Theyve gotten here and they want to prove that they belong. [5] He later established the Andre Iguodala Youth Foundation, whose stated mission is to use sports as a means to help youths. 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. 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. Iguodala is a Nigerian name borne by people of Edo in South . He was named to the Pac-10 All-Freshmen team for 200203. His next opportunity to return will be Sunday against the Lakers, although a timetable for his return isn't yet clear. We did not. Andre Tyler Iguodala was born on the 28th of January 1984 to a Nigerian father and an African American mother in Illinois. Iguodala had averaged 18.8 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game through 82 regular-season games. You learn to balance your portfolio. ", "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. Were a lot further than we were three, four years ago. 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.. His next opportunity to return will be Sunday against the Lakers, although a timetable for his return isn't yet clear. 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. Early into the season, Philadelphia was struggling, which led to the departure of head coach Maurice Cheeks. His older brother, Frank, played for Lake Land College in Mattoon, Illinois, and Dayton. He reminds me a lot of Kevin Garnett with his package - his athleticism, his skill set," Underwood said. . Iggy is currently playing for Miami Heat. It wasnt easy to make the team. 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. Almost instantly, he became a hit, making his mark as one of the leagues premier players. We want to be a good representation of what we believe in. NBA.com is part of Warner Media, LLCs Turner Sports & Entertainment Digital Network. So I'm excited to learn from him. The former UC Santa Barbara standout first thought about playing for the national team in high school and started reaching out to former Nigeria coaches while in college. And at around the age of 16, Adebayo felt compelled to delve more into his Nigerian roots. His mother is African American, while his father is Nigerian. 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.. "It's also just a blessing. [19] A day later, he participated in the Slam Dunk Contest. 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. 2004 Skybox Autographics #76 /750 - ANDRE IGUODALA - PSA 9 - Rookie 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 very close to his parents and his parents also supported him in every phase of his life. Iguodala got off to a slow start to the season, even to a point where he was leading the league in turnovers. 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. 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?. The organization has hosted basketball camps and the annual "Thanksgiving with Dre", which has distributed food baskets to families in need. Antony Ressler: Absolutely not. Leonard Shanklin is a celebrity parent who happens to be the father of popular NBA star, Andre Iguodala. "I want to win a championship. He has said, "Faith is something I heavily lean on to give me that balance. From there, you start doing your homework. [51] In the first round of the playoffs, the Warriors faced the eighth-seeded Houston Rockets, and in a Game 4 win on April 24, Iguodala scored a season-high 22 points. [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. Iguodala developed into more of a primary player in the 200809 season, becoming more active as a facilitator on the offensive end of the floor. for $3.6 million. 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. [102], Iguodala is a tech investor and a leading advocate for athletes in the NBA to invest in the technology industry. His Lanphier jersey is now retired. 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. Andre Iguodala is signing with the Golden State Warriors, according to Jonathan Abrams of the New York Times on Friday. 2 seed Detroit. [93], In August 2015, Iguodala married his childhood sweetheart, Christina Gutierrez, at One&Only Palmilla in Los Cabos, Mexico. Iguodala was born in Springfield, Illinois. One of them was a mobile gaming company that had a lot of success in Zynga. Game 5 had it all as the Warriors' title hopes stay alive and they mourn Kevin Durant's injury", "Why Iguodala didn't plan to sit out, re-sign with Warriors", "Warriors trade Andre Iguodala to Grizzlies; Lacob says team will retire jersey", "Why the collapse of the Warriors feels so abrupt", "Warriors Acquire All-Star Guard D'Angelo Russell From Brooklyn Nets", "Should the Blazers be a candidate to acquire Andre Iguodala from the Grizzlies? In the playoffs the 76ers were set to face the third seed Orlando Magic. The annual draft sees NBA teams choose from the world's best young talent. Iguodala attended high school at Lanphier High School in Springfield, Illinois, a school that produced other notable athletes, including baseball Hall of Famer Robin Roberts and basketball guard Kevin Gamble. 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. He was acquired by Golden State in 2013. For his defensive contributions to the Warriors, Iguodala was named to the 2014 All-NBA Defensive first team. Coming in as the 27th overall pick was Udoka Azubuike who will be playing for the Utah Jazz. Complete listing of all NBA Players and team rosters. I never gave it any serious thought. That was the first time that two players born in Nigeria have been picked in the first round of the same draft. I make sure I stay in chapel and have a good relationship with our chaplain. The 22-year-old was the last of the players of Nigerian heritage to be selected in the first round of the draft. 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! Born to Nigerian immigrants, Giannis is from Greece. 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. 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. As part of the trade, he agreed to a two-year, $30 million extension with Miami, with the last year being a team option. Iguodala was also a finalist for the Illinois Mr. Basketball award, which was awarded to Dee Brown. In his rookie year, Ayton posted noteworthy numbers by averaging 16.3 points and 10.3 rebounds. ", 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,". Giannis is a force of nature, an unstoppable force that mows down everything in its path. Andre Iguodala News | Photos | Quotes | Video | Wiki - UPI.com Golden State Warriors' Andre Iguodala joins Nigeria's Jumia Board of It was always my dream to play for the USA team, Iguodala said. He was named NBA All-Star in 2012. On defense, Oladipo can guard all around his court. That should be everyone's goal, to win a championship that everyone wants to win," Okongwu insisted. With a Game 7 victory, the Warriors moved on to the NBA Finals for the second straight year. He went on to play for the Golden State Warriors and won. [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. Speaking about the visit, he said: Because of my Nigerian heritage, Jumias use of technology to deliver innovative online services to consumers and improve the quality of everyday life in Africa is very important to me. He has since performed phenomenally for his team. [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. 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. [49] An ankle injury suffered in early March forced Iguodala to miss 13 straight games. Looking at the HEAT-Nigeria connection, as 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 . Jim, we did it baby! He had been making those shots all game, man. In the game, he scored 10 points, caught 10 rebounds and dished out 10 assists. They were eventually eliminated by the Boston Celtics in a thrilling seven games in the Conference Semifinals. Andre Iguodala 2023: Wife, net worth, tattoos, smoking & body facts American Basketball star. He has also been named to the NBA All-Defensive Team twice. [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. He returned to the Warriors in 2021 and won his fourth NBA championship the same season. Veteran forward Andre Iguodala returns to Warriors for 19th season - NBA Antony Ressler: Landry and Kyle are trying to create strongly what it means to be a Hawk. His father is Nigerian, while his mother is African American. 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. Andre has left an indelible mark on the NBA, particularly his clutch performance in 2017 that helped the Warriors win the season. Andre Iguodala will return to play his 19th season in the NBA with the Golden State Warriors, the veteran announced on his "Point Forward" podcast Friday morning. [4] His mother is African American, while his father is Nigerian. 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. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. 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. The NBA is home to talent from all over the world. [13] However, on July 25, 2017, Iguodala re-signed with the Warriors[62] on a three-year, $48 million contract. 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. 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. Iguodala averaged 5.7 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.2 assists in the regular season. That team, which includes Penn grad Koko Archibong,. From protecting his rim to cutting off a drive, he knows how to defend and score points. In 22 minutes of play, Iguodala put up six points on 36 shooting, five rebounds, two assists, three steals and a block. There were like four or five companies total where we made some great success with the investments. News: 20 hours agoIguodala (hip) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Pelicans. "It feels great to be the first Nigerian in this draft to be drafted," he said after being picked. 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. 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. [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. [85], Iguodala continued with the Miami Heat in a bench-role for the 202021 season. Im proud of where Im from. Andre Iguodala found himself in recent months in discussions with his few N.B.A. [32][33] He officially joined the Warriors in a three-team sign-and-trade deal with the Nuggets and the Utah Jazz. A reminder: The Heat has until 5 p.m. tomorrow to decide on the team options in the contracts of Goran Dragic ($19.4 million) and Andre Iguodala ($15 million). That team, which includes Penn grad Koko Archibong, will compete in these Games with nine American-born players on its roster. However, on December 17, 2013, Iguodala returned to action in a game against the New Orleans Pelicans. His return fill's the team's 14th . 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[39], Entering the 201415 season, first-year Warriors coach Steve Kerr elected to move Iguodala from the starting rotation to the sixth man reserve position, in favor of forward Harrison Barnes. 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. Almost instantly, he became a hit, making his mark as one of the league's premier players. 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. Deandre Ayton averaged 15.8 points, 11.8 rebounds and registered a 65.8 field goal percentage. Andre Iguodala - Co-Founder, General Partner - LinkedIn Your login session has expired. I've come a long way since high school. Your money starts growing. Iguodala averaged career-highs in rebounds, assists, and blocks, and a career-low in personal fouls. [104], On June 25, 2019, Iguodala released The Sixth Man: A Memoir. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. He was awarded the Finals 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. Continuing, he said You see that it is not something that is trendy. Passion for tech investment Speaking about his passion for investment in tech companies, Iguodala said: I started with an E-Trade account. 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. At Arizona he joined future NBA players Channing Frye, Luke Walton, Mustafa Shakur, Salim Stoudamire and Hassan Adams. Later that season, he was selected to his first All-Star Game as a reserve. National Basketball Association, NBA star, Andre Tyler Iguodala is on his way to Africa. [3], Iguodala was born in Springfield, Illinois. 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. andre-iguodala News Latest On Andre Iguodala The Guardian Nigeria 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. As the owner, what is your level of accountability? Of course, the Basketball Africa League, which was organized by the NBA and FIBA, should foster even more interest in the sport. The second edition saw other athletes from the NBA like Kevin Durant and Jaylen Brown make debuts. And once guys realize that, they really get into something that is really healthy for you.. 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.. The swingman was an NBA All-Star in 2012 and has been named to the NBA All-Defensive Team twice. Victor Oladipo grew up in the town of Upper Marlboro, Maryland. In the FIBA World Championships Iguodala displayed his athleticism with an array of fastbreak dunks. Jumia Enlists Andre Iguodala for Some Muscle in Silicon Valley - Adweek 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. Andre Iguodala is currently a player for the Miami Heat. Andre Iguodala. It keeps me focused. Iguodala was picked up in the 2004 NBA drafts by the Philadelphia 76ers. The swingman was an NBA All-Star in 2012 and has been named to the NBA All-Defensive Team twice. During the 2017 championship run, he further established his legacy as one of the NBAs premier players. He scored 17.8 points, 10.3 rebounds, and 4.4 assists. 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. American Basketball star Andre Iguodala , a notable tech investor and board member of Jumia Group, recently visited Nigeria his country of descent to engage . Eight of the draft picks are players with Nigerian heritage. He played a leading role in each of Golden States championship seasons. 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. His parents were Nigerian immigrants who moved to America. In Game 6 of the series, Iguodala's defense on Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook was key to the Warriors forcing Game 7. Free shipping for many products! Iguodala was born in Springfield, Illinois. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked.