Of course, the Basketball Africa League, which was organized by the NBA and FIBA, should foster even more interest in the sport. Oladipo is a multi-dimensional player. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. It doesnt even do it justice. 8 years ago today. Miami Heat may well get a few more fans in Nigeria as Achiuwa will join four others at the team who have Nigerian heritage - Bam Adebayo, Andre Iguodala, Chikezie 'KZ' Okpala and Gabe Vincent. I make sure I stay in the chapel and have a good relationship with our chaplain. That should be everyone's goal, to win a championship that everyone wants to win," Okongwu insisted. It wasnt easy to make the team. #NBABDAY #ThatsGame pic.twitter.com/X4xCz3NFvr. Youre just not prepared to say what that looks like right now? When Iguodala was in the game, James made only 38.1% of his shots, compared to 44% without Iguodala. What development first really means. Iguodala was a member of the United States national team in the 2010 FIBA World Championship, winning the gold medal. The two have also invested in at least 25 different startups in the technology industry. 26 player in the nation in 2002. [13] However, on July 25, 2017, Iguodala re-signed with the Warriors[62] on a three-year, $48 million contract. [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. 200809 season: Leading the NBA in minutes, 200910 season: Reunion with Allen Iverson, 201011 season: All-Defensive Second Team, 201415 season: First NBA championship and Finals MVP, 201516 season: Sixth Man of the Year runner-up, 201819 season: Fifth NBA Finals appearance, 201920 season: Sixth NBA Finals appearance, 2010 FIBA World Championship Gold medal, List of National Basketball Association career games played leaders, List of National Basketball Association career steals leaders, List of National Basketball Association annual minutes leaders, "Andre Iguodala voted first VP of National Basketball Players Association", "Player Bio: Andre Iguodala University of Arizona Wildcats Official Athletic Site", "Looking into the life of the Sixers' Andre Iguodala", "Operating on the Hardwood- Andre Iguodala to Arkansas", "Inside the free-agency frenzy that almost cost the Warriors a Finals MVP", "Dick Vitale - Some declaring for draft are making a mistake", "Robinson wins dunkfest amid controversy", "Robinson rises above Slam-Dunk competition", "Emeka Okafor Named 2004-05 NBA got milk? Miami Heat may well get a few more fans in Nigeria as Achiuwa will join four others at the team who have Nigerian heritage - Bam Adebayo, Andre Iguodala, Chikezie 'KZ' Okpala and Gabe Vincent. His older brother, Frank, played for Lake Land College in Mattoon, Illinois, and Dayton. News: 20 hours agoIguodala (hip) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Pelicans. At the time of Webber's release, the Sixers were 926 (Iverson only played 15 games before he was traded). He is often called the Greek Freak, a name that perfectly suits his style. To be fair, some will read this and say the owner didnt close the door to trading Trae Young. 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. Iguodala played for Philadelphia until the summer of 2012 when he joined the Denver Nuggets in a four-team trade. Andre is a citizen of the USA. Performance & security by Cloudflare. He played like a man possessed while under the paint. But that wasnt what kept him from saying yes to a unique opportunity. He has won three NBA championships with the Golden State Warriors and was named the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player (MVP) in 2015. I didnt necessarily show well early on in the Training Camp process. Though he made the team after sinking a game-winning three against Poland in the 2019 Peak Tournament, it wasnt all smooth sailing. About Andre Iguodala. So I'm excited to learn from him. He began to step up his game as the season went on, leading Philadelphia to a playoff berth. 153.122.85.11 pic.twitter.com/xBfn4VKGBm. Iguodala developed into more of a primary player in the 200809 season, becoming more active as a facilitator on the offensive end of the floor. Jim, we did it baby! DeAaron Fox showed Russell Westbrook nothing but respect after defeating the Clippers on Friday. 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. In 2015 he received the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award. 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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. Bam Adebayo, simply put, has no regard for the basket. 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. [85], Iguodala continued with the Miami Heat in a bench-role for the 202021 season. 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. [104], On June 25, 2019, Iguodala released The Sixth Man: A Memoir. Iguodala had averaged 18.8 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game through 82 regular-season games. And then with other companies, I am doing very well. In Game 7, Iguodala started in place of Harrison Barnes and again marked Kevin Durant. 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. It was an amazing experience, man. 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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. "He is the most improved player in the country [in 2019-20]. 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. 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. "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.". The NBA is home to talent from all over the world. In his sophomore year, Arizona was defeated in the first round by Seton Hall. [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. Iguodala joined Jumia as an ambassador and a board member. Later that season, he was selected to his first All-Star Game as a reserve. [41] The Warriors advanced to the 2015 NBA Finals to face Cleveland, where he was the team's best defender against Cavaliers star James. Although the rookie had to adapt to a new culture when he moved from Port Harcourt to the United States in the eighth grade, he knows his upbringing played a vital role in who hes become. trademarks of Slam Media Inc. All rights reserved. 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. But I think once guys get in, what they are realizing is this is not a quick space. The Sixers, however, were a big disappointment, going only 2755 during the regular season and missing the playoffs after two straight playoff berths. A four-time NBA Champion with the Golden State Warriors and one of the leaders of the . Victor began his NBA career in 2013 as a second overall draft pick by the Orlando Magic. So he was invited to try out for and in this case, try out for means make the Nigerian Olympic squad. That was just an E-Trade investment. He drives to the ring with great speed and regularly dunks without holding back. Full Name. 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. We did not. Two of them, Precious Achiuwa, picked by the Miami Heat, and Udoka Azubuike, picked by Utah Jazz. [11] However, after their coach, Nolan Richardson, was fired that year (2002), Iguodala decided to attend Arizona instead. He can pivot and spin around defenders for easy floaters or reach out for in-traffic dunks. He has said, "Faith is something I heavily lean on to give me that balance. 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. Precious Achiuwa, who is one of two players born and raised in Nigeria, was the 20th overall pick and was picked by Miami Heat. Iguodala averaged a career-high 19.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game through the 82 games. Andre Iguodala found himself in recent months in discussions with his few N.B.A. 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. Desmond Bane started playing baseball before he switched to basketball and was the 30th overall pick, drafted by the Boston Celtics, with reports that he will be traded to the Memphis Grizzlies. In 2002, he played in the Jordan Brand Classic in Washington, D.C. In 201415, he became a reserve for the first time in his career, but played a major bench role. However, he also had his career-best season in assists with 6.3 apg and helped the Sixers make the playoffs with the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference. We went to the Dominican Republic, played there. Obinna Ukwuani: The Nigerian MIT graduate who turned down 6-figure paycheck in US and returned to Africa. The 76ers played much better basketball under Tony DiLeo. His stellar performance, however, wasn't enough and the Phoenix Suns lost to a stronger Milwaukee Bucks but not due to a lack of effort. Per the Philly Inquirer: Iguodalas father is Nigerian. He returned to the Warriors in 2021 and won his fourth NBA championship the same season. 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). BBC Sport Africa has been finding out about all eight of the players set to be the stars of the future. As the owner, what is your level of accountability? His arrival in Denver led to some league experts labeling Denver a contender. His return fill's the team's 14th . His mother is African American, while his father is Nigerian. Thats something that theyve talked about, having a Team Nigeria in Miami, and I think its cool, Erik Spoelstra said. It keeps me focused When people see us on the court, we want them to see God's work. 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. Antony Ressler: Absolutely not. [37] When playing against the Los Angeles Lakers on November 23, 2013, Iguodala strained his left hamstring late in the third quarter. It was a grind, to be honest. [19] A day later, he participated in the Slam Dunk Contest. 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. I never gave it any serious thought. [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. He was a member of the United States national team at the 2010 FIBA World Championship and 2012 Summer Olympics, winning the gold medal both times. Sadness. Almost instantly, he became a hit, making his mark as one of the league's premier players. Secret trap doors? [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 visited the Arkansas campus and was impressed by their large gymnasium and the number of fans at a practice while he visited with his mother and father. Please logout and login again. 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 . Andre Iguodala, an 18-year veteran of the NBA, has made his mark as one of the league's premier players. 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! "A defensive specialist, that's mostly what I did at Kansas. You want to play hard for someone who died for you". He is very close to his parents and his parents also supported him in every phase of his life. Thats tough, but we didnt deserve to win. The second edition saw other athletes from the NBA like Kevin Durant and Jaylen Brown make debuts. It didnt feel right to me. Iguodala played AAU basketball under Larry Butler and the Illinois Warriors, the team that has featured other professional players such as Dwyane Wade, Quentin Richardson, and Jon Scheyer. He also made the All-Pac-10 First Team and was named Honorable Mention All-America by The Associated Press. [40] On March 18, 2015, he scored a then season-high 21 points on 9-of-12 shooting in a 11495 win over the Atlanta Hawks. [53] The Warriors would again play the Cleveland Cavaliers for the championship. Founded in Lagos,Nigeria in 2013, Jumia is the African version of Amazon. Iguodala has played in six NBA finals, out of which five were with the Golden State Warriors and one with the Miami Heat. Im glad he played well, but Im glad we got the win. 9 jersey. Andre Iguodala is signing with the Golden State Warriors, according to Jonathan Abrams of the New York Times on Friday. [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. 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. [103], Together with partner Rudy Cline-Thomas, Iguodala has been able to invest in companies like Facebook, Twitter, and Tesla. [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. His high-flying leap and freakishly strong frame put him at second number on this list. [15] Iguodala was thrust into the starting lineup immediately during his rookie season and was the only 76er to play and start all 82 regular-season games plus 5 playoff games, becoming a favorite target of Allen Iverson in the process, often connecting on highlight-reel dunks on passes or alley-oops from Iverson. Ive never been there. 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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. Whether it works out or not, its a learning experience. Thats where I grew up. [71] The Warriors returned to the NBA Finals for the fifth straight season, but lost in six games to the Toronto Raptors. The inaugural edition of the event began in 2017 where Iguodala and teammate Stephen Curry played hosts. Denver Nuggets snapped up 19-year-old Zeke Nnaji as the 22nd overall pick. The National Basketball Association (NBA) superstar Andre Iguodala has joined Jumia's board of directors. Even though I wasn't born in Nigeria, I still got Nigerian blood. [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]. Latest on Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page.
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