Thats tough, but we didnt deserve to win. Its just one of those random occurrences, but it shows you how much basketball has grown. 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 . ", "Anger. Andre Iguodala is born of a Nigerian father and an African-American mother. Iguodala got off to a slow start to the season, even to a point where he was leading the league in turnovers. Perhaps Vincents connection with his fellow countrymen stemmed from the values he learned from his father, Franklyn. It was a grind, to be honest. There have been a few things that Ive invested in that are no longer operating, but Ive learned so much through them. Philadelphia was set to face the No. 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". I didn't think I'd be able to play at a level like Louisville," he said before the draft. [93], In August 2015, Iguodala married his childhood sweetheart, Christina Gutierrez, at One&Only Palmilla in Los Cabos, Mexico. Andre Tyler Iguodala (born January 28, 1984) is an American professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Iguodala is a strong Christian, credited to a famous quote, that: Faith is something I heavily lean on to give me that balance. Iguodala also expressed his observation that there are not enough black athletes involved in tech investments. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. In Game 6 of the series, Iguodala's defense on Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook was key to the Warriors forcing Game 7. His partnership with entrepreneurs in San Francisco's Silicon Valley has led to an annual event tagged Players Technology Summit. As part of the trade, he agreed to a two-year, $30 million extension with Miami, with the last year being a team option. That should be everyone's goal, to win a championship that everyone wants to win," Okongwu insisted. On February 17, 2006, at the Rookie Challenge, Iguodala won MVP honors for his 30-point performance in the Sophomores win. 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Is every player on the table when it comes to potential change, including Trae Young? 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. [5], As a sophomore in 200304, Iguodala was named team MVP after leading his team in rebounds, assists and steals. He scored 17.8 points, 10.3 rebounds, and 4.4 assists. [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]. 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He is often called the Greek Freak, a name that perfectly suits his style. A four-time NBA Champion with the Golden State Warriors and one of the leaders of the . [32][33] He officially joined the Warriors in a three-team sign-and-trade deal with the Nuggets and the Utah Jazz. The award however was given to Nate Robinson,[20] in a controversial decision,[21][22][23] as Robinson had missed 14 straight dunk attempts before hitting his final one. He practices Christianity as his religion. Jordan is also Nigeria's highest scorer in a single match after registering 36 points in a 2019 World Cup qualifier in Lagos. In 2002, he played in the Jordan Brand Classic in Washington, D.C. 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. Last season, Iguodala played just 31 games during the regular season. Iguodala (hip) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Pelicans. 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. He attacks it as if wanting to tear it apart from the very board. Please logout and login again. His next opportunity to return will be Sunday against the Lakers, although a timetable for his return isn't yet clear. The inaugural edition of the event began in 2017 where Iguodala and teammate Stephen Curry played hosts. He began to step up his game as the season went on, leading Philadelphia to a playoff berth. He has won four NBA championships with the Warriors and was named the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player (MVP) in 2015. 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. Im thrilled to be a part of this unique enterprise that is shaping the future of digital Africa., His affirmation was also rechoed by Jumia co-founder Sacha Poignonne who said: Having Andre join our board sends the world the message that Africa has successful companies and great entrepreneurs, and that athletes can play a key role in contributing to their success.. We went to the Dominican Republic, played there. He rested on one end of every back-to-back the . In the playoffs, the Sixers lost in the first round to the Pistons in 6 games after leading the series 21. View player profile, bio, stats, news and video highlights. Per the Philly Inquirer: Iguodalas father is Nigerian. In the deciding Game 7 with the score tied at 89 late in the game, Iguodala was going for a potential layup when Cleveland's James recovered for a chase-down block with 1:50 remaining, a play which came to be known as "The Block".[54]. Africa largest e-commerce platform welcomes Golden State super star Andre Iguodala as a board member. Oladipo is a multi-dimensional player. 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. [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. Leonard Shanklin is a celebrity parent who happens to be the father of popular NBA star, Andre Iguodala. 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. Bam Adebayo, simply put, has no regard for the basket. And we felt like we fell short without getting a medal. They didnt know I invested. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. Complete listing of all NBA Players and team rosters. However, on December 17, 2013, Iguodala returned to action in a game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Ive never been there. His decision to remain away from the team drew backlash from teammates, notably Dillon Brooks and Ja Morant, who criticized his refusal to play as disrespectful. 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? 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. [102], Iguodala is a tech investor and a leading advocate for athletes in the NBA to invest in the technology industry. Though he made the team after sinking a game-winning three against Poland in the 2019 Peak Tournament, it wasnt all smooth sailing. A 6' 4" shooting guard, he is agile and athletic with exceptional explosive strength. [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. 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. [41] The Warriors advanced to the 2015 NBA Finals to face Cleveland, where he was the team's best defender against Cavaliers star James. 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. "I'm so excited to play alongside Rudy (Gobert)," Azubuike said. : 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. The Warriors received a traded player exception in the deal. While in secondary school, he consistently maintained excellent grades . Latest on Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN 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. He is a Nigerian who migrated to the capital of the United Stage, Springfield, Illinois. 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. 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. 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. The next Basketball Without Borders trip that is in Nigeria, I want to be a part of that one.. 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? Basketballers from every corner of the planet dream of playing in the league one day. 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. 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. Hard work, the way you have to handle your business, always working hard, trusting family, just respect, core values and stuff like that.. He reminds me a lot of Kevin Garnett with his package - his athleticism, his skill set," Underwood said. Jim, we did it baby! 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. [48] The Warriors' NBA-record start ended after 24 wins when they lost to the Milwaukee Bucks 10895 on December 12. During his career at Arizona, the Wildcats made it to the NCAA Tournament both seasons. My mom always tells me to keep that Nigerian pride. 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. He had narrowed down his list of desired schools to two: Kansas or Arkansas. He replaced LeBron James in that role. [13] However, on July 25, 2017, Iguodala re-signed with the Warriors[62] on a three-year, $48 million contract. 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. Iguodala was a member of the United States national team in the 2010 FIBA World Championship, winning the gold medal. 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. In his last year with co-captain and veteran point guard Andre Miller, Iguodala helped lead the Sixers to another playoff berth, finishing the season with a 4141 season record, 6th in the Eastern conference. So he was invited to try out for and in this case, try out for means make the Nigerian Olympic squad. He captured the Finals MVP after returning to the starting lineup in the middle of the championship series. Of course, the Basketball Africa League, which was organized by the NBA and FIBA, should foster even more interest in the sport. 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. Iguodala averaged a career-high 19.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game through the 82 games. ", 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,". Victor began his NBA career in 2013 as a second overall draft pick by the Orlando Magic. In the playoffs, Iguodala had the assignment of guarding James and Dwyane Wade in the first round. Houses Andre Iguodala bought a mansion in Lafayette, California. Iguodala was born in Springfield, Illinois to his father Leonard Shanklin, and his mother Linda Shanklin. Once he picks up momentum it is unstoppable to stop the Greek Freek. The Sixers, however, were a big disappointment, going only 2755 during the regular season and missing the playoffs after two straight playoff berths. 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. Iguodala averaged 5.7 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.2 assists in the regular season. Andre is a citizen of the USA. He is expected to promote the companys business development and technology in the U.S. Iguodala is not only excited that he is visiting Nigeria for the first time as an adult, he is happy to invest home. 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. He has the ability to drive to the basket and finish with aggressive dunks or crafty layups. 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]. [19] A day later, he participated in the Slam Dunk Contest. And I wouldnt trade anything for my culture and me being from Nigeria.. 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. Last updated on 19 November 202019 November 2020.From the section Sport Africa. The objective of the event is to help startups understand what they need to do to attract investment. 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 most lethal move is his euro step, which he uses to slither to the basket in traffic. Iguodala was named the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) First Vice President earlier this year. 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. 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. 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. Andre Iguodala, whose father is Nigerian, turned down Team Nigeria when they repeatedly tried to recruit him for their Olympic squad. I made some investment in startups with my E-Trade account. [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. His arrival in Denver led to some league experts labeling Denver a contender. 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. [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. 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.
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