[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]. Read about our approach to external linking. In his rookie year, he teamed up with Allen Iverson and would regularly display his leap to convert Iverson Alley Oops into monsterous dunks. 8 years ago today. 9 jersey. In acknowledgment of the players of Nigerian Origin's impact on the NBA, this list is a chronicle of the best such active players. Coming in as the 27th overall pick was Udoka Azubuike who will be playing for the Utah Jazz. [95][96], Iguodala is a Christian. [88][89] Iguodala went on to win his fourth championship after the Warriors defeated the Boston Celtics in 6 games of the 2022 NBA Finals. On defense, Oladipo can guard all around his court. 26 player in the nation in 2002. 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 201415, he became a reserve for the first time in his career, but played a major bench role. [16][17] He finished fourth in voting for NBA Rookie of the Year.[18]. He has won four NBA championships with the Warriors and was named the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player (MVP) in 2015. It was a grind, to be honest. Early into the season, Philadelphia was struggling, which led to the departure of head coach Maurice Cheeks. [52] The Warriors went on to defeat the Rockets in five games. You want to play hard for someone who died for you". The action you just performed triggered the security solution. [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. 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 . It was always my dream to play for the USA team, Iguodala said. Remember I wrote that it has an Igbo meaning but I'm not sure whether its an Igbo name. It doesnt even do it justice. 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. Iguodala was also selected for the 2012 London Olympics team, largely due to his exceptional defensive ability. Every NBA Draft night, draft prospects, domestic and international, are picked by the NBA teams. In 2015 he received the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award. The 76ers were eventually defeated in 5 games. 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 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). "I'm so excited to play alongside Rudy (Gobert)," Azubuike said. He put up 11 points in an 8475 loss, and received a mixed response from the crowd. Iguodala was born in Springfield, Illinois to his father Leonard Shanklin, and his mother Linda Shanklin. [32][33] He officially joined the Warriors in a three-team sign-and-trade deal with the Nuggets and the Utah Jazz. In 22 minutes of play, Iguodala put up six points on 36 shooting, five rebounds, two assists, three steals and a block. Copyright 2023 SLAM Media Inc. SLAM, SLAMTV, SLAM MEDIA and the SLAM logo are registered In his rookie year, Ayton posted noteworthy numbers by averaging 16.3 points and 10.3 rebounds. 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. Iguodala is a Nigerian name borne by people of Edo in South . We want to be a good representation of what we believe in. [37] When playing against the Los Angeles Lakers on November 23, 2013, Iguodala strained his left hamstring late in the third quarter. Were not there yet in terms of decision-making. Denver Nuggets snapped up 19-year-old Zeke Nnaji as the 22nd overall pick. Iguodala was born in Springfield, Illinois. 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. In 2002, he played in the Jordan Brand Classic in Washington, D.C. A lot of companies were in this area. Im glad he played well, but Im glad we got the win. Basketballers from every corner of the planet dream of playing in the league one day. 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. And so, "Iguodala" could easily mean "Weed/wheat/hay which he/she threw (which fell)" Some Igbo names are in the context of . 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. [103], Iguodala is a Venture Partner in the Catalyst Fund, which invests in underrepresented founders and entrepreneurs of tech companies. At the time of Webber's release, the Sixers were 926 (Iverson only played 15 games before he was traded). Iguodala averaged 5.7 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.2 assists in the regular season. Im really proud of my culture. Sadness. The Warriors' small lineup, which came to be known as the Death Lineup, helped turn the series around. Its interesting. 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?. In July 2013, Iguodala declined a five-year deal with Denver and agreed to a four-year for a reported $48 million with the Golden State Warriors. On August 10, 2021, Iguodala returned to the Golden State Warriors. Be the first one to comment on this story. Do you believe significant roster changes might be necessary after this season? [87] He missed 31 games from January to April with back soreness. I've come a long way since high school. #NBABDAY #ThatsGame pic.twitter.com/X4xCz3NFvr. [93], In August 2015, Iguodala married his childhood sweetheart, Christina Gutierrez, at One&Only Palmilla in Los Cabos, Mexico. Andre Iguodala is signing with the Golden State Warriors, according to Jonathan Abrams of the New York Times on Friday. . His first dunk was a simple windmill, but then for his second dunk he received a pass from Allen Iverson off the back side of the backboard, then leapt under the board and put in the reverse on the other side and was awarded a perfect score of 50 points. 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. 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! Thats something that theyve talked about, having a Team Nigeria in Miami, and I think its cool, Erik Spoelstra said. [102], Iguodala is a tech investor and a leading advocate for athletes in the NBA to invest in the technology industry. On January 3, 2014, Iguodala hit a game-winning, 3-point buzzer-beater in the Warriors' 101100 win over the Atlanta Hawks. Iguodala (hip) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Pelicans. [11] However, after their coach, Nolan Richardson, was fired that year (2002), Iguodala decided to attend Arizona instead. On November 28, 2016, Iguodala had a season-best game with 12 points, five rebounds and five assists in a 105100 win over the Atlanta Hawks, helping the Warriors start the season 162 while recording their 12th straight victorytheir equal third-longest streak in franchise history. That was the first time that two players born in Nigeria have been picked in the first round of the same draft. [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. [58] The Warriors finished the season as the first seed in the West with a 6715 record. Iguodala is a huge figure who wields influence in both on and off the court of Basketball. Previously with the 3-time NBA Champions Golden State Warriors, Iguodala was drafted into the NBA in 2004. [79][80] Memphis was hoping for a quality trade with a playoff contender in exchange for Iguodala and his championship experience. Is every player on the table when it comes to potential change, including Trae Young? [30] Iguodala returned on opening night of 201213 to play his former team. His return fill's the team's 14th . In the final round, he did a behind-the-back dunk and followed with a reverse. On August 10, 2012, Iguodala was dealt to the Denver Nuggets in a series of trades also involving the Sixers, Los Angeles Lakers, and Orlando Magic. trademarks of Slam Media Inc. All rights reserved. He still calls this house home now. He had narrowed down his list of desired schools to two: Kansas or Arkansas. You gotta tip your hat to that, to what they did to us in our home floor. 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. In the playoffs, Iguodala had the assignment of guarding James and Dwyane Wade in the first round. 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. DeAaron Fox showed Russell Westbrook nothing but respect after defeating the Clippers on Friday. That's tough, but we didn't deserve to win. "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.". There have been a few things that Ive invested in that are no longer operating, but Ive learned so much through them. Antony Ressler on Trae Young: 'I don't open the door or close the door to any personnel'. 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 . He was named NBA All-Star in 2012. ", 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,". Join us in wishing @DeandreAyton of the @Suns a HAPPY 23rd BIRTHDAY! American Basketball star Andre Iguodala , a notable tech investor and board member of Jumia Group, recently visited Nigeria his country of descent to engage . For his defensive contributions to the Warriors, Iguodala was named to the 2014 All-NBA Defensive first team. 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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. It keeps me focused. Theyve gotten here and they want to prove that they belong. This is something for the long run. Per the Philly Inquirer: "Iguodala's father is. 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. In the playoffs, the Sixers lost in the first round to the Pistons in 6 games after leading the series 21. This list will consider the players' impact on the NBA league and their current form and past seasons. He has an older. The 22-year-old was the last of the players of Nigerian heritage to be selected in the first round of the draft. [5] Growing up, Iguodala rooted for the Chicago Bulls, and he cites Michael Jordan as the player he looked up to.[6]. Once he picks up momentum it is unstoppable to stop the Greek Freek. He was born to Nigerian parents who are pentecostal ministers in Minnesota, with his father Francis a former table tennis player for Nigeria. [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. "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 is the most improved player in the country [in 2019-20]. On his 28th birthday, Iguodala recorded a 10-point, 10-rebound, 10-assist triple-double effort in a win over the Pistons. Andre Iguodala, whose father is Nigerian, turned down Team Nigeria when they repeatedly tried to recruit him for their Olympic squad. Philadelphia started the season poorly but were one of the best teams down the stretch. He can pivot and spin around defenders for easy floaters or reach out for in-traffic dunks. Aside winning several laurels as an NBA star, Iguodala is also a tech-investor and a. [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. I dont open the door or close the door to any personnel. Victory. [77][78] Afterwards, the Warriors stated that they planned to eventually retire Iguodala's No. [105], Iguodala appeared as a fictionalized version of himself in the second season of Abbott Elementary (2022).[106]. In the FIBA World Championships Iguodala displayed his athleticism with an array of fastbreak dunks. 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. BBC Sport Africa has been finding out about all eight of the players set to be the stars of the future. [26] He officially signed on August 17, 2008. : 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 most noteworthy performance of his career came last season when the Phoenix Suns reached the NBA finals, a first for Ayton. [94] Iguodala has a daughter and a son. Continuing, he said You see that it is not something that is trendy. But I think once guys get in, what they are realizing is this is not a quick space. He is very close to his parents and his parents also supported him in every phase of his life. Of course I take responsibility. Iguodala has played in six NBA finals, out of which five were with the Golden State Warriors and one with the Miami Heat. He was one of four players to average at least 18 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists, with the others being LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, and Tracy McGrady. And we felt like we fell short without getting a medal. It didnt feel right to me. Landry has referenced the need for accountability. At Arizona, Iguodala planned to major in education. 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. He returned to the Warriors in 2021 and won his fourth NBA championship the same season. 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. Andre Iguodala. In the game, he scored 10 points, caught 10 rebounds and dished out 10 assists. Complete listing of all NBA Players and team rosters. He was raised in Springfield, Illinois, a city in the United States. 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]. The meaning in Igbo is something like " (Igu) Weed/wheat/hay, (o) referring to a person in the like of he/she, (dala) fell/fall". The next Basketball Without Borders trip that is in Nigeria, I want to be a part of that one.. "It's also just a blessing. The 6' 11" center plays in the NBA for the Phoenix Suns. [65][66] The Warriors went on to win their third championship in four years with a sweep of the Cavaliers. He began to step up his game as the season went on, leading Philadelphia to a playoff berth. 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".

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