Then we invested in Apple. 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. Iguodala was born in Springfield, Illinois. Iguodala is a Nigerian name borne by people of Edo in South . His father is Nigerian, while his mother is African American. Even though I wasn't born in Nigeria, I still got Nigerian blood. Bam Adebayo, simply put, has no regard for the basket. He has since performed phenomenally for his team. The 6ft 7 small forward was chosen as the 45th overall pick (or the 15th in the second round) by the Milwaukee Bucks. Iguodala averaged 5.7 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.2 assists in the regular season. In his rookie year, he teamed up with Allen Iverson and would regularly display his leap to convert Iverson Alley Oops into monsterous dunks. The 76ers played much better basketball under Tony DiLeo. 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. 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The 76ers were eventually defeated in 5 games. That team, which includes Penn grad Koko Archibong, will compete in these Games with nine American-born players on its roster. While in secondary school, he consistently maintained excellent grades . You do some research on those companies because you are watching where your money is going and how its growing or how its being lost. The two have also invested in at least 25 different startups in the technology industry. 153.122.85.11 During the 2011 NBA lockout, Iguodala had a week-long internship with Merrill Lynch.[28]. [85], Iguodala continued with the Miami Heat in a bench-role for the 202021 season. So it's just having that on my shoulders.". Im glad he played well, but Im glad we got the win. I make sure I stay in the chapel and have a good relationship with our chaplain. Free shipping for many products! His arrival in Denver led to some league experts labeling Denver a contender. Copyright 2023 SLAM Media Inc. SLAM, SLAMTV, SLAM MEDIA and the SLAM logo are registered Andre Iguodala News | Photos | Quotes | Video | Wiki - UPI.com Im glad he played well, but Im glad we got the win. 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. In the playoffs, Iguodala had the assignment of guarding James and Dwyane Wade in the first round. Its just one of those random occurrences, but it shows you how much basketball has grown. 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 a Nigerian who migrated to the capital of the United Stage, Springfield, Illinois. He returned to the Warriors in 2021 and won his fourth NBA championship the same season. ", "Anger. When people see us on the court, we want them to see Gods work. 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. Iguodala is a huge figure who wields influence in both on and off the court of Basketball. 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). He has the ability to drive to the basket and finish with aggressive dunks or crafty layups. "I watched the NBA Finals, and thankful that they're welcoming me to Miami. 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. Whether it works out or not, its a learning experience. [48] The Warriors' NBA-record start ended after 24 wins when they lost to the Milwaukee Bucks 10895 on December 12. I think I can add a lot to the table, like add a lot of aggression and grittiness.". NBA draft: Eight players with Nigerian heritage picked by teams He helped the Philadelphia 76ers clinch the final seed in the playoffs. Spin: Iguodala hasn't suited up since mid-January and will miss yet another game Friday. "A defensive specialist, that's mostly what I did at Kansas. Andre Iguodala. News: 20 hours agoIguodala (hip) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Pelicans. As part of the trade, he agreed to a two-year, $30 million extension with Miami, with the last year being a team option. Do you believe significant roster changes might be necessary after this season? Perhaps Vincents connection with his fellow countrymen stemmed from the values he learned from his father, Franklyn. Please logout and login again. We went to the Eastern Conference finals, last year we were out in the first round and this year were a .500 team. Despite the Warriors going up 31 in the series following a Game 4 win, they went on to lose the series in seven games to become the first team in NBA history to lose the championship series after being up 31. 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. He is an American professional basketball . [79][80] Memphis was hoping for a quality trade with a playoff contender in exchange for Iguodala and his championship experience. 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. 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. He showed his versatility during the season posting up a career-high in triple-doubles. 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. In the game, he scored 10 points, caught 10 rebounds and dished out 10 assists. [35] Getting the inbound pass from Klay Thompson, Iguodala turned and made the fade-away jump shot over the Thunder's Thabo Sefolosha. It made me who I am, and its pretty much the foundation of who I am today, Achiuwa said. In the FIBA World Championships Iguodala displayed his athleticism with an array of fastbreak dunks. This list will consider the players' impact on the NBA league and their current form and past seasons. He was acquired by Golden State in 2013. 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. . It didnt feel right to me. [41] The Warriors advanced to the 2015 NBA Finals to face Cleveland, where he was the team's best defender against Cavaliers star James. Coach Mike Krzyzewski called Iguodala one of the team's best players, and compared his game to that of Scottie Pippen. Andre Iguodala is signing with the Golden State Warriors, according to Jonathan Abrams of the New York Times on Friday. 2004 Skybox Autographics #76 /750 - ANDRE IGUODALA - PSA 9 - Rookie He plays like a typical center, his strong fundamentals help him score. So he was invited to try out for and in this case, try out for means make the Nigerian Olympic squad. "It's also just a blessing. American Basketball star. [4] His mother is African American, while his father is Nigerian. 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. Iguodala was born in Springfield, Illinois on January 28, 1984. After attending Lanphier High School in Springfield, Illinois, Iguodala enrolled at the University of Arizona. That team, which includes Penn grad Koko Archibong,. Landry has referenced the need for accountability. Andre Iguodala - Sportskeeda 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. He rested on one end of every back-to-back the . It is something that you are invested in. Basketballers from every corner of the planet dream of playing in the league one day. I made some investment in startups with my E-Trade account. 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. ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. The annual draft sees NBA teams choose from the world's best young talent. 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. 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. [3], Iguodala was born in Springfield, Illinois. With Golden State down 21 in the series, Iguodala made his first start of the season, replacing center Andrew Bogut in Game 4. 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. Andre Iguodala father: Who is Leonard Shanklin? Bio, age, nationality Victory. He was raised in Springfield, Illinois, a city in the United States. Obinna Ukwuani: The Nigerian MIT graduate who turned down 6-figure paycheck in US and returned to Africa. You learn to balance your portfolio. Once he picks up momentum it is unstoppable to stop the Greek Freek. [83] The Heat reached the 2020 NBA Finals, where they lost 42 to the Los Angeles Lakers,[84] and Iguodala became the tenth player in NBA history to make it to six straight Finals. 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Coming into the 201011 NBA season, the 76ers were expected to rebound from their poor season. Ayton was born to a Nigerian father and a Jamaican and Bahamian mother. They were eventually eliminated by the Boston Celtics in a thrilling seven games in the Conference Semifinals. It was always my dream to play for the USA team, Iguodala said. Iguodala hasn't suited up since mid-January and will miss yet another game Friday. 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. Andre Iguodala, whose father is Nigerian, turned down Team Nigeria when they repeatedly tried to recruit him for their Olympic squad. 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.. Collins called him a "stat-sheet stuffer". 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. 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. Previously with the 3-time NBA Champions Golden State Warriors, Iguodala was drafted into the NBA in 2004. Daniel Oturu was the third choice in the second round of the draft which made him the 33rd pick overall. Andre Tyler Iguodala was born on the 28th of January 1984 to a Nigerian father and an African American mother in Illinois. For other guys like Vincent and Achiuwa, it was a bit different. He scored 17.8 points, 10.3 rebounds, and 4.4 assists. His partnership with entrepreneurs in San Franciscos Silicon Valley has led to an annual event tagged Players Technology Summit. His father is Nigerian, while his mother is of African American origin. 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. [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. Founded in Lagos,Nigeria in 2013, Jumia is the African version of Amazon. 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Iguodala was second behind James for most triple-doubles during the 201011 season. pic.twitter.com/xBfn4VKGBm. [24] Iguodala averaged 12.3 points and 5.9 rebounds on the season. Golden State Warriors' Andre Iguodala joins Nigeria's Jumia Board of Thats something that theyve talked about, having a Team Nigeria in Miami, and I think its cool, Erik Spoelstra said. "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.". During the season, the 76ers brought Iguodala's old friend Allen Iverson back in what would be his final season in the NBA before going to play overseas for Beikta. Free shipping for many products! 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. The Warriors' small lineup, which came to be known as the Death Lineup, helped turn the series around. 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. And I wouldnt trade anything for my culture and me being from Nigeria.. In the playoffs, the Sixers lost in the first round to the Pistons in 6 games after leading the series 21. That's tough, but we didn't deserve to win. Jumia made the announcement stating that the 35-year old Andre will be "charged with promoting business development and technology in Africa.". The NBA is home to talent from all over the world. 8 years ago today. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. Antony Ressler: Landry and Kyle are trying to create strongly what it means to be a Hawk. Antony Ressler: We just elevated Landry, elevated Kyle and we brought in a world-class coach (Quin Snyder). 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. In the playoffs the 76ers were set to face the third seed Orlando Magic. [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. 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. I dont open the door or close the door to any personnel. [102], Iguodala is a tech investor and a leading advocate for athletes in the NBA to invest in the technology industry. Of course, the Basketball Africa League, which was organized by the NBA and FIBA, should foster even more interest in the sport. [67] In a sign of respect towards their opponent and with an increased urgency, Kerr opened the conference semifinals against Houston by moving Iguodala from the bench and starting their Hamptons Five lineup for the first time in the season. Who is Christina Gutierrez, Wife of Andre Iguodala? His Parents, Family During the playoffs, he boosted his averages to 9.8 points, 4.3 rebounds and 4.0 assists, while also starting a majority of the games. trademarks of Slam Media Inc. All rights reserved. A 6' 4" shooting guard, he is agile and athletic with exceptional explosive strength. On August 10, 2021, Iguodala returned to the Golden State Warriors. After earning first-team all-conference honors in the Pac-10 (known now as the Pac-12) as a sophomore in 2004, he was selected in the 2004 NBA draft with the ninth overall pick by the Philadelphia 76ers. I didnt necessarily show well early on in the Training Camp process.