Ayton was born to a Nigerian father and a Jamaican and Bahamian mother. I dont open the door or close the door to any personnel. Latest on Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN 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.. [36] Iguodala finished with 14 points and 9 assists. He has the ability to drive to the basket and finish with aggressive dunks or crafty layups. 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. He was named Chicago Sun-Times Player of the Year as well as a second-team Parade All-American and Nike All-American. 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). In a 114110 series-ending loss in Game 6, Iguodala had 22 points for his best scoring output of the postseason. The 6ft 11 center was born to a Nigerian father and American mother and played college basketball for the Arizona Wildcats. Is Iguodala An Edo Last Name? - Politics - Nigeria - Nairaland He helped the Philadelphia 76ers clinch the final seed in the playoffs. 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. He went on to play for the Golden State Warriors and won. They didnt know I invested. In the FIBA World Championships Iguodala displayed his athleticism with an array of fastbreak dunks. [102], Iguodala is a tech investor and a leading advocate for athletes in the NBA to invest in the technology industry. 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I made some investment in startups with my E-Trade account. This is the first time Nigeria qualified for the Olympics, but with Iguodala aboard, who knows if the team would have made it sooner? Victory. [94] Iguodala has a daughter and a son. He reminds me a lot of Kevin Garnett with his package - his athleticism, his skill set," Underwood said. Remember I wrote that it has an Igbo meaning but I'm not sure whether its an Igbo name. Youre just not prepared to say what that looks like right now? In his NBA finals run, Adebayo put up unbelievable numbers in the playoffs for a second-year-player. 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. His father is Nigerian, while his mother is of African American origin. Unfortunately, Iguodala went on to miss twelve consecutive games. His arrival in Denver led to some league experts labeling Denver a contender. About Andre Iguodala. 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. He can pivot and spin around defenders for easy floaters or reach out for in-traffic dunks. Its just one of those random occurrences, but it shows you how much basketball has grown. He was raised in Springfield, Illinois, a city in the United States. It was an amazing experience, man. Constantly contesting with the help of his exceptional strength and size. What development first really means. 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.. [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. "I feel great. 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. 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]. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Giannis is a force of nature, an unstoppable force that mows down everything in its path. HEAT Proud Of Their Connection To Nigeria | NBA.com On January 3, 2014, Iguodala hit a game-winning, 3-point buzzer-beater in the Warriors' 101100 win over the Atlanta Hawks. "It's also just a blessing. 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. His partnership with entrepreneurs in San Franciscos Silicon Valley has led to an annual event tagged Players Technology Summit. Perhaps Vincents connection with his fellow countrymen stemmed from the values he learned from his father, Franklyn. The 22-year-old was the last of the players of Nigerian heritage to be selected in the first round of the draft. [19] A day later, he participated in the Slam Dunk Contest. His return fill's the team's 14th . Hard work, the way you have to handle your business, always working hard, trusting family, just respect, core values and stuff like that.. American Basketball star Andre Iguodala , a notable tech investor and board member of Jumia Group, recently visited Nigeria his country of descent to engage . He was named to the Pac-10 All-Freshmen team for 200203. They got one. pic.twitter.com/Z8dJNufBYr, Jimmy Butler, Julius Randle, Miami Heat, New York Knicks. We went to the Eastern Conference finals, last year we were out in the first round and this year were a .500 team. [104], On June 25, 2019, Iguodala released The Sixth Man: A Memoir. [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. He was acquired by Golden State in 2013. My mom always tells me to keep that Nigerian pride. NBA Star, Andre Iguodala Believes In Nigeria's E-Commerce Growth The 76ers played much better basketball under Tony DiLeo. [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. [29] At the end of the 201112 NBA season, Iguodala averaged 12.4 ppg, 6.1 rpg, 5.5 apg, 1.7 spg in 35.6 mpg. 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). Who is Andre Iguodala? Family, Partner, Biography Andre Iguodala is currently a player for the Miami Heat. Golden State Warriors' Andre Iguodala joins Nigeria's Jumia Board of [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. 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. It keeps me focused. His first dunk was a simple windmill, but then for his second dunk he received a pass from Allen Iverson off the back side of the backboard, then leapt under the board and put in the reverse on the other side and was awarded a perfect score of 50 points. At the time of Webber's release, the Sixers were 926 (Iverson only played 15 games before he was traded). Andre Iguodala | Basketball Wiki | Fandom His most lethal move is his euro step, which he uses to slither to the basket in traffic. That was just an E-Trade investment. Andre Iguodala Was Invited to Try Out for Team Nigeria | SLAM for $3.6 million. The swingman was an NBA All-Star in 2012 and has been named to the NBA All-Defensive Team twice. 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. 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. Philadelphia also traded veteran big man Samuel Dalembert to the Sacramento Kings for a younger center Spencer Hawes; the 76ers also acquired Andrs Nocioni in the deal. Andre Iguodala found himself in recent months in discussions with his few N.B.A. Though he made the team after sinking a game-winning three against Poland in the 2019 Peak Tournament, it wasnt all smooth sailing. National Basketball Association, NBA star, Andre Tyler Iguodala is on his way to Africa. 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 Nigeria originally. Iguodala was also a finalist for the Illinois Mr. Basketball award, which was awarded to Dee Brown. You get to experience different cultures. From protecting his rim to cutting off a drive, he knows how to defend and score points. peers remaining, the ones who sculpted paralleling journeys, from being teenagers to experiencing parenthood, from . The objective of the event is to help startups understand what they need to do to attract investment. [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. The inaugural edition of the event began in 2017 where Iguodala and teammate Stephen Curry played hosts. Andre Iguodala father: Who is Leonard Shanklin? Bio, age, nationality 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 Tyler Iguodala (born January 28, 1984) is an American professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association (NBA). With Golden State down 21 in the series, Iguodala made his first start of the season, replacing center Andrew Bogut in Game 4. In July 2013, Iguodala declined a five-year deal with Denver and agreed to a four-year for a reported $48 million with the Golden State Warriors. 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". NBA free agency 2021: Andre Iguodala says he's returning to Golden Everything you need to know about the Warriors' championship rings, Warriors vet Iguodala returning for 19th season, They said it! He was born to Nigerian parents who are pentecostal ministers in Minnesota, with his father Francis a former table tennis player for Nigeria. 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. Its interesting. [71] The Warriors returned to the NBA Finals for the fifth straight season, but lost in six games to the Toronto Raptors. Thats where I grew up. Last updated on 19 November 202019 November 2020.From the section Sport Africa. 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. 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. The Sixers eventually fell to the Magic in the playoffs, failing to reach the second round. [72] However, Thompson left the game after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his left knee,[73] and Durant was already sidelined after rupturing his right Achilles tendon in Game 5. However, on December 17, 2013, Iguodala returned to action in a game against the New Orleans Pelicans. 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. The organization has hosted basketball camps and the annual "Thanksgiving with Dre", which has distributed food baskets to families in need. I didnt necessarily show well early on in the Training Camp process. Were not there yet in terms of decision-making. In 2002, he played in the Jordan Brand Classic in Washington, D.C. 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. I've come a long way since high school. Your money starts growing. [27] The contract had $5 million in bonuses and a player option for the sixth year. Join us in wishing @DeandreAyton of the @Suns a HAPPY 23rd BIRTHDAY! You gotta tip your hat to that, to what they did to us in our home floor. From China to the United States and everywhere in between, basketball (and in turn the NBA) has grown immensely over the years. For other guys like Vincent and Achiuwa, it was a bit different. 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. Daniel Oturu was the third choice in the second round of the draft which made him the 33rd pick overall. [49] An ankle injury suffered in early March forced Iguodala to miss 13 straight games. BBC Sport Africa has been finding out about all eight of the players set to be the stars of the future. His high-flying leap and freakishly strong frame put him at second number on this list. [98], Alongside teammate Stephen Curry, Iguodala is known to be an avid golfer. He put up 11 points in an 8475 loss, and received a mixed response from the crowd. 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. He had narrowed down his list of desired schools to two: Kansas or Arkansas. [48] The Warriors' NBA-record start ended after 24 wins when they lost to the Milwaukee Bucks 10895 on December 12. 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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. Im proud of where Im from. Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a2b9bbd9d8d80d2 Andre Iguodala - Sportskeeda Philadelphia was set to face the No. Nigerian NBA Superstar, Andre Iguodala Joins Jumia's Board of Directors They were eventually eliminated by the Boston Celtics in a thrilling seven games in the Conference Semifinals. His father is Nigerian, while his mother is African American. Iguodala's father is Nigerian. So he was invi | HoopsHype Andre Iguodala Plans to End His Career With Golden State 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. andre-iguodala News Latest On Andre Iguodala The Guardian Nigeria 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. "To be honest, I didn't think I'd be in the position I'm in today. That team, which includes Penn grad Koko Archibong,. Houses Andre Iguodala bought a mansion in Lafayette, California. It doesnt even do it justice. : 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. 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. On February 17, 2006, at the Rookie Challenge, Iguodala won MVP honors for his 30-point performance in the Sophomores win. [38] The win extended the Warriors' season-high winning streak to 8 games. 2004 Skybox Autographics #76 /750 - ANDRE IGUODALA - PSA 9 - Rookie Andre Iguodala 2023: Wife, net worth, tattoos, smoking & body facts Last season, Iguodala played just 31 games during the regular season. 8 years ago today. Coming in as the 27th overall pick was Udoka Azubuike who will be playing for the Utah Jazz. Iguodala was born in Springfield, Illinois. News: 20 hours agoIguodala (hip) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Pelicans. Iguodala was second behind James for most triple-doubles during the 201011 season. A four-time NBA Champion with the Golden State Warriors and one of the leaders of the . He had been making those shots all game, man. Andre Iguodala: American-based Nigerian NBA star - Vanguard News Mr. Iguodala has played in six NBA finals, out of which five were with the Golden State Warriors and one with the Miami Heat. 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. And we felt like we fell short without getting a medal. 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. He is a Nigerian who migrated to the capital of the United Stage, Springfield, Illinois. [74][75], On July 7, 2019, Golden State traded Iguodala along with a protected first-round draft pick to the Memphis Grizzlies for Julian Washburn. In the playoffs the 76ers were set to face the third seed Orlando Magic. In acknowledgment of the players of Nigerian Origin's impact on the NBA, this list is a chronicle of the best such active players. Denver Nuggets snapped up 19-year-old Zeke Nnaji as the 22nd overall pick. So he was invited to try out for and in this case, try out for means make the Nigerian Olympic squad. He was awarded the Finals MVP in 2015. Jordan is also Nigeria's highest scorer in a single match after registering 36 points in a 2019 World Cup qualifier in Lagos. Aug 6, 2021 at 11:20 am ET 1 min read. 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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. Born to Nigerian immigrants, Giannis is from Greece. Andre Iguodala Parents and Family Andre was born on 28 January 1984 in Springfield, Illinois, United States to parents Leonard Shanklin and Linda Shanklin. Of course, the Basketball Africa League, which was organized by the NBA and FIBA, should foster even more interest in the sport. It keeps me focused When people see us on the court, we want them to see God's work. [25] He went on to finish the season with averages of 18.2 points, along with 5.7 rebounds and 5.7 assists. The next Basketball Without Borders trip that is in Nigeria, I want to be a part of that one.. Deandre Ayton averaged 15.8 points, 11.8 rebounds and registered a 65.8 field goal percentage. Golden State Warriors veteran forward Andre Iguodala returning for 19th Almost instantly, he became a hit, making his mark as one of the leagues premier players. Its no secret that basketball is a global sport. Andre Tyler Iguodala was born on the 28th of January 1984 to a Nigerian father and an African American mother in Illinois. Iguodala is a huge figure who wields influence in both on and off the court of Basketball. [101], In March 2015, Twice, an online secondhand apparel outlet, named Iguodala its Menswear Style Director. [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. "You know, I feel like I bring a mature approach. Ive never really had a chance to experience their culture, only from the outside looking in because of my father.'. 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].

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