Youre just not prepared to say what that looks like right now? You get to experience different cultures. He was named Chicago Sun-Times Player of the Year as well as a second-team Parade All-American and Nike All-American. His arrival in Denver led to some league experts labeling Denver a contender. He has appeared in three playoffs and two NBA All Stars games proving his potential. From protecting his rim to cutting off a drive, he knows how to defend and score points. His mother is African American, while his father is Nigerian. [37] When playing against the Los Angeles Lakers on November 23, 2013, Iguodala strained his left hamstring late in the third quarter. 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 . Were not there yet in terms of decision-making. 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. American Basketball star Andre Iguodala , a notable tech investor and board member of Jumia Group, recently visited Nigeria his country of descent to engage . 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). 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. [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. I've come a long way since high school. Andre Iguodala. Just giving those kids back home an opportunity to be able to showcase their talent in a well-put-together league, I think, is great.. He plays like a typical center, his strong fundamentals help him score. [42][43] The Warriors defeated the Cavaliers in six games, and Iguodala was named the Finals MVP, becoming the first player to win the award without starting a game during the regular season. Previously with the 3-time NBA Champions Golden State Warriors, Iguodala was drafted into the NBA in 2004. 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. 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. 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. Andre Tyler Iguodala was born on the 28th of January 1984 to a Nigerian father and an African American mother in Illinois. In his best NBA regular-season performance, Oladipo averaged 19.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 4.8 assists. In a 114110 series-ending loss in Game 6, Iguodala had 22 points for his best scoring output of the postseason. In the FIBA World Championships Iguodala displayed his athleticism with an array of fastbreak dunks. 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. Andre Iguodala, who was born on January 28, 1984, will be 38 years old in 2022. [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. 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? 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. [93], In August 2015, Iguodala married his childhood sweetheart, Christina Gutierrez, at One&Only Palmilla in Los Cabos, Mexico. His high-flying leap and freakishly strong frame put him at second number on this list. About Andre Iguodala. [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. Later that season, he was selected to his first All-Star Game as a reserve. 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. pic.twitter.com/zOuopMbpCb, Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) March 4, 2023, Agents, Free Agency, George Langberg, Top Rumors, Top Rumors, Agents, Free Agency, George Langberg, Nerlens Noel, Brooklyn Nets, Detroit Pistons. Iguodala averaged a career-high 19.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game through the 82 games. The next Basketball Without Borders trip that is in Nigeria, I want to be a part of that one.. The Sixers hired coach Eddie Jordan to take over for Tony DiLeo. [49] An ankle injury suffered in early March forced Iguodala to miss 13 straight games. Andre Iguodala is born of a Nigerian father and an African-American mother. 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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". He scored 17.8 points, 10.3 rebounds, and 4.4 assists. 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. Though he made the team after sinking a game-winning three against Poland in the 2019 Peak Tournament, it wasnt all smooth sailing. Iguodala's mother is African American while his father is Nigerian. Iguodala was born in Springfield, Illinois. "I've added 20 pounds of muscle. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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. Last updated on 19 November 202019 November 2020.From the section Sport Africa. [63] On December 11, 2017, against the Portland Trail Blazers, Iguodala played his 1,000th regular-season game, becoming one of 126 players in NBA history to accomplish the feat. During the year, Andre was the subject of multiple trade rumors that had him being traded to either the Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers or Los Angeles Lakers. Oladipo is a multi-dimensional player. It is something that you are invested in. Iguodala was enticed by Arkansas's 13 system, which would have allowed Iguodala to run the point occasionally. Learn how your money works in different investment gigs. The swingman was an NBA All-Star in 2012 and has been named to the NBA All-Defensive Team twice. In 2002, he played in the Jordan Brand Classic in Washington, D.C. Leonard Shanklin is a celebrity parent who happens to be the father of popular NBA star, Andre Iguodala. [68][69] After starting nine consecutive games,[70] he missed the deciding Game 4 in the conference finals against Portland with a sore left calf injury from Game 3. NBA.com is part of Warner Media, LLCs Turner Sports & Entertainment Digital Network. 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. Per Marc J. 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The National Basketball Association (NBA) superstar Andre Iguodala has joined Jumia's board of directors. 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. Theyve been trying to get here for a long time now, Iguodala said. I made some investment in startups with my E-Trade account. Iguodala was born in Springfield, Illinois on January 28, 1984. So he was invited to try out for and in this case, try out for means make the Nigerian Olympic squad. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. He began to step up his game as the season went on, leading Philadelphia to a playoff berth. So he was invited to try out for and in this case, try out for means make the Nigerian Olympic squad. Victory. Antony Ressler on Trae Young: 'I don't open the door or close the door to any personnel'. He practices Christianity as his religion. He is often called the Greek Freak, a name that perfectly suits his style. The 21-year-old centre is the second Nigeria-born player on the list and was discovered by Raptors, a Lagos-based basketball academy (not affiliated to NBA team, Toronto Raptors). Denver Nuggets snapped up 19-year-old Zeke Nnaji as the 22nd overall pick. Iguodala is a Nigerian name borne by people of Edo in South . There have been a few things that Ive invested in that are no longer operating, but Ive learned so much through them. DeAaron Fox showed Russell Westbrook nothing but respect after defeating the Clippers on Friday. Name. He captured the Finals MVP after returning to the starting lineup in the middle of the championship series. It doesnt even do it justice. 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. [4] His mother is African American, while his father is Nigerian. Sadness. In his NBA finals run, Adebayo put up unbelievable numbers in the playoffs for a second-year-player. "A defensive specialist, that's mostly what I did at Kansas. [5] After the season, Iguodala signed with agent Rob Pelinka, co-founder of the Landmark Sports Agency, who had represented NBA All-Stars such as Kobe Bryant, Carlos Boozer and Gerald Wallace. BBC Sport Africa has been finding out about all eight of the players set to be the stars of the future. ", "Anger. His father is Nigerian, while his mother is of African American origin. [60] The Warriors would again matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals where Iguodala was a key bench player during the 2017 NBA Finals, often guarding James and scored 20 points in Game 5,[61] helping the Warriors win the championship by defeating the Cavaliers in five games. Performance & security by Cloudflare. The organization has hosted basketball camps and the annual "Thanksgiving with Dre", which has distributed food baskets to families in need. 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 born in Springfield, Illinois to his father Leonard Shanklin, and his mother Linda Shanklin. Im proud of where Im from. Victor began his NBA career in 2013 as a second overall draft pick by the Orlando Magic. [99][100] Iguodala enjoys playing video games, particularly the NBA 2K series. 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Born to Nigerian immigrants, Giannis is from Greece. Two of them, Precious Achiuwa, picked by the Miami Heat, and Udoka Azubuike, picked by Utah Jazz. [10], Iguodala initially signed a National Letter of Intent to play at Arkansas. Remember I wrote that it has an Igbo meaning but I'm not sure whether its an Igbo name. [34] On November 14, Iguodala made the game-winning, buzzer-beating shot in the Warriors' 116115 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder.