He has an older. pic.twitter.com/xBfn4VKGBm. Im glad he played well, but Im glad we got the win. We went to the Eastern Conference finals, last year we were out in the first round and this year were a .500 team. Since joining the Warriors in 2013, he has invested in over 40 companies through F9 Strategies, including GOAT, Zoom, HIMS, Lime, Thrive Global, AllBirds, Casper, STANCE, and Carta. Almost instantly, he became a hit, making his mark as one of the leagues premier players. Continuing, he said You see that it is not something that is trendy. 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. 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. On defense, Oladipo can guard all around his court. 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. [94] Iguodala has a daughter and a son. [26] He officially signed on August 17, 2008. The second edition saw other athletes from the NBA like Kevin Durant and Jaylen Brown make debuts. The most noteworthy performance of his career came last season when the Phoenix Suns reached the NBA finals, a first for Ayton. His father is Nigerian, while his mother is of African American origin. Andre Tyler Iguodala was born on the 28th of January 1984 to a Nigerian father and an African American mother in Illinois. Vincent, one of Miamis two-way players, played for the Nigerian National Team in the FIBA World Cup in 2019 with Josh Okogie and Al-Farouq Aminu. 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. 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. Perhaps Vincents connection with his fellow countrymen stemmed from the values he learned from his father, Franklyn. The Sixers eventually fell to the Magic in the playoffs, failing to reach the second round. [32][33] He officially joined the Warriors in a three-team sign-and-trade deal with the Nuggets and the Utah Jazz. 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. He is expected to promote the companys business development and technology in the U.S. Iguodala is not only excited that he is visiting Nigeria for the first time as an adult, he is happy to invest home. Thats something that theyve talked about, having a Team Nigeria in Miami, and I think its cool, Erik Spoelstra said. His partnership with entrepreneurs in San Francisco's Silicon Valley has led to an annual event tagged Players Technology Summit. [59] Following a 129115 victory in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals over the Spurs, the Warriors reached their third straight NBA Finals series while becoming the first team in league history to start the playoffs 120. Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a2b9bbd9d8d80d2 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. [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. During the playoffs, he boosted his averages to 9.8 points, 4.3 rebounds and 4.0 assists, while also starting a majority of the games. If you watch that game [vs Grizzlies] and you say hes a negative defender or a poor defender, Id like you to pee in a cup, OK?. Coach Mike Krzyzewski called Iguodala one of the team's best players, and compared his game to that of Scottie Pippen. ", Jazz general manager Justin Zanik said: "We felt at the end of the day that 'Dok was the best defensive player, best player available given his unique production, physical attributes and ability to affect both offensively and defensively on the court,". With Golden State down 21 in the series, Iguodala made his first start of the season, replacing center Andrew Bogut in Game 4. Copyright 2023 SLAM Media Inc. SLAM, SLAMTV, SLAM MEDIA and the SLAM logo are registered Of course, the Basketball Africa League, which was organized by the NBA and FIBA, should foster even more interest in the sport. In Game 7, Iguodala started in place of Harrison Barnes and again marked Kevin Durant. NBA.com is part of Warner Media, LLCs Turner Sports & Entertainment Digital Network. Nigeria, Olympics, USA Basketball, Uncategorized, Nigeria, Olympics, USA Basketball, Andre Iguodala, Philadelphia 76ers, Team USA, Top Rumors, Antony Ressler, Trade, Kyle Korver, Landry Fields, Trae Young, Atlanta Hawks, Antony Ressler, Free Agency, Quin Snyder, Trade, Uncategorized, Antony Ressler, Free Agency, Quin Snyder, Trade, Kyle Korver, Landry Fields, Trae Young, Atlanta Hawks, Michael Malone on Nikola Jokic: If you watch that game [vs Grizzlies] and you say hes a negative defender or a poor defender, Id like you to pee in a cup, OK? pic.twitter.com/MVUTnwDeju, Michael Malone, Ja Morant, Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets, Memphis Grizzlies, Jimmy Butler on Julius Randles winning three-pointer: He had been making those shots all game, man. 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. In his NBA finals run, Adebayo put up unbelievable numbers in the playoffs for a second-year-player. [27] The contract had $5 million in bonuses and a player option for the sixth year. 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. [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. The Sixers fired head coach Eddie Jordan and brought in Doug Collins. Iguodala was also a finalist for the Illinois Mr. Basketball award, which was awarded to Dee Brown. He showed his versatility during the season posting up a career-high in triple-doubles. 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. We want to be a good representation of what we believe in. Andre Iguodala is born of a Nigerian father and an African-American mother. American Basketball star. [19] A day later, he participated in the Slam Dunk Contest. Per the Philly Inquirer: Iguodalas father is Nigerian. In the playoffs, Iguodala had the assignment of guarding James and Dwyane Wade in the first round. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. Hard work, the way you have to handle your business, always working hard, trusting family, just respect, core values and stuff like that.. 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. It keeps me focused When people see us on the court, we want them to see God's work. But that wasnt what kept him from saying yes to a unique opportunity. On defense, Giannis swats the ball away with ease. [103] The second edition saw other athletes from the NBA like Kevin Durant and Jaylen Brown make debuts. I make sure I stay in chapel and have a good relationship with our chaplain. American Basketball star Andre Iguodala , a notable tech investor and board member of Jumia Group, recently visited Nigeria his country of descent to engage . Deandre Ayton averaged 15.8 points, 11.8 rebounds and registered a 65.8 field goal percentage. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Its just one of those random occurrences, but it shows you how much basketball has grown. The 76ers finished the season at 4042, winning 22 of their last 29 games and earning a playoff spot with a victory over the Atlanta Hawks on April 4. Do you believe significant roster changes might be necessary after this season? Victory. He was awarded the Finals MVP in 2015. Antony Ressler: If youre the final decision maker, which I am, you have to have complete accountability. [103], Together with partner Rudy Cline-Thomas, Iguodala has been able to invest in companies like Facebook, Twitter, and Tesla. 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. 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. 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. Youre just not prepared to say what that looks like right now? As part of the trade, he agreed to a two-year, $30 million extension with Miami, with the last year being a team option. Iguodala was picked up in the 2004 NBA drafts by the Philadelphia 76ers. 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. 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. Iguodala averaged 5.7 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.2 assists in the regular season. 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.. 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. [36] Iguodala finished with 14 points and 9 assists. On August 12, 2008, Iguodala reportedly agreed to a six-year, $80 million contract extension with the Sixers. 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. Read about our approach to external linking. Its also gotten more popular on the continent of Africa, which includes 54 sovereign countries, one of which has a deep connection to the HEAT. "I watched the NBA Finals, and thankful that they're welcoming me to Miami. Per Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated, Adebayo had actually planned on going to that camp last summer before COVID hit. He had narrowed down his list of desired schools to two: Kansas or Arkansas. 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 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. That should be everyone's goal, to win a championship that everyone wants to win," Okongwu insisted. Theyve been trying to get here for a long time now, Iguodala said. 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. Antony Ressler: Landry and Kyle are trying to create strongly what it means to be a Hawk. It didnt feel right to me. I dont open the door or close the door to any personnel. Ayton was born to a Nigerian father and a Jamaican and Bahamian mother. He has won three NBA championships with the Golden State Warriors and was named the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player (MVP) in 2015. In February 2019, Iguodala was elected first vice-president of the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA). It is something that you are invested in. The swingman was an NBA All-Star in 2012 and has been named to the NBA All-Defensive Team twice. Iguodala told . With Iguodala now averaging 40.3 minutes per game, he led the Sixers on a late-season run, finishing the rest of the season 2621 and almost clinching the 8th seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs, although their late run came more as a result of other teams "tanking" to secure a higher draft pick. After attending Lanphier High School in Springfield, Illinois, Iguodala enrolled at the University of Arizona. "My hope was to end up in a great organisation, and thank God my prayers got answered and I'm part of a great organisation," Achiuwa said. 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. Iguodala became a member of the Board of Directors for Jumia Technologies, NYSE: JMIA, after the e-commerce platform successfully listed its billion-dollar IPO in April 2019. They got one. pic.twitter.com/Z8dJNufBYr, Jimmy Butler, Julius Randle, Miami Heat, New York Knicks. If you are having difficulty accessing any content on this website, please visit our Accessibility page. With a Game 7 victory, the Warriors moved on to the NBA Finals for the second straight year. It was something that I was nervous about because my father wasnt in my life, so I didnt really have like an easy outlet to just figure out my heritage, Adebayo said. I had a similar role to affect the game defensively. Iguodala was born in Springfield, Illinois. In their conference finals match-up with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Iguodala helped the Warriors fight back from a 31 deficit in the series to win clinch a 43 victory. 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. This was also the fifth time in NBA history that an eighth seed defeated a first seed in the opening round of the playoffs. Iguodala had averaged 18.8 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game through 82 regular-season games. This list will consider the players' impact on the NBA league and their current form and past seasons. . Remember I wrote that it has an Igbo meaning but I'm not sure whether its an Igbo name. When you go out there, youre not just representing your country or the NBA, youre representing your beliefs. In the final round, he did a behind-the-back dunk and followed with a reverse. We did not. He began his career as the first overall NBA draft pick in 2018. [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. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. I make sure I stay in the chapel and have a good relationship with our chaplain. His next opportunity to return will be Sunday against the Lakers, although a timetable for his return isn't yet clear. Aside winning several laurels as an NBA star, Iguodala is also a tech-investor and a. 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. What building a culture really means, and make sure we have a roster that can accommodate those priorities. [85], Iguodala continued with the Miami Heat in a bench-role for the 202021 season. 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 went on to play for the Golden State Warriors and won three rings in 2015, 2017, and 2018. A four-time NBA Champion with the Golden State Warriors and one of the leaders of the . The Sixers, however, were a big disappointment, going only 2755 during the regular season and missing the playoffs after two straight playoff berths. [56] In February 2017, long-time agent Rob Pelinka was appointed as the new general manager for the Los Angeles Lakers; Iguodala chose to remain with the Landmark Sports Agency, and co-founder Brandon Rosenthal took over as Iguodala's agent. 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]. [16][17] He finished fourth in voting for NBA Rookie of the Year.[18]. [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. In acknowledgment of the players of Nigerian Origin's impact on the NBA, this list is a chronicle of the best such active players. The 76ers were eventually defeated in 5 games. He captured the Finals MVP after returning to the starting lineup in the middle of the championship series. Iguodala (hip) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Pelicans. 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 has also been named to the NBA All-Defensive Team twice. Iguodala was born in Springfield, Illinois to his father Leonard Shanklin, and his mother Linda Shanklin. His father is Nigerian, while his mother is African American. Even though I wasn't born in Nigeria, I still got Nigerian blood. Coming into the 201011 NBA season, the 76ers were expected to rebound from their poor season. You gotta tip your hat to that, to what they did to us in our home floor. The two have also invested in at least 25 different startups in the technology industry. Almost instantly, he became a hit, making his mark as one of the league's premier players. He returned to the Warriors in 2021 and won his fourth NBA championship the same season.
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