[13] On March 6, 2017, he set a new season high with 24 points in a 119111 win over the Atlanta Hawks. This is the first time Nigeria qualified for the Olympics, but with Iguodala aboard, who knows if the team would have made it sooner? And we felt like we fell short without getting a medal. "He is the most improved player in the country [in 2019-20]. That was the first time that two players born in Nigeria have been picked in the first round of the same draft. 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. for $3.6 million. On defense, Giannis swats the ball away with ease. Andre is a citizen of the USA. Antony Ressler: Landry and Kyle are trying to create strongly what it means to be a Hawk. 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 . [30] Iguodala returned on opening night of 201213 to play his former team. Coming in as the 27th overall pick was Udoka Azubuike who will be playing for the Utah Jazz. 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. In his rookie year, Ayton posted noteworthy numbers by averaging 16.3 points and 10.3 rebounds. 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. Between Jan. 18 and March 31 of last year, Iguodala played in just two games. Almost instantly, he became a hit, making his mark as one of the leagues premier players. [12], Iguodala also won a bronze medal with the U.S. at the FIBA Americas Under-18 Championship in 2002. Iguodala was picked up in the 2004 NBA drafts by the Philadelphia 76ers. 153.122.85.11 It made me who I am, and its pretty much the foundation of who I am today, Achiuwa said. The 21-year-old, 6ft 9, power forward grew up playing football in Port Harcourt, before moving to the USA as a teenager. 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. With Golden State down 21 in the series, Iguodala made his first start of the season, replacing center Andrew Bogut in Game 4. That season, he averaged 23.5 points, 7.8 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game. You learn to balance your portfolio. He was born to Nigerian parents who are pentecostal ministers in Minnesota, with his father Francis a former table tennis player for Nigeria. He is very close to his parents and his parents also supported him in every phase of his life. "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.". He plays like a typical center, his strong fundamentals help him score. We did not. 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. His return fill's the team's 14th . [5] Growing up, Iguodala rooted for the Chicago Bulls, and he cites Michael Jordan as the player he looked up to.[6]. 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. When Iguodala was in the game, James made only 38.1% of his shots, compared to 44% without Iguodala. 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. During his career at Arizona, the Wildcats made it to the NCAA Tournament both seasons. So I'm excited to learn from him. [65][66] The Warriors went on to win their third championship in four years with a sweep of the Cavaliers. 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. [71] The Warriors returned to the NBA Finals for the fifth straight season, but lost in six games to the Toronto Raptors. Continuing, he said You see that it is not something that is trendy. Andre Tyler Iguodala (born January 28, 1984) is an American professional basketball swingman for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Every NBA Draft night, draft prospects, domestic and international, are picked by the NBA teams. 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. [94] Iguodala has a daughter and a son. 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? [87] He missed 31 games from January to April with back soreness. Early into the season, Philadelphia was struggling, which led to the departure of head coach Maurice Cheeks. 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. For his defensive contributions to the Warriors, Iguodala was named to the 2014 All-NBA Defensive first team. 2 seed Detroit. We went to the Dominican Republic, played there. [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. Were not there yet in terms of decision-making. On August 12, 2008, Iguodala reportedly agreed to a six-year, $80 million contract extension with the Sixers. He can knock down mid-range jumpers, floaters and fadeaways to score in contests making him a lethal scorer. I've come a long way since high school. Ive never been there. Iguodala was a member of the United States national team in the 2010 FIBA World Championship, winning the gold medal. 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. In his rookie year, he teamed up with Allen Iverson and would regularly display his leap to convert Iverson Alley Oops into monsterous dunks. Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a2b9bbd9d8d80d2 Houses Andre Iguodala bought a mansion in Lafayette, California. For other guys like Vincent and Achiuwa, it was a bit different. As the owner, what is your level of accountability? 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. Remember I wrote that it has an Igbo meaning but I'm not sure whether its an Igbo name. If you are having difficulty accessing any content on this website, please visit our Accessibility page. 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. When people see us on the court, we want them to see Gods work. Complete listing of all NBA Players and team rosters. Perhaps Vincents connection with his fellow countrymen stemmed from the values he learned from his father, Franklyn. 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. 8 years ago today. [92] He helped Team USA win the gold medal against Spain in a 107100 victory. After being founded in February of 2019, the league just tipped off its inaugural season on May 16 of this year. But that wasnt what kept him from saying yes to a unique opportunity. 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. Antony Ressler: Absolutely not. [101], In March 2015, Twice, an online secondhand apparel outlet, named Iguodala its Menswear Style Director. He captured the Finals MVP after returning to the starting lineup in the middle of the championship series. The swingman was an NBA All-Star in 2012 and has been named to the NBA All-Defensive Team twice. Landry has referenced the need for accountability. After attending Lanphier High School in Springfield, Illinois, Iguodala enrolled at the University of Arizona. He played like a man possessed while under the paint. [50] The Warriors finished the regular season as the first seed in the Western Conference with a 739 record, the best overall record in NBA history, surpassing the 199596 Chicago Bulls' mark of 7210, while Iguodala finished as runner-up for the 201516 NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award. They even had training camp in Dallas, in the States. [95][96], Iguodala is a Christian. Per the Philly Inquirer: Iguodalas father is Nigerian. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. Iguodala was enticed by Arkansas's 13 system, which would have allowed Iguodala to run the point occasionally. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. pic.twitter.com/xBfn4VKGBm. 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. His mother is African American, while his father is Nigerian. [99][100] Iguodala enjoys playing video games, particularly the NBA 2K series. Obinna Ukwuani: The Nigerian MIT graduate who turned down 6-figure paycheck in US and returned to Africa. NBA.com is part of Warner Media, LLCs Turner Sports & Entertainment Digital Network. Africa largest e-commerce platform welcomes Golden State super star Andre Iguodala as a board member. Coming into the 201011 NBA season, the 76ers were expected to rebound from their poor season. That team, which includes Penn grad Koko Archibong, will compete in these Games with nine American-born players on its roster. 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. I had a similar role to affect the game defensively. [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. The 76ers were eventually defeated in 5 games. Free shipping for many products! I think I can add a lot to the table, like add a lot of aggression and grittiness.". !@Giannis_An34 @Paschketball pic.twitter.com/kxLuUoXP0A. Im glad he played well, but Im glad we got the win. Leonard Shanklin is a celebrity parent who happens to be the father of popular NBA star, Andre Iguodala. The 6ft 6 shooting guard was raised in Indiana with a southern-Nigerian father and American mother. From China to the United States and everywhere in between, basketball (and in turn the NBA) has grown immensely over the years. Thats something that theyve talked about, having a Team Nigeria in Miami, and I think its cool, Erik Spoelstra said. Name. During the 2011 NBA lockout, Iguodala had a week-long internship with Merrill Lynch.[28]. In his best NBA regular-season performance, Oladipo averaged 19.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 4.8 assists. 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. 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.. It keeps me focused When people see us on the court, we want them to see God's work. His Lanphier jersey is now retired. He had narrowed down his list of desired schools to two: Kansas or Arkansas. This year, a country has established its presence during the NBA drafts - Nigeria. Whether it works out or not, its a learning experience. 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? Join us in wishing @DeandreAyton of the @Suns a HAPPY 23rd BIRTHDAY! I feel quick. [76], The Grizzlies, who were rebuilding, reached an agreement before training camp to allow Iguodala to stay away from the team and train on his own. : 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. "I want to win a championship. You want to play hard for someone who died for you". [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. His partnership with entrepreneurs in San Franciscos Silicon Valley has led to an annual event tagged Players Technology Summit. Aug 6, 2021 at 11:20 am ET 1 min read. His older brother, Frank, played for Lake Land College in Mattoon, Illinois, and Dayton. [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. I made some investment in startups with my E-Trade account. 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. Basketballers from every corner of the planet dream of playing in the league one day. [103], Together with partner Rudy Cline-Thomas, Iguodala has been able to invest in companies like Facebook, Twitter, and Tesla. Andre Iguodala is currently a player for the Miami Heat. Andre Iguodala is signing with the Golden State Warriors, according to Jonathan Abrams of the New York Times on Friday. 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. Precious Achiuwa is the third Nigerian-born player to be drafted in the first round since 2000, while soon after Udoka Azubuike was the 4th. He has won three NBA championships with the Golden State Warriors and was named the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player (MVP) in 2015. "I've been working a lot during these quarantine times, and I feel like I've made a lot of improvements," Nnaji explained. Jumia made the announcement stating that the 35-year old Andre will be "charged with promoting business development and technology in Africa.". Antony Ressler: If youre the final decision maker, which I am, you have to have complete accountability. 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. He helped the Philadelphia 76ers clinch the final seed in the playoffs. Onyeka Okongwu, also born to Nigerian parents, was the sixth overall pick selected by Atlanta Hawks. Im glad he played well, but Im glad we got the win. Iguodalas father is Nigerian. The Warriors' small lineup, which came to be known as the Death Lineup, helped turn the series around. 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! 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. Previously with the 3-time NBA Champions Golden State Warriors, Iguodala was drafted into the NBA in 2004. 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. Im really proud of my culture. Jim, we did it baby! He has won four NBA championships with the Warriors and was named the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player (MVP) in 2015. [10], Iguodala initially signed a National Letter of Intent to play at Arkansas. We tend to hop on what is trending at the moment. Andre Tyler Iguodala. Finals", "Warriors first to 5 Finals in row since 1966 Celtics", "Raptors capture first NBA title, beat Warriors in Game 6", "After the Injuries, What's Next for the Warriors? Victor Oladipo grew up in the town of Upper Marlboro, Maryland. 'They have no choice now': LeBron James, seldom labeled a pure scorer, eyes the NBA points summit, Warriors' Iguodala set for season debut vs. Magic, The questions that will determine the Warriors' repeat title run, 16 carats?! It was always my dream to play for the USA team, Iguodala said. He still calls this house home now. In the game, he scored 10 points, caught 10 rebounds and dished out 10 assists. The two have also invested in at least 25 different startups in the technology industry. My mom always tells me to keep that Nigerian pride. 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. [85], Iguodala continued with the Miami Heat in a bench-role for the 202021 season. Iguodala played for Philadelphia until the summer of 2012 when he joined the Denver Nuggets in a four-team trade. Antony Ressler on Trae Young: 'I don't open the door or close the door to any personnel'. Iguodala has played in six NBA finals, out of which five were with the Golden State Warriors and one with the Miami Heat. 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. We went to the Eastern Conference finals, last year we were out in the first round and this year were a .500 team. And once guys realize that, they really get into something that is really healthy for you.. Oguodala is known for his savvy business instincts and has been at the forefront of navigating the worlds of venture capital and technology in the Bay Area. 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. [64] Iguodala played in Game 3 of the 2018 NBA Finals after missing the final four games of the Western Conference Finals and the first two games of the NBA Finals with a left lateral leg contusion. A four-time NBA Champion with the Golden State Warriors and one of the leaders of the . He protects the paint regularly, implements chase-down blocks, and can even snatch offensive and defensive rebounds. He finished the season averaging 17.1 ppg, 6.5 rpg, 5.8 apg, and 1.7 spg. Andre Iguodala is currently a player for the Miami Heat. Telling the story of African immigrants living in the Americas, Nigerian 'unicorn' Interswitch sells stake to Visa, Nigerian-born Akim Aliu lands book deal on how he confronted racism in hockey. 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! 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. ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. Victory. It was an amazing experience, man. In February 2019, Iguodala was elected first vice-president of the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA). At Arizona he joined future NBA players Channing Frye, Luke Walton, Mustafa Shakur, Salim Stoudamire and Hassan Adams. Andre Tyler Iguodala was born on the 28th of January 1984 to a Nigerian father and an African American mother in Illinois. Daniel Oturu was the third choice in the second round of the draft which made him the 33rd pick overall. Iguodala was named the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) First Vice President earlier this year. From protecting his rim to cutting off a drive, he knows how to defend and score points. The organization has hosted basketball camps and the annual "Thanksgiving with Dre", which has distributed food baskets to families in need. [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. The annual draft sees NBA teams choose from the world's best young talent. Later that season, he was selected to his first All-Star Game as a reserve. He is the son of Linda Shanklin. [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. It was a grind, to be honest. Precious Achiuwa, who is one of two players born and raised in Nigeria, was the 20th overall pick and was picked by Miami Heat. Its just one of those random occurrences, but it shows you how much basketball has grown. Oladipo is a multi-dimensional player. Copyright 2023 SLAM Media Inc. SLAM, SLAMTV, SLAM MEDIA and the SLAM logo are registered So he was invited to try out for and in this case, try out for means make the Nigerian Olympic squad. 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 Iguodala to remain away from team as Memphis Grizzlies look for trade The Memphis Grizzlies and veteran forward Andre Iguodala have reached an agreement to let him stay away from the. [53] The Warriors would again play the Cleveland Cavaliers for the championship. Click to reveal [77][78] Afterwards, the Warriors stated that they planned to eventually retire Iguodala's No. Went to Canada, played there, where I ended up playing against my future teammate Kelly Olynyk, so that was a cool experience when I get here to the HEAT to talk to him about that. It is something that you are invested in. Is every player on the table when it comes to potential change, including Trae Young? His parents were Nigerian immigrants who moved to America. Iguodala also expressed his observation that there are not enough black athletes involved in tech investments. Last season, Iguodala played just 31 games during the regular season. 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). National Basketball Association, NBA star, Andre Tyler Iguodala is on his way to Africa. He showed his versatility during the season posting up a career-high in triple-doubles. Though he made the team after sinking a game-winning three against Poland in the 2019 Peak Tournament, it wasnt all smooth sailing. [38] The win extended the Warriors' season-high winning streak to 8 games. While in secondary school, he consistently maintained excellent grades . The 6ft 11 center was born to a Nigerian father and American mother and played college basketball for the Arizona Wildcats. Jordan is also Nigeria's highest scorer in a single match after registering 36 points in a 2019 World Cup qualifier in Lagos. So it's just having that on my shoulders.". Sadness. Denver Nuggets snapped up 19-year-old Zeke Nnaji as the 22nd overall pick. He said: Were not enough. Per Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated, Adebayo had actually planned on going to that camp last summer before COVID hit. Per the Philly Inquirer: "Iguodala's father is. [31] The Nuggets went on to make the playoffs with a franchise-record 5725, and a team record 15 consecutive wins; however, they were upset in the first round by the Golden State Warriors, despite Iguodala having a good series, averaging 18 points, 8 rebounds, 5.3 assists, and 2 steals per game in the series. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. Gray Matters Capital Selects Two African Start-Ups for its Digital Self-Learning to Earning Accelera ONE OF BIRMINGHAMS BRIGHTEST ENTREPRENEURS, SHEGUN OTULANA, SOLD HIS COMPANY FOR $1.2 BILLION, Dear Black America: You Should Be Paying Attention to Africa, CKay becomes best-selling African singer in USA with Love Nwantiti, Minnesota Africans United lobbies African Summit in support of Minnesotas Expo 2027 Bid, African-American Diaspora Engagement at the Core of U.S.-African Relations in Multipolar World, The struggles of an immigrant student trying to fit in American Culture, Mima Fondong | Meet the daughter of trending Dr Stella Immanuel, Meet the richest African immigrants in America. Iguodala had a poor playoffs series, averaging 13 points per game. 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. 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 was named Chicago Sun-Times Player of the Year as well as a second-team Parade All-American and Nike All-American. Andre Iguodala, who was born on January 28, 1984, will be 38 years old in 2022. On his 28th birthday, Iguodala recorded a 10-point, 10-rebound, 10-assist triple-double effort in a win over the Pistons.
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