Constantly contesting with the help of his exceptional strength and size. 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. [19] A day later, he participated in the Slam Dunk Contest. The Warriors' small lineup, which came to be known as the Death Lineup, helped turn the series around. 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. "I want to win a championship. He has won three NBA championships with the Golden State Warriors and was named the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player (MVP) in 2015. 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. My mom always tells me to keep that Nigerian pride. Daniel Oturu was the third choice in the second round of the draft which made him the 33rd pick overall. In his sophomore year, Arizona was defeated in the first round by Seton Hall. [5], As a sophomore in 200304, Iguodala was named team MVP after leading his team in rebounds, assists and steals. Two of them, Precious Achiuwa, picked by the Miami Heat, and Udoka Azubuike, picked by Utah Jazz. 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. I feel Im accountable for this business, on and off the court. Im really proud of my culture. Iguodala was born in Springfield, Illinois on January 28, 1984. Passion for tech investment Speaking about his passion for investment in tech companies, Iguodala said: I started with an E-Trade account. Ive never been there. Join us in wishing @DeandreAyton of the @Suns a HAPPY 23rd BIRTHDAY! Veteran Turns Wisdom Into Wins, On and Off the Court", "Andre Iguodala joins elite company with sixth straight trip to NBA Finals", "Heat decline Iguodala option, pick up Dragic's", "Warriors Sign 2015 NBA Finals MVP Andre Iguodala", "Warriors' Andre Iguodala: Available versus OKC", "Warriors' Andre Iguodala: Available out of nowhere", "Golden State Warriors veteran forward Andre Iguodala returning for 19th NBA season", "Andre Iguodala will make season debut vs. Magic; Andrew Wiggins to return to lineup on minutes restriction", "USA Basketball finalizes 2012 London Olympics 12-man roster", "Andre Iguodala -- In Court for Baby Mama Showdown Where's My Money Going? [95][96], Iguodala is a Christian. Andre Iguodala Parents and Family Andre was born on 28 January 1984 in Springfield, Illinois, United States to parents Leonard Shanklin and Linda Shanklin. 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. Perhaps Vincents connection with his fellow countrymen stemmed from the values he learned from his father, Franklyn. So it's just having that on my shoulders.". His most lethal move is his euro step, which he uses to slither to the basket in traffic. You want to play hard for someone who died for you.. 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. One of them was a mobile gaming company that had a lot of success in Zynga. 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. A total of eight players with Nigerian heritage were picked during Wednesday night's NBA draft for the 2020-21 season. DeAaron Fox showed Russell Westbrook nothing but respect after defeating the Clippers on Friday. Almost instantly, he became a hit, making his mark as one of the league's premier players. for $3.6 million. Victor Oladipo grew up in the town of Upper Marlboro, Maryland. When people see us on the court, we want them to see Gods work. Hard work, the way you have to handle your business, always working hard, trusting family, just respect, core values and stuff like that.. The NBA is home to talent from all over the world. [37] When playing against the Los Angeles Lakers on November 23, 2013, Iguodala strained his left hamstring late in the third quarter. He was named Chicago Sun-Times Player of the Year as well as a second-team Parade All-American and Nike All-American. He rested on one end of every back-to-back the . Click to reveal 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. 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He began to step up his game as the season went on, leading Philadelphia to a playoff berth. Fulfilling, I dont even think that is the word for it. His next opportunity to return will be Sunday against the Lakers, although a timetable for his return isn't yet clear. From China to the United States and everywhere in between, basketball (and in turn the NBA) has grown immensely over the years. [13] However, on July 25, 2017, Iguodala re-signed with the Warriors[62] on a three-year, $48 million contract. Andre has left an indelible mark on the NBA, particularly his clutch performance in 2017 that helped the Warriors win the season. But that wasnt what kept him from saying yes to a unique opportunity. 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". Iguodala was born in Springfield, Illinois. Sadness. "To be honest, I didn't think I'd be in the position I'm in today. They even had training camp in Dallas, in the States. 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. From protecting his rim to cutting off a drive, he knows how to defend and score points. The 22-year-old was the last of the players of Nigerian heritage to be selected in the first round of the draft. Iguodala (hip) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Pelicans. Once he picks up momentum it is unstoppable to stop the Greek Freek. With a Game 7 victory, the Warriors moved on to the NBA Finals for the second straight year. I'm just excited to do whatever I can to help our team win.". It doesnt even do it justice. Complete listing of all NBA Players and team rosters. 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. 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, the Sixers lost in the first round to the Pistons in 6 games after leading the series 21. His arrival in Denver led to some league experts labeling Denver a contender. The inaugural edition of the event began in 2017 where Iguodala and teammate Stephen Curry played hosts. Iguodala was enticed by Arkansas's 13 system, which would have allowed Iguodala to run the point occasionally. We want to be a good representation of what we believe in. !@Giannis_An34 @Paschketball pic.twitter.com/kxLuUoXP0A. 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. There were like four or five companies total where we made some great success with the investments. 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). Last season, Iguodala played just 31 games during the regular season. 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. 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 showed his versatility during the season posting up a career-high in triple-doubles. In the game, he scored 10 points, caught 10 rebounds and dished out 10 assists. At Arizona, Iguodala planned to major in education. 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. They kept him on their 15-man opening day roster instead of buying out the 35-year-old veteran, who was earning $17 million in the last year of his contract. On August 10, 2021, Iguodala returned to the Golden State Warriors. 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 February 2019, Iguodala was elected first vice-president of the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA). Andre Iguodala, who was born on January 28, 1984, will be 38 years old in 2022. Giannis is a force of nature, an unstoppable force that mows down everything in its path. 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. The inaugural edition of the event began in 2017 where Iguodala and teammate Stephen Curry played hosts. 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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. Iguodala proved his versatility, as he was the only rookie and 76er to record a triple-double that season, doing it against the defending champion Detroit Pistons. Be the first one to comment on this story.