico. We want to be a good representation of what we believe in. [32][33] He officially joined the Warriors in a three-team sign-and-trade deal with the Nuggets and the Utah Jazz. Other players involved in the deal included All-Stars Andrew Bynum and Dwight Howard. Iguodala was named the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) First Vice President earlier this year. He played a leading role in each of Golden States championship seasons. 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. [5] Growing up, Iguodala rooted for the Chicago Bulls, and he cites Michael Jordan as the player he looked up to.[6]. Read about our approach to external linking. 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. 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.. [105], Iguodala appeared as a fictionalized version of himself in the second season of Abbott Elementary (2022).[106]. 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. [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. Antony Ressler: There should be clarity. Andre Iguodala found himself in recent months in discussions with his few N.B.A. Landry has referenced the need for accountability. When people see us on the court, we want them to see Gods work. In February 2019, Iguodala was elected first vice-president of the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA). [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. It doesnt even do it justice. Iguodala was born in Springfield, Illinois. Ricky Rubio Feels Back to Normal After Comeback Game, Stephen Curry on His Return to Play and Regaining His Rhythm, REPORT: Miami Interested in Buying Out Jae Crowder, Drexel Guard Keishana Washington is One of the Coldest Scorers in the CountryAnd Shes Just Getting Started, How the NBA G League is at the Forefront of Basketball Innovation, from Player Development to Testing New Rules, Frank Jackson on His NBA Journey, Proving Himself and Getting to Play for the City He Calls Home, Stephen Curry Believes Andre Iguodala is Absolutely An Hall of Famer, Andre Iguodala Confirms Hell Return to the Warriors for His 19th Season, Warriors Owner Joe Lacob Fined $500,000 For Calling the Luxury Tax Unfair. I think I can add a lot to the table, like add a lot of aggression and grittiness.". 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? 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. While in secondary school, he consistently maintained excellent grades . Hard work, the way you have to handle your business, always working hard, trusting family, just respect, core values and stuff like that.. [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]. In 2002, he played in the Jordan Brand Classic in Washington, D.C. However, on December 17, 2013, Iguodala returned to action in a game against the New Orleans Pelicans. [102], Iguodala is a tech investor and a leading advocate for athletes in the NBA to invest in the technology industry. 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. Bam Adebayo, simply put, has no regard for the basket. This led to the firing of Nuggets coach George Karl, who just won the NBA Coach of the Year Award. We did not. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. 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. During the year, Andre was the subject of multiple trade rumors that had him being traded to either the Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers or Los Angeles Lakers. 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]. The Warriors' small lineup, which came to be known as the Death Lineup, helped turn the series around. [5][8][9] As a senior in 2002, Iguodala led Lanphier's basketball team to a runner-up finish at the Illinois High School Association Class AA state tournament. 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. "You know, I feel like I bring a mature approach. 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. The Sixers fired head coach Eddie Jordan and brought in Doug Collins. Ayton was born to a Nigerian father and a Jamaican and Bahamian mother. 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. What development first really means. That should be everyone's goal, to win a championship that everyone wants to win," Okongwu insisted.
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