Andre is a citizen of the USA. After being founded in February of 2019, the league just tipped off its inaugural season on May 16 of this year. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 2004 Skybox Autographics #76 /750 - ANDRE IGUODALA - PSA 9 - Rookie Year at the best online prices at eBay! 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. 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 . The swingman was an NBA All-Star in 2012 and has been named to the NBA All-Defensive Team twice. National Basketball Association, NBA star, Andre Tyler Iguodala is on his way to Africa. He was named NBA All-Star in 2012. So I'm excited to learn from him. 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. 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. At Arizona he joined future NBA players Channing Frye, Luke Walton, Mustafa Shakur, Salim Stoudamire and Hassan Adams. Victory. Andre Iguodala played college basketball with the Arizona Wildcats. American Basketball star Andre Iguodala , a notable tech investor and board member of Jumia Group, recently visited Nigeria his country of descent to engage . After posting career totals of 594 points (9.6 ppg), 409 rebounds (6.6 rpg) and 95 steals (1.53 spg) in 62 games (34 starts) he left to enter the NBA 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. That team, which includes Penn grad Koko Archibong,. [53] The Warriors would again play the Cleveland Cavaliers for the championship. 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. The 76ers were eventually defeated in 5 games. Antony Ressler: We just elevated Landry, elevated Kyle and we brought in a world-class coach (Quin Snyder). 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. After attending Lanphier High School in Springfield, Illinois, Iguodala enrolled at the University of Arizona. 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. His efforts were rewarded when he was named to the All-Rookie First Team and started on the rookie team during the Rookie Challenge portion of All-Star Weekend. Sadness. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. 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In the second round, Iguodala helped the Warriors defeat the Portland Trail Blazers in five games to qualify for the Western Conference Finals. Iguodalas father is Nigerian. It was a grind, to be honest. He has said, "Faith is something I heavily lean on to give me that balance. During his visit scheduled for next week, Iguodala will be interacting with tech entrepreneurs in the country at an event themed: Moving from zero to growth. 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. On defense, Oladipo can guard all around his court. 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). You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. He has since performed phenomenally for his team. And then with other companies, I am doing very well. 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]. Perhaps Vincents connection with his fellow countrymen stemmed from the values he learned from his father, Franklyn. Passion for tech investment Speaking about his passion for investment in tech companies, Iguodala said: I started with an E-Trade account. However, on December 17, 2013, Iguodala returned to action in a game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Learn how your money works in different investment gigs. He also made the All-Pac-10 First Team and was named Honorable Mention All-America by The Associated Press. And I wouldnt trade anything for my culture and me being from Nigeria.. There have been a few things that Ive invested in that are no longer operating, but Ive learned so much through them. Is every player on the table when it comes to potential change, including Trae Young? We did not. Aside winning several laurels as an NBA star, Iguodala is also a tech-investor and a leading advocate for athletes in the NBA to invest in the technology industry. This led to the firing of Nuggets coach George Karl, who just won the NBA Coach of the Year Award. As the owner, what is your level of accountability? ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. He is often called the Greek Freak, a name that perfectly suits his style. "I've added 20 pounds of muscle. 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. Iguodala averaged a career-high 19.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game through the 82 games. [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. I make sure I stay in the chapel and have a good relationship with our chaplain. During his career at Arizona, the Wildcats made it to the NCAA Tournament both seasons. Unfortunately, Iguodala went on to miss twelve consecutive games. The two have also invested in at least 25 different startups in the technology industry. In the final round, he did a behind-the-back dunk and followed with a reverse. To be fair, some will read this and say the owner didnt close the door to trading Trae Young. For his defensive efforts throughout the season, Iguodala was named to the NBA All-Defensive Team Second Team, though his coaches and teammates lobbied for him to make the First Team. The most noteworthy performance of his career came last season when the Phoenix Suns reached the NBA finals, a first for Ayton. It wasnt easy to make the team. [13] However, on July 25, 2017, Iguodala re-signed with the Warriors[62] on a three-year, $48 million contract. Im thrilled to be a part of this unique enterprise that is shaping the future of digital Africa., His affirmation was also rechoed by Jumia co-founder Sacha Poignonne who said: Having Andre join our board sends the world the message that Africa has successful companies and great entrepreneurs, and that athletes can play a key role in contributing to their success.. A 6' 4" shooting guard, he is agile and athletic with exceptional explosive strength. Im glad he played well, but Im glad we got the win. In Game 7, Iguodala started in place of Harrison Barnes and again marked Kevin Durant. Andre Iguodala, whose father is Nigerian, turned down Team Nigeria when they repeatedly tried to recruit him for their Olympic squad. [103], Together with partner Rudy Cline-Thomas, Iguodala has been able to invest in companies like Facebook, Twitter, and Tesla. [37] When playing against the Los Angeles Lakers on November 23, 2013, Iguodala strained his left hamstring late in the third quarter. [65][66] The Warriors went on to win their third championship in four years with a sweep of the Cavaliers. After the 202021 season, the Heat did not exercise their $15 million option of Iguodala's contract for the 202122 season, making him a free agent.[86]. Victor Oladipo grew up in the town of Upper Marlboro, Maryland. 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. 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. Iguodala hasn't suited up since mid-January and will miss yet another game Friday. Iguodala has played in six NBA finals, out of which five were with the Golden State Warriors and one with the Miami Heat. Theres a lot of talent in Africa, Achiuwa said. His father is Nigerian, while his mother is African American. He drives to the ring with great speed and regularly dunks without holding back. Antony Ressler: Absolutely not. In the FIBA World Championships Iguodala displayed his athleticism with an array of fastbreak dunks. DeAaron Fox showed Russell Westbrook nothing but respect after defeating the Clippers on Friday. Iguodala was born in Springfield, Illinois. [4] His mother is African American, while his father is Nigerian. Andre Iguodala is signing with the Golden State Warriors, according to Jonathan Abrams of the New York Times on Friday. In 2002, he played in the Jordan Brand Classic in Washington, D.C. The 21-year-old, 6ft 10 centre looks set to end up at the LA Clippers after he was originally picked by the Minnesota Timberwolves, who immediately traded him the New York Knicks before being moved on again. "A defensive specialist, that's mostly what I did at Kansas. His scoring average was the lowest of all the 24 All-Stars, but he was rewarded for being the best player on the 76ers, who were leading the Atlantic Division. Precious Achiuwa is the third Nigerian-born player to be drafted in the first round since 2000, while soon after Udoka Azubuike was the 4th. 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. His mother is African American, while his father is Nigerian. Copyright 2023 SLAM Media Inc. SLAM, SLAMTV, SLAM MEDIA and the SLAM logo are registered As part of the trade, he agreed to a two-year, $30 million extension with Miami, with the last year being a team option. [5], As a sophomore in 200304, Iguodala was named team MVP after leading his team in rebounds, assists and steals. If you are having difficulty accessing any content on this website, please visit our Accessibility page. 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 swingman was an NBA All-Star in 2012 and has been named to the NBA All-Defensive Team twice. Early into the season, Philadelphia was struggling, which led to the departure of head coach Maurice Cheeks. 153.122.85.11 He returned to the Warriors in 2021 and won his fourth NBA championship the same season. NBA.com is part of Warner Media, LLCs Turner Sports & Entertainment Digital Network. Iguodala is a huge figure who wields influence in both on and off the court of Basketball. I'm just excited to do whatever I can to help our team win.". His arrival in Denver led to some league experts labeling Denver a contender. Iguodala was born in Springfield, Illinois. [36] Iguodala finished with 14 points and 9 assists. 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. 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. I didn't think I'd be able to play at a level like Louisville," he said before the draft. [13] On March 6, 2017, he set a new season high with 24 points in a 119111 win over the Atlanta Hawks. 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 . 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A reminder: The Heat has until 5 p.m. tomorrow to decide on the team options in the contracts of Goran Dragic ($19.4 million) and Andre Iguodala ($15 million). Telling the story of African immigrants living in the Americas, Nigerian 'unicorn' Interswitch sells stake to Visa, Nigerian-born Akim Aliu lands book deal on how he confronted racism in hockey. Jumia made the announcement stating that the 35-year old Andre will be "charged with promoting business development and technology in Africa.". 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. Though he made the team after sinking a game-winning three against Poland in the 2019 Peak Tournament, it wasnt all smooth sailing. Remember I wrote that it has an Igbo meaning but I'm not sure whether its an Igbo name. 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. [92] He helped Team USA win the gold medal against Spain in a 107100 victory. They got one. pic.twitter.com/Z8dJNufBYr, Jimmy Butler, Julius Randle, Miami Heat, New York Knicks. Iguodala scored a season-high 22 points on 8-of-15 shooting, which included four 3-pointers. In his sophomore year, Arizona was defeated in the first round by Seton Hall. 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. I bring a mature, consistent approach, both on and off the floor, and I think that'll be beneficial early on," he said about the prospect of playing in the NBA. Andre Tyler Iguodala was born on the 28th of January 1984 to a Nigerian father and an African American mother in Illinois Andre Tyler Iguodala was born on the 28th of January 1984 to a. Deandre Ayton averaged 15.8 points, 11.8 rebounds and registered a 65.8 field goal percentage. Andre Iguodala, an 18-year veteran of the NBA, has made his mark as one of the league's premier players. Your money starts growing. [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. 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.. You get to experience different cultures. [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. Iguodala got off to a slow start to the season, even to a point where he was leading the league in turnovers.