[38] The win extended the Warriors' season-high winning streak to 8 games. But I think once guys get in, what they are realizing is this is not a quick space. When people see us on the court, we want them to see Gods work. 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. To be fair, some will read this and say the owner didnt close the door to trading Trae Young. His father is Nigerian, while his mother is of African American origin. "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. He was named NBA All-Star in 2012. I dont open the door or close the door to any personnel. [35] Getting the inbound pass from Klay Thompson, Iguodala turned and made the fade-away jump shot over the Thunder's Thabo Sefolosha. Philadelphia started the season poorly but were one of the best teams down the stretch. [87] He missed 31 games from January to April with back soreness. In the playoffs, the Sixers lost in the first round to the Pistons in 6 games after leading the series 21. However, on December 17, 2013, Iguodala returned to action in a game against the New Orleans Pelicans. That team, which includes Penn grad Koko Archibong, will compete in these Games with nine American-born players on its roster. Iguodala is a Nigerian name borne by people of Edo in South . [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. [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. Thats something that theyve talked about, having a Team Nigeria in Miami, and I think its cool, Erik Spoelstra said. 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? Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. [98], Alongside teammate Stephen Curry, Iguodala is known to be an avid golfer. 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. [104], On June 25, 2019, Iguodala released The Sixth Man: A Memoir. If you are having difficulty accessing any content on this website, please visit our Accessibility page. The 6ft 11 center was born to a Nigerian father and American mother and played college basketball for the Arizona Wildcats. In 201415, he became a reserve for the first time in his career, but played a major bench role. !@Giannis_An34 @Paschketball pic.twitter.com/kxLuUoXP0A. A four-time NBA Champion with the Golden State Warriors and one of the leaders of the . We went to the Dominican Republic, played there. After attending Lanphier High School in Springfield, Illinois, Iguodala enrolled at the University of Arizona. Andre Iguodala. 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. [103], Iguodala is a Venture Partner in the Catalyst Fund, which invests in underrepresented founders and entrepreneurs of tech companies. Iguodala was also selected for the 2012 London Olympics team, largely due to his exceptional defensive ability. He has won three NBA championships with the Golden State Warriors and was named the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player (MVP) in 2015. "It's also just a blessing. 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. ", 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,". I bring a mature, consistent approach, both on and off the floor, and I think that'll be beneficial early on," he said about the prospect of playing in the NBA. And then with other companies, I am doing very well. The inaugural edition of the event began in 2017 where Iguodala and teammate Stephen Curry played hosts. 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. Andre Iguodala is born of a Nigerian father and an African-American mother. In February 2019, Iguodala was elected first vice-president of the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA). You want to play hard for someone who died for you". So he was invited to try out for and in this case, try out for means make the Nigerian Olympic squad. [34] On November 14, Iguodala made the game-winning, buzzer-beating shot in the Warriors' 116115 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Per Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated, Adebayo had actually planned on going to that camp last summer before COVID hit. He supported Devin Booker and Chris Paul as they fought their way through the ranks. In 2015 he received the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award. Andre Iguodala, whose father is Nigerian, turned down Team Nigeria when they repeatedly tried to recruit him for their Olympic squad. He is the son of Linda Shanklin. 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. So I'm excited to learn from him. He was named Chicago Sun-Times Player of the Year as well as a second-team Parade All-American and Nike All-American. 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 objective of the event is to help startups understand what they need to do to attract investment. Andre Tyler Iguodala (born January 28, 1984) is an American professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association (NBA). [13] However, on July 25, 2017, Iguodala re-signed with the Warriors[62] on a three-year, $48 million contract. Victor began his NBA career in 2013 as a second overall draft pick by the Orlando Magic. [102], Iguodala is a tech investor and a leading advocate for athletes in the NBA to invest in the technology industry. 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. [101], In March 2015, Twice, an online secondhand apparel outlet, named Iguodala its Menswear Style Director. He has since performed phenomenally for his team. Previously with the 3-time NBA Champions Golden State Warriors, Iguodala was drafted into the NBA in 2004. [32][33] He officially joined the Warriors in a three-team sign-and-trade deal with the Nuggets and the Utah Jazz. 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. 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.. There have been a few things that Ive invested in that are no longer operating, but Ive learned so much through them. So it's just having that on my shoulders.". Iguodala is a huge figure who wields influence in both on and off the court of Basketball. He played a leading role in each of Golden States championship seasons. Though he made the team after sinking a game-winning three against Poland in the 2019 Peak Tournament, it wasnt all smooth sailing. Iguodala averaged career-highs in rebounds, assists, and blocks, and a career-low in personal fouls. We did not. Basketballers from every corner of the planet dream of playing in the league one day. He replaced LeBron James in that role. In his NBA finals run, Adebayo put up unbelievable numbers in the playoffs for a second-year-player. [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. 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. At Arizona, Iguodala planned to major in education. It wasnt easy to make the team. Name. [72] However, Thompson left the game after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his left knee,[73] and Durant was already sidelined after rupturing his right Achilles tendon in Game 5. It keeps me focused When people see us on the court, we want them to see God's work. 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]. [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]. I think I can add a lot to the table, like add a lot of aggression and grittiness.". He showed his versatility during the season posting up a career-high in triple-doubles. With Golden State down 21 in the series, Iguodala made his first start of the season, replacing center Andrew Bogut in Game 4. "It feels great to be the first Nigerian in this draft to be drafted," he said after being picked. [16][17] He finished fourth in voting for NBA Rookie of the Year.[18]. Iguodala averaged a career-high 19.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game through the 82 games. 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I'm just excited to do whatever I can to help our team win.". His high-flying leap and freakishly strong frame put him at second number on this list. 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. 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?. 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. Almost instantly, he became a hit, making his mark as one of the league's premier players. Two of them, Precious Achiuwa, picked by the Miami Heat, and Udoka Azubuike, picked by Utah Jazz. 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. The 21-year-old, 6ft 9, power forward grew up playing football in Port Harcourt, before moving to the USA as a teenager. [24] Iguodala averaged 12.3 points and 5.9 rebounds on the season. His older brother, Frank, played for Lake Land College in Mattoon, Illinois, and Dayton. 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. He has the ability to drive to the basket and finish with aggressive dunks or crafty layups. 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. Coach Mike Krzyzewski called Iguodala one of the team's best players, and compared his game to that of Scottie Pippen. During the season, he averaged 9 points, 5.7 rebounds, 3 assists, 1.7 steals, and 32.8 minutes per game. A 6' 4" shooting guard, he is agile and athletic with exceptional explosive strength. 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. 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. 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. Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a2b9bbd9d8d80d2 Africa largest e-commerce platform welcomes Golden State super star Andre Iguodala as a board member. On defense, Giannis swats the ball away with ease. This list will consider the players' impact on the NBA league and their current form and past seasons. Jim, we did it baby! Almost instantly, he became a hit, making his mark as one of the leagues premier players. Landry has referenced the need for accountability. [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 is a citizen of the USA. 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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. When Iguodala was in the game, James made only 38.1% of his shots, compared to 44% without Iguodala. Iguodala's mother is African American while his father is Nigerian. The 19-year-old shooting guard is 6ft 9 and was a high school teammate of third pick LaMelo Ball at Chino Hills in California, where he was born. His most lethal move is his euro step, which he uses to slither to the basket in traffic. 2 seed Detroit. 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 I wouldnt trade anything for my culture and me being from Nigeria.. The 21-year-old, 6ft 10 centre looks set to end up at the LA Clippers after he was originally picked by the Minnesota Timberwolves, who immediately traded him the New York Knicks before being moved on again. The National Basketball Association (NBA) superstar Andre Iguodala has joined Jumia's board of directors. Your IP: The swingman was an NBA All-Star in 2012 and has been named to the NBA All-Defensive Team twice. He also made the All-Pac-10 First Team and was named Honorable Mention All-America by The Associated Press. Andre Iguodala is signing with the Golden State Warriors, according to Jonathan Abrams of the New York Times on Friday. 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). The Players Technology Summit, sponsored by Bloomberg, was established as a platform to set a discourse and help shape conversations for athletes' financial future through opportunities in the technology industry. Iguodala was also a finalist for the Illinois Mr. Basketball award, which was awarded to Dee Brown. 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. Denver Nuggets snapped up 19-year-old Zeke Nnaji as the 22nd overall pick. Were not there yet in terms of decision-making. It was always my dream to play for the USA team, Iguodala 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. Iguodala was born in Springfield, Illinois. [5] Growing up, Iguodala rooted for the Chicago Bulls, and he cites Michael Jordan as the player he looked up to.[6]. The 76ers played much better basketball under Tony DiLeo. [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. 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. He is a Nigerian who migrated to the capital of the United Stage, Springfield, Illinois. 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. Iguodala had a poor playoffs series, averaging 13 points per game. A lot of companies were in this area. [92] He helped Team USA win the gold medal against Spain in a 107100 victory. They got one. pic.twitter.com/Z8dJNufBYr, Jimmy Butler, Julius Randle, Miami Heat, New York Knicks. [52] The Warriors went on to defeat the Rockets in five games. Iguodala hasn't suited up since mid-January and will miss yet another game Friday. The Sixers fired head coach Eddie Jordan and brought in Doug Collins. 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. As the owner, what is your level of accountability? [44][45] He was also the first MVP to not have started every game in the Finals. Born to Nigerian immigrants, Giannis is from Greece. BBC Sport Africa has been finding out about all eight of the players set to be the stars of the future. [30] Iguodala returned on opening night of 201213 to play his former team. 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. Iguodalas father is Nigerian. The 6ft 7 small forward was chosen as the 45th overall pick (or the 15th in the second round) by the Milwaukee Bucks. He scored 17.8 points, 10.3 rebounds, and 4.4 assists. The 6' 11" center plays in the NBA for the Phoenix Suns. His mother is African American, while his father is Nigerian. Click to reveal Victor Oladipo grew up in the town of Upper Marlboro, Maryland. I make sure I stay in chapel and have a good relationship with our chaplain. 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! I feel quick. Passion for tech investment Speaking about his passion for investment in tech companies, Iguodala said: I started with an E-Trade account. Unfortunately, Iguodala went on to miss twelve consecutive games. "I watched the NBA Finals, and thankful that they're welcoming me to Miami. And so, "Iguodala" could easily mean "Weed/wheat/hay which he/she threw (which fell)" Some Igbo names are in the context of . The Players Technology Summit, sponsored by Bloomberg, was established as a platform to set a discourse and help shape conversations for athletes financial future through opportunities in the technology industry. I had a similar role to affect the game defensively. In Game 7, Iguodala started in place of Harrison Barnes and again marked Kevin Durant. He has said, "Faith is something I heavily lean on to give me that balance. [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. 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. Antony Ressler: Landry and Kyle are trying to create strongly what it means to be a Hawk. Join us in wishing @DeandreAyton of the @Suns a HAPPY 23rd BIRTHDAY! Andre Iguodala Parents and Family Andre was born on 28 January 1984 in Springfield, Illinois, United States to parents Leonard Shanklin and Linda Shanklin. This led to the firing of Nuggets coach George Karl, who just won the NBA Coach of the Year Award. During the 2011 NBA lockout, Iguodala had a week-long internship with Merrill Lynch.[28]. 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. Leonard Shanklin is a celebrity parent who happens to be the father of popular NBA star, Andre Iguodala. [48] The Warriors' NBA-record start ended after 24 wins when they lost to the Milwaukee Bucks 10895 on December 12. 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. His date of birth is however unknown but he is believed to be in his early 60s considering the age of his son younger Andre (age 38 years). Nerlens Noel is signing a deal with the Brooklyn Nets, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. So he was invited to try out for and in this case, try out for means make the Nigerian Olympic squad. Iguodala was born in Springfield, Illinois on January 28, 1984. On August 12, 2008, Iguodala reportedly agreed to a six-year, $80 million contract extension with the Sixers. 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. Early on in the year, Iguodala was on a Sixers team with high expectations after signing All-Star forward Elton Brand and seeing the success of forward Thaddeus Young, whom they drafted with their lottery pick the prior year. [49] An ankle injury suffered in early March forced Iguodala to miss 13 straight games. 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. Getty Images. Andre Iguodala found himself in recent months in discussions with his few N.B.A. Philadelphia was set to face the No. 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). Ive never really had a chance to experience their culture, only from the outside looking in because of my father.'. [94] Iguodala has a daughter and a son. Continuing, he said You see that it is not something that is trendy. He returned to the Warriors in 2021 and won his fourth NBA championship the same season. Do you believe significant roster changes might be necessary after this season? Daniel Oturu was the third choice in the second round of the draft which made him the 33rd pick overall. Im proud of where Im from. "You know, I feel like I bring a mature approach. [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. ", "Anger. [27] The contract had $5 million in bonuses and a player option for the sixth year. Ayton was born to a Nigerian father and a Jamaican and Bahamian mother. 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. [12], Iguodala also won a bronze medal with the U.S. at the FIBA Americas Under-18 Championship in 2002. For other guys like Vincent and Achiuwa, it was a bit different. Please logout and login again. Andre Iguodala, whose father is Nigerian, turned down Team Nigeria when they repeatedly tried to recruit him for their Olympic squad.