In Game 6 of the series, Iguodala's defense on Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook was key to the Warriors forcing Game 7. [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. Iguodala was born in Springfield, Illinois to his father Leonard Shanklin, and his mother Linda Shanklin. My mom always tells me to keep that Nigerian pride. 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. 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. 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. Name. Iguodala's father is Nigerian. In 201415, he became a reserve for the first time in his career, but played a major bench role. What development first really means. 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. [4] His mother is African American, while his father is Nigerian. So he was invited to try out for - and in this case, "try out for" means "make" - the Nigerian Olympic squad. They didnt know I invested. [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. It doesnt even do it justice. This year, a country has established its presence during the NBA drafts - Nigeria. Giannis is a force of nature, an unstoppable force that mows down everything in its path. Im proud of where Im from. [99][100] Iguodala enjoys playing video games, particularly the NBA 2K series. He had been making those shots all game, man. I've really improved my jump shot and shooting the three-pointer well. 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 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. [46][47], On November 11, 2015, Iguodala scored a season-high 20 points against the Memphis Grizzlies to help the Warriors begin the season 90. His arrival in Denver led to some league experts labeling Denver a contender. He said: Were not enough. Iguodala is a Nigerian name borne by people of Edo in South . Philadelphia started the season poorly but were one of the best teams down the stretch. He has appeared in three playoffs and two NBA All Stars games proving his potential. 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. Houses Andre Iguodala bought a mansion in Lafayette, California. On defense, Giannis swats the ball away with ease. "I feel great. I didn't think I'd be able to play at a level like Louisville," he said before the draft. 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. Secret trap doors? Im glad he played well, but Im glad we got the win. 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. You want to play hard for someone who died for you.. The Sixers, however, were a big disappointment, going only 2755 during the regular season and missing the playoffs after two straight playoff berths. The next Basketball Without Borders trip that is in Nigeria, I want to be a part of that one.. Iguodala joined Jumia as an ambassador and a board member. We did not. 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. His mother is African American, while his father is Nigerian. Iguodala got off to a slow start to the season, even to a point where he was leading the league in turnovers. Iguodala was picked up in the 2004 NBA drafts by the Philadelphia 76ers. And we felt like we fell short without getting a medal. Iguodala was picked up in the 2004 NBA drafts by the Philadelphia 76ers. He can pivot and spin around defenders for easy floaters or reach out for in-traffic dunks. 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. In the game, he scored 10 points, caught 10 rebounds and dished out 10 assists. Isaac Okoro was fifth overall pick and has been chosen by Cleveland Cavaliers. [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. 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. Iguodala is a huge figure who wields influence in both on and off the court of Basketball. Aug 6, 2021 at 11:20 am ET 1 min read. Remember I wrote that it has an Igbo meaning but I'm not sure whether its an Igbo name. He was named NBA All-Star in 2012. He supported Devin Booker and Chris Paul as they fought their way through the ranks. [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. The 76ers were eventually defeated in 5 games. 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. The 6ft 7 small forward was chosen as the 45th overall pick (or the 15th in the second round) by the Milwaukee Bucks. Andre Tyler Iguodala. Bam Adebayo, simply put, has no regard for the basket. Leonard Shanklin is a celebrity parent who happens to be the father of popular NBA star, Andre Iguodala. Other players involved in the deal included All-Stars Andrew Bynum and Dwight Howard. I'm just excited to do whatever I can to help our team win.". "I watched the NBA Finals, and thankful that they're welcoming me to Miami. Deandre Ayton averaged 15.8 points, 11.8 rebounds and registered a 65.8 field goal percentage. Performance & security by Cloudflare. Iguodala averaged career-highs in rebounds, assists, and blocks, and a career-low in personal fouls. Iguodala is a strong Christian, credited to a famous quote, that: Faith is something I heavily lean on to give me that balance. Andre Iguodala. 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. News: 20 hours agoIguodala (hip) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Pelicans. On January 3, 2014, Iguodala hit a game-winning, 3-point buzzer-beater in the Warriors' 101100 win over the Atlanta Hawks. For other guys like Vincent and Achiuwa, it was a bit different. Iguodala was a member of the United States national team in the 2010 FIBA World Championship, winning the gold medal. 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. And once guys realize that, they really get into something that is really healthy for you.. 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. 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. Theyve been trying to get here for a long time now, Iguodala said. Jordan, who was born to a Nigerian father Alexander and American mother Amy, was part of the Nigerian team that played at the 2019 Men's World Cup. He played like a man possessed while under the paint. [77][78] Afterwards, the Warriors stated that they planned to eventually retire Iguodala's No. Ive gotten calls from them a few times about participating. In 2004, the first time he was called, Iguodala was preparing for his rookie season with the 76ers. In the playoffs, the Sixers lost in the first round to the Pistons in 6 games after leading the series 21. We did not. 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. 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. Victory. Andre Iguodala found himself in recent months in discussions with his few N.B.A. The objective of the event is to help startups understand what they need to do to attract investment. So he was invited to try out for and in this case, try out for means make the Nigerian Olympic squad. The Sixers hired coach Eddie Jordan to take over for Tony DiLeo. "I want to win a championship. Theres a lot of talent in Africa, Achiuwa said. The inaugural edition of the event began in 2017 where Iguodala and teammate Stephen Curry played hosts. From China to the United States and everywhere in between, basketball (and in turn the NBA) has grown immensely over the years. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. 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In the preseason Philadelphia drafted point guard Jrue Holiday out of UCLA to take over the void left at point guard after the departure of veteran point guard Andre Miller, who had joined the Portland Trail Blazers. He is very close to his parents and his parents also supported him in every phase of his life. 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. After being founded in February of 2019, the league just tipped off its inaugural season on May 16 of this year. Complete listing of all NBA Players and team rosters. [13] On March 6, 2017, he set a new season high with 24 points in a 119111 win over the Atlanta Hawks. [25] He went on to finish the season with averages of 18.2 points, along with 5.7 rebounds and 5.7 assists. It keeps me focused. Were not there yet in terms of decision-making. "To be honest, I didn't think I'd be in the position I'm in today. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. His mother is African American, while his father is Nigerian. In Game 7, Iguodala started in place of Harrison Barnes and again marked Kevin Durant. Oladipo is a multi-dimensional player. Unfortunately, Iguodala went on to miss twelve consecutive games. 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 was born to Nigerian parents who are pentecostal ministers in Minnesota, with his father Francis a former table tennis player for Nigeria. [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. Thats something that theyve talked about, having a Team Nigeria in Miami, and I think its cool, Erik Spoelstra said. #NBABDAY #ThatsGame pic.twitter.com/X4xCz3NFvr. [58] The Warriors finished the season as the first seed in the West with a 6715 record. pic.twitter.com/xBfn4VKGBm. Im really proud of my culture. ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. The swingman was an NBA All-Star in 2012 and has been named to the NBA All-Defensive Team twice. It was an amazing experience, man. He is an American professional basketball . From there, you start doing your homework. In 2015 he received the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award. He is often called the Greek Freak, a name that perfectly suits his style. Previously with the 3-time NBA Champions Golden State Warriors, Iguodala was drafted into the NBA in 2004. Andre Iguodala, who was born on January 28, 1984, will be 38 years old in 2022. Getty Images. Sadness. [87] He missed 31 games from January to April with back soreness. In his rookie year, Ayton posted noteworthy numbers by averaging 16.3 points and 10.3 rebounds. [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. Hard work, the way you have to handle your business, always working hard, trusting family, just respect, core values and stuff like that.. Free shipping for many products! Almost instantly, he became a hit, making his mark as one of the league's premier players. Andre Iguodala, an NBA star, has returned to the Golden State Warriors and is currently destroying the 2021 season playoffs by doing what he does best. His Lanphier jersey is now retired. Andre Tyler Iguodala (born January 28, 1984) is an American professional basketball player 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. He also made the All-Pac-10 First Team and was named Honorable Mention All-America by The Associated Press. [103] The second edition saw other athletes from the NBA like Kevin Durant and Jaylen Brown make debuts. Iguodala was born in Springfield, Illinois on January 28, 1984. 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Antony Ressler: Absolutely not. Fulfilling, I dont even think that is the word for it. Previously with the 3-time NBA Champions Golden State Warriors, Iguodala was drafted into the NBA in 2004. His next opportunity to return will be Sunday against the Lakers, although a timetable for his return isn't yet clear. "A defensive specialist, that's mostly what I did at Kansas. Iguodala hasn't suited up since mid-January and will miss yet another game Friday. What building a culture really means, and make sure we have a roster that can accommodate those priorities. In the playoffs the 76ers were set to face the third seed Orlando Magic. Andre is a citizen of the USA. 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.. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. [5] He later established the Andre Iguodala Youth Foundation, whose stated mission is to use sports as a means to help youths. During his career at Arizona, the Wildcats made it to the NCAA Tournament both seasons. 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. Iguodala also expressed his observation that there are not enough black athletes involved in tech investments. [104], On June 25, 2019, Iguodala released The Sixth Man: A Memoir. [46] He finished the series averaging 16.3 points, 4 assists, and 5.8 rebounds. And so, "Iguodala" could easily mean "Weed/wheat/hay which he/she threw (which fell)" Some Igbo names are in the context of . [12], Iguodala also won a bronze medal with the U.S. at the FIBA Americas Under-18 Championship in 2002. So he was invited to try out for and in this case, try out for means make the Nigerian Olympic squad. [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. [35] Getting the inbound pass from Klay Thompson, Iguodala turned and made the fade-away jump shot over the Thunder's Thabo Sefolosha. His partnership with entrepreneurs in San Francisco's Silicon Valley has led to an annual event tagged Players Technology Summit. 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. Full Name. I feel Im accountable for this business, on and off the court. Iguodala averaged a career-high 19.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game through the 82 games. Its no secret that basketball is a global sport. We went to the Dominican Republic, played there. As part of the trade, he agreed to a two-year, $30 million extension with Miami, with the last year being a team option. Africa largest e-commerce platform welcomes Golden State super star Andre Iguodala as a board member. 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. Obinna Ukwuani: The Nigerian MIT graduate who turned down 6-figure paycheck in US and returned to Africa. It keeps me focused When people see us on the court, we want them to see God's work. I've come a long way since high school. The 6' 11" center plays in the NBA for the Phoenix Suns. Andre Iguodala, whose father is Nigerian, turned down Team Nigeria when they repeatedly tried to recruit him for their Olympic squad. Landry has referenced the need for accountability. 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! That should be everyone's goal, to win a championship that everyone wants to win," Okongwu insisted. 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. This was also the fifth time in NBA history that an eighth seed defeated a first seed in the opening round of the playoffs. 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. Is every player on the table when it comes to potential change, including Trae Young? 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. Denver Nuggets snapped up 19-year-old Zeke Nnaji as the 22nd overall pick. Victor began his NBA career in 2013 as a second overall draft pick by the Orlando Magic. [53] The Warriors would again play the Cleveland Cavaliers for the championship. [11] However, after their coach, Nolan Richardson, was fired that year (2002), Iguodala decided to attend Arizona instead. He reminds me a lot of Kevin Garnett with his package - his athleticism, his skill set," Underwood said. There were like four or five companies total where we made some great success with the investments. Andre Iguodala is currently a player for the Miami Heat. He was acquired by Golden State in 2013. [27] The contract had $5 million in bonuses and a player option for the sixth year. He can knock down mid-range jumpers, floaters and fadeaways to score in contests making him a lethal scorer. [26] He officially signed on August 17, 2008. He helped the Philadelphia 76ers clinch the final seed in the playoffs. One of them was a mobile gaming company that had a lot of success in Zynga. Iguodala was second behind James for most triple-doubles during the 201011 season. His father was Nigeria's head coach at the World Cup (now the country's assistant coach) and the duo became the first Nigerian son and father to be part of a Nigerian national team side at the same time. Coach Mike Krzyzewski called Iguodala one of the team's best players, and compared his game to that of Scottie Pippen. Spin: Iguodala hasn't suited up since mid-January and will miss yet another game Friday. [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. HoopsHype: Michael Malone on Nikola Jokic: HoopsHype: Jimmy Butler on Julius Randles winning three-pointer: Mark Haynes: DeAaron Fox showed Russell Westbrook nothing but respect after defeating the Clippers on Friday. He began his career as the first overall NBA draft pick in 2018. We tend to hop on what is trending at the moment. 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]. With the second overall pick in the draft, the Sixers made a big splash by drafting Evan Turner. 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. Early on in the year, Iguodala was on a Sixers team with high expectations after signing All-Star forward Elton Brand and seeing the success of forward Thaddeus Young, whom they drafted with their lottery pick the prior year. [19] A day later, he participated in the Slam Dunk Contest. He plays like a typical center, his strong fundamentals help him score. A total of eight players with Nigerian heritage were picked during Wednesday night's NBA draft for the 2020-21 season. : 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. Read about our approach to external linking. 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. 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. In the final round, he did a behind-the-back dunk and followed with a reverse. Onyeka Okongwu, also born to Nigerian parents, was the sixth overall pick selected by Atlanta Hawks. 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? During the season, he averaged 9 points, 5.7 rebounds, 3 assists, 1.7 steals, and 32.8 minutes per game. 2 seed Detroit. Jordan Nwora will be the most popular pick on the list to Nigerians as the 22-year-old is a member of the country's senior men's basketball team, otherwise known as D'Tigers.