That was the first time that two players born in Nigeria have been picked in the first round of the same draft. Remember I wrote that it has an Igbo meaning but I'm not sure whether its an Igbo name. 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. He can pivot and spin around defenders for easy floaters or reach out for in-traffic dunks. Iguodala is a huge figure who wields influence in both on and off the court of Basketball. [92] He helped Team USA win the gold medal against Spain in a 107100 victory. The NBA is home to talent from all over the world. With the second overall pick in the draft, the Sixers made a big splash by drafting Evan Turner. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. [19] A day later, he participated in the Slam Dunk Contest. Please logout and login again. With a Game 7 victory, the Warriors moved on to the NBA Finals for the second straight year. Iguodala told . Coming in as the 27th overall pick was Udoka Azubuike who will be playing for the Utah Jazz. Thats where I grew up. As part of the trade, he agreed to a two-year, $30 million extension with Miami, with the last year being a team option. He played like a man possessed while under the paint. His father is Nigerian, while his mother is African American. On February 17, 2006, at the Rookie Challenge, Iguodala won MVP honors for his 30-point performance in the Sophomores win. Iggy is currently playing for Miami Heat. Ayton was born to a Nigerian father and a Jamaican and Bahamian mother. During the 2017 championship run, he further established his legacy as one of the NBAs premier players. [25] He went on to finish the season with averages of 18.2 points, along with 5.7 rebounds and 5.7 assists. Andre Tyler Iguodala (born January 28, 1984) is an American professional basketball swingman for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association (NBA). In Game 7, Iguodala started in place of Harrison Barnes and again marked Kevin Durant. He attacks it as if wanting to tear it apart from the very board. I never gave it any serious thought. 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. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 2001 Playoff Absolute Memorabilia #175 Andre Carter Premier Materials /850 RC at the best online prices at eBay! 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. A total of eight players with Nigerian heritage were picked during Wednesday night's NBA draft for the 2020-21 season. This was also the fifth time in NBA history that an eighth seed defeated a first seed in the opening round of the playoffs. Youre just not prepared to say what that looks like right now? [11] However, after their coach, Nolan Richardson, was fired that year (2002), Iguodala decided to attend Arizona instead. Secret trap doors? So it's just having that on my shoulders.". Early into the season, Philadelphia was struggling, which led to the departure of head coach Maurice Cheeks. Coming into the 201011 NBA season, the 76ers were expected to rebound from their poor season. Houses Andre Iguodala bought a mansion in Lafayette, California. [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. He is often called the Greek Freak, a name that perfectly suits his style. That team, which includes Penn grad Koko Archibong,. Complete listing of all NBA Players and team rosters. He practices Christianity as his religion. He reminds me a lot of Kevin Garnett with his package - his athleticism, his skill set," Underwood said. [71] The Warriors returned to the NBA Finals for the fifth straight season, but lost in six games to the Toronto Raptors. His next opportunity to return will be Sunday against the Lakers, although a timetable for his return isn't yet clear. They didnt know I invested. [83] The Heat reached the 2020 NBA Finals, where they lost 42 to the Los Angeles Lakers,[84] and Iguodala became the tenth player in NBA history to make it to six straight Finals. Andre has left an indelible mark on the NBA, particularly his clutch performance in 2017 that helped the Warriors win the season. Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a2b9bbd9d8d80d2 [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. Everything you need to know about the Warriors' championship rings, Warriors vet Iguodala returning for 19th season, They said it! "You know, I feel like I bring a mature approach. Your money starts growing. My body feels explosive. Iguodala is a strong Christian, credited to a famous quote, that: Faith is something I heavily lean on to give me that balance. Continuing, he said You see that it is not something that is trendy. [95][96], Iguodala is a Christian. 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. BBC Sport Africa has been finding out about all eight of the players set to be the stars of the future. 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. American Basketball star Andre Iguodala , a notable tech investor and board member of Jumia Group, recently visited Nigeria his country of descent to engage . The Warriors' small lineup, which came to be known as the Death Lineup, helped turn the series around. During the 2011 NBA lockout, Iguodala had a week-long internship with Merrill Lynch.[28]. In the playoffs the 76ers were set to face the third seed Orlando Magic. 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. That was just an E-Trade investment. His mother is African American, while his father is Nigerian. The next Basketball Without Borders trip that is in Nigeria, I want to be a part of that one.. He had previously served as vice-president of the NBPA executive committee starting in 2013. His partnership with entrepreneurs in San Franciscos Silicon Valley has led to an annual event tagged Players Technology Summit. Im proud of where Im from. The annual draft sees NBA teams choose from the world's best young talent. News: 20 hours agoIguodala (hip) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Pelicans. He was acquired by Golden State in 2013. Other players involved in the deal included All-Stars Andrew Bynum and Dwight Howard. Andre Iguodala is born of a Nigerian father and an African-American mother. "It feels great to be the first Nigerian in this draft to be drafted," he said after being picked. Unfortunately, Iguodala went on to miss twelve consecutive games. He is very close to his parents and his parents also supported him in every phase of his life. He supported Devin Booker and Chris Paul as they fought their way through the ranks. It doesnt even do it justice. In his NBA finals run, Adebayo put up unbelievable numbers in the playoffs for a second-year-player. 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. For his defensive contributions to the Warriors, Iguodala was named to the 2014 All-NBA Defensive first team. ", "Analysis: Memphis Grizzlies betting on quality return for Andre Iguodala", "The opportunity cost of trading Andre Iguodala mapping out a decision timeline", "Grizzlies' Ja Morant fires back as Steph Curry defends Andre Iguodala", "Heat Acquire Andre Iguodala, Jae Crowder & Solomon Hill", "An N.B.A. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. NBA.com is part of Warner Media, LLCs Turner Sports & Entertainment Digital Network. In the second round, Iguodala helped the Warriors defeat the Portland Trail Blazers in five games to qualify for the Western Conference Finals. [58] The Warriors finished the season as the first seed in the West with a 6715 record. Fulfilling, I dont even think that is the word for it. 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. 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.. Antony Ressler: If youre the final decision maker, which I am, you have to have complete accountability. Africa largest e-commerce platform welcomes Golden State super star Andre Iguodala as a board member. He was born to Nigerian parents who are pentecostal ministers in Minnesota, with his father Francis a former table tennis player for Nigeria. I make sure I stay in the chapel and have a good relationship with our chaplain. His father was Nigeria's head coach at the World Cup (now the country's assistant coach) and the duo became the first Nigerian son and father to be part of a Nigerian national team side at the same time. 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. 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He scored 17.8 points, 10.3 rebounds, and 4.4 assists. 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. [60] The Warriors would again matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals where Iguodala was a key bench player during the 2017 NBA Finals, often guarding James and scored 20 points in Game 5,[61] helping the Warriors win the championship by defeating the Cavaliers in five games. Ive never really had a chance to experience their culture, only from the outside looking in because of my father.'. I'm just excited to do whatever I can to help our team win.". [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. [13] On March 6, 2017, he set a new season high with 24 points in a 119111 win over the Atlanta Hawks. The 76ers were eventually defeated in 5 games. Previously with the 3-time NBA Champions Golden State Warriors, Iguodala was drafted into the NBA in 2004. On his 28th birthday, Iguodala recorded a 10-point, 10-rebound, 10-assist triple-double effort in a win over the Pistons. I didn't think I'd be able to play at a level like Louisville," he said before the draft. He helped the Philadelphia 76ers clinch the final seed in the playoffs. A four-time NBA Champion with the Golden State Warriors and one of the leaders of the . Andre Iguodala, who was born on January 28, 1984, will be 38 years old in 2022. Iguodala was picked up in the 2004 NBA drafts by the Philadelphia 76ers. He is an American professional basketball . Jim, we did it baby! [65][66] The Warriors went on to win their third championship in four years with a sweep of the Cavaliers. 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. 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. 9 jersey. [103] The second edition saw other athletes from the NBA like Kevin Durant and Jaylen Brown make debuts. Despite the Warriors going up 31 in the series following a Game 4 win, they went on to lose the series in seven games to become the first team in NBA history to lose the championship series after being up 31. Per Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated, Adebayo had actually planned on going to that camp last summer before COVID hit. The 6' 11" center plays in the NBA for the Phoenix Suns. Almost instantly, he became a hit, making his mark as one of the league's premier players. 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. In his sophomore year, Arizona was defeated in the first round by Seton Hall. [76], The Grizzlies, who were rebuilding, reached an agreement before training camp to allow Iguodala to stay away from the team and train on his own. He has also been named to the NBA All-Defensive Team twice. When people see us on the court, we want them to see Gods work. The two have also invested in at least 25 different startups in the technology industry. He was named to the Pac-10 All-Freshmen team for 200203. [41] The Warriors advanced to the 2015 NBA Finals to face Cleveland, where he was the team's best defender against Cavaliers star James. "To be honest, I didn't think I'd be in the position I'm in today. In acknowledgment of the players of Nigerian Origin's impact on the NBA, this list is a chronicle of the best such active players. In a 114110 series-ending loss in Game 6, Iguodala had 22 points for his best scoring output of the postseason. [103], Together with partner Rudy Cline-Thomas, Iguodala has been able to invest in companies like Facebook, Twitter, and Tesla. Nerlens Noel is signing a deal with the Brooklyn Nets, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 6 small forward and the No. 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. Once he picks up momentum it is unstoppable to stop the Greek Freek. Obinna Ukwuani: The Nigerian MIT graduate who turned down 6-figure paycheck in US and returned to Africa. [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. [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. During his career at Arizona, the Wildcats made it to the NCAA Tournament both seasons. The National Basketball Association (NBA) superstar Andre Iguodala has joined Jumia's board of directors. [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. 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). 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. 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.. [103], Iguodala is a Venture Partner in the Catalyst Fund, which invests in underrepresented founders and entrepreneurs of tech companies. He captured the Finals MVP after returning to the starting lineup in the middle of the championship series. 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! Performance & security by Cloudflare. Coach Mike Krzyzewski called Iguodala one of the team's best players, and compared his game to that of Scottie Pippen. 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. The 6ft 7 small forward was chosen as the 45th overall pick (or the 15th in the second round) by the Milwaukee Bucks. Every NBA Draft night, draft prospects, domestic and international, are picked by the NBA teams. The regular season, which has been reduced by 10 matches to 72 due to Covid-19, is due to tip-off on the 22 December. [80][81][82], On February 6, 2020, Iguodala was traded to the Miami Heat in a three-team trade along with Jae Crowder and Solomon Hill with Memphis and Minnesota. Oladipo is a multi-dimensional player. In addition to his numerous basketball achievements, he has found success in the business world with entrepreneurial ventures in technology and e-commerce. Aside winning several laurels as an NBA star, Iguodala is also a tech-investor and a. [34] On November 14, Iguodala made the game-winning, buzzer-beating shot in the Warriors' 116115 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. HoopsHype: Michael Malone on Nikola Jokic: HoopsHype: Jimmy Butler on Julius Randles winning three-pointer: Mark Haynes: DeAaron Fox showed Russell Westbrook nothing but respect after defeating the Clippers on Friday. A lot of companies were in this area. Though he made the team after sinking a game-winning three against Poland in the 2019 Peak Tournament, it wasnt all smooth sailing. [3], Iguodala was born in Springfield, Illinois. American Basketball star. 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. We tend to hop on what is trending at the moment. Iguodala was enticed by Arkansas's 13 system, which would have allowed Iguodala to run the point occasionally. It is something that you are invested in. Iguodala was born in Springfield, Illinois to his father Leonard Shanklin, and his mother Linda Shanklin. Iguodala is a huge figure who wields influence in both on and off the court of Basketball. 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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. [35] Getting the inbound pass from Klay Thompson, Iguodala turned and made the fade-away jump shot over the Thunder's Thabo Sefolosha. The Sixers hired coach Eddie Jordan to take over for Tony DiLeo. [30] Iguodala returned on opening night of 201213 to play his former team. He protects the paint regularly, implements chase-down blocks, and can even snatch offensive and defensive rebounds. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. [79][80] Memphis was hoping for a quality trade with a playoff contender in exchange for Iguodala and his championship experience. In the FIBA World Championships Iguodala displayed his athleticism with an array of fastbreak dunks. [5] He later established the Andre Iguodala Youth Foundation, whose stated mission is to use sports as a means to help youths. [38] The win extended the Warriors' season-high winning streak to 8 games. On January 3, 2014, Iguodala hit a game-winning, 3-point buzzer-beater in the Warriors' 101100 win over the Atlanta Hawks. 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. Iguodala was born in Springfield, Illinois. Its no secret that basketball is a global sport. He has since performed phenomenally for his team. Thats something that theyve talked about, having a Team Nigeria in Miami, and I think its cool, Erik Spoelstra said. Andre Tyler Iguodala (born January 28, 1984) is an American professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association (NBA). As the owner, what is your level of accountability? Andre Iguodala is currently a player for the Miami Heat. 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 finished the season averaging 17.1 ppg, 6.5 rpg, 5.8 apg, and 1.7 spg. It wasnt easy to make the team. 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. His mother is African American, while his father is Nigerian. [55] On January 16, 2017, he came off the bench to make all five of his field goal attempts for a season-high 14 points in a 12691 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. Previously with the 3-time NBA Champions Golden State Warriors, Iguodala was drafted into the NBA in 2004. 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. On September 23, 2022, Iguodala re-signed with the Warriors on a one-year, fully guaranteed, 2.9 million dollar contract (the veteran's minimum) and announced his decision to retire after the season. [44][45] He was also the first MVP to not have started every game in the Finals. 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 can knock down mid-range jumpers, floaters and fadeaways to score in contests making him a lethal scorer. [49] An ankle injury suffered in early March forced Iguodala to miss 13 straight games. So I'm excited to learn from him. At Arizona he joined future NBA players Channing Frye, Luke Walton, Mustafa Shakur, Salim Stoudamire and Hassan Adams. With Golden State down 21 in the series, Iguodala made his first start of the season, replacing center Andrew Bogut in Game 4. 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The 19-year-old, who is 6ft 6, was born in Atlanta, Georgia to Nigerian parents and the small forward was part of the USA's winning team at the 2018 Under-17 Basketball World Cup in Argentina. 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! Antony Ressler: There should be clarity. 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. He rested on one end of every back-to-back the . In his freshman year, the Wildcats were defeated in the Elite Eight by Kansas. Iguodala got off to a slow start to the season, even to a point where he was leading the league in turnovers. This is the first time Nigeria qualified for the Olympics, but with Iguodala aboard, who knows if the team would have made it sooner? "I've been working a lot during these quarantine times, and I feel like I've made a lot of improvements," Nnaji explained. 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 began to step up his game as the season went on, leading Philadelphia to a playoff berth. Were not there yet in terms of decision-making. Andre Iguodala played college basketball with the Arizona Wildcats. Free shipping for many products! 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. Isaac Okoro was fifth overall pick and has been chosen by Cleveland Cavaliers. Per the Philly Inquirer: Iguodalas father is Nigerian. 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