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. Iguodala was named the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) First Vice President earlier this year. 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 is born of a Nigerian father and an African-American mother. Your IP: It was a grind, to be honest. The inaugural edition of the event began in 2017 where Iguodala and teammate Stephen Curry played hosts. He had narrowed down his list of desired schools to two: Kansas or Arkansas. Between Jan. 18 and March 31 of last year, Iguodala played in just two games. Jim, we did it baby! In his rookie year, he teamed up with Allen Iverson and would regularly display his leap to convert Iverson Alley Oops into monsterous dunks. [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. 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. His most lethal move is his euro step, which he uses to slither to the basket in traffic. 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. I think I can add a lot to the table, like add a lot of aggression and grittiness.". Iguodalas father is Nigerian. Giannis posted his best playoff numbers in his 2021 NBA Championship bid, averaging an incredible 30.2 points, 12.8 rebounds and 5.1 assists. "To be honest, I didn't think I'd be in the position I'm in today. The NBA is home to talent from all over the world. 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. Previously with the 3-time NBA Champions Golden State Warriors, Iguodala was drafted into the NBA in 2004. 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 . And I wouldnt trade anything for my culture and me being from Nigeria.. ", "Anger. When people see us on the court, we want them to see Gods work. "A defensive specialist, that's mostly what I did at Kansas. Iguodala was born in Springfield, Illinois on January 28, 1984. I've really improved my jump shot and shooting the three-pointer well. Join us in wishing @DeandreAyton of the @Suns a HAPPY 23rd BIRTHDAY! So he was invited to try out for - and in this case, "try out for" means "make" - the Nigerian Olympic squad. Iguodala has played in six NBA finals, out of which five were with the Golden State Warriors and one with the Miami Heat. I make sure I stay in chapel and have a good relationship with our chaplain. [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. [50] The Warriors finished the regular season as the first seed in the Western Conference with a 739 record, the best overall record in NBA history, surpassing the 199596 Chicago Bulls' mark of 7210, while Iguodala finished as runner-up for the 201516 NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award. 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). Iguodala had a poor playoffs series, averaging 13 points per game. Ive never really had a chance to experience their culture, only from the outside looking in because of my father.'. !@Giannis_An34 @Paschketball pic.twitter.com/kxLuUoXP0A. 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. 153.122.85.11 He is very close to his parents and his parents also supported him in every phase of his life. 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. 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. Finals", "Warriors first to 5 Finals in row since 1966 Celtics", "Raptors capture first NBA title, beat Warriors in Game 6", "After the Injuries, What's Next for the Warriors? 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. He has said, "Faith is something I heavily lean on to give me that balance. The 76ers were eventually defeated in 5 games. They didnt know I invested. In the playoffs, Iguodala had the assignment of guarding James and Dwyane Wade in the first round. But I think once guys get in, what they are realizing is this is not a quick space. 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. 9 jersey. trademarks of Slam Media Inc. All rights reserved. Considered a four-star recruit by Scout.com, Iguodala was listed as the No. 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. I feel quick. [102], Iguodala is a tech investor and a leading advocate for athletes in the NBA to invest in the technology industry. Is every player on the table when it comes to potential change, including Trae Young? That was just an E-Trade investment. 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. 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. In the FIBA World Championships Iguodala displayed his athleticism with an array of fastbreak dunks. He went on to play for the Golden State Warriors and won. 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. [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. My mom always tells me to keep that Nigerian pride. Iguodala got off to a slow start to the season, even to a point where he was leading the league in turnovers. He replaced LeBron James in that role. I had a similar role to affect the game defensively. He has won three NBA championships with the Golden State Warriors and was named the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player (MVP) in 2015. I never gave it any serious thought. The 22-year-old was the last of the players of Nigerian heritage to be selected in the first round of the draft. This was also the fifth time in NBA history that an eighth seed defeated a first seed in the opening round of the playoffs. 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. Andre Iguodala Parents and Family Andre was born on 28 January 1984 in Springfield, Illinois, United States to parents Leonard Shanklin and Linda Shanklin. Antony Ressler: There should be clarity. 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. 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. Almost instantly, he became a hit, making his mark as one of the leagues premier players. Performance & security by Cloudflare. The 6ft 6 shooting guard was raised in Indiana with a southern-Nigerian father and American mother. Copyright 2023 SLAM Media Inc. SLAM, SLAMTV, SLAM MEDIA and the SLAM logo are registered There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. Basketballers from every corner of the planet dream of playing in the league one day. Later that season, he was selected to his first All-Star Game as a reserve. He was awarded the Finals MVP in 2015. That team, which includes Penn grad Koko Archibong, will compete in these Games with nine American-born players on its roster. 'They have no choice now': LeBron James, seldom labeled a pure scorer, eyes the NBA points summit, Warriors' Iguodala set for season debut vs. Magic, The questions that will determine the Warriors' repeat title run, 16 carats?! 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. Coach Mike Krzyzewski called Iguodala one of the team's best players, and compared his game to that of Scottie Pippen. His mother is African American, while his father is Nigerian. The swingman was an NBA All-Star in 2012 and has been named to the NBA All-Defensive Team twice. On defense, Oladipo can guard all around his court. 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. He attacks it as if wanting to tear it apart from the very board. Thats something that theyve talked about, having a Team Nigeria in Miami, and I think its cool, Erik Spoelstra said. 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. 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! [4] His mother is African American, while his father is Nigerian. He finished the season averaging 17.1 ppg, 6.5 rpg, 5.8 apg, and 1.7 spg. In his NBA finals run, Adebayo put up unbelievable numbers in the playoffs for a second-year-player. In Game 6 of the series, Iguodala's defense on Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook was key to the Warriors forcing Game 7. Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a2b9bbd9d8d80d2 [101], In March 2015, Twice, an online secondhand apparel outlet, named Iguodala its Menswear Style Director. Read about our approach to external linking. [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. Iguodala is a Nigerian name borne by people of Edo in South . His father is Nigerian, while his mother is African American. Of course I take responsibility. He reminds me a lot of Kevin Garnett with his package - his athleticism, his skill set," Underwood said. Jumia made the announcement stating that the 35-year old Andre will be "charged with promoting business development and technology in Africa.". Andre Tyler Iguodala (born January 28, 1984) is an American professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association (NBA). [64] Iguodala played in Game 3 of the 2018 NBA Finals after missing the final four games of the Western Conference Finals and the first two games of the NBA Finals with a left lateral leg contusion. [35] Getting the inbound pass from Klay Thompson, Iguodala turned and made the fade-away jump shot over the Thunder's Thabo Sefolosha. You want to play hard for someone who died for you.. My body feels explosive. In the second round, Iguodala helped the Warriors defeat the Portland Trail Blazers in five games to qualify for the Western Conference Finals. A lot of companies were in this area. Iggy is currently playing for Miami Heat. [58] The Warriors finished the season as the first seed in the West with a 6715 record. Full Name. He helped the Philadelphia 76ers clinch the final seed in the playoffs. Iguodala was born in Springfield, Illinois to his father Leonard Shanklin, and his mother Linda Shanklin. It keeps me focused. [32][33] He officially joined the Warriors in a three-team sign-and-trade deal with the Nuggets and the Utah Jazz. 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. The Warriors' small lineup, which came to be known as the Death Lineup, helped turn the series around. 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]. [94] Iguodala has a daughter and a son. The Sixers fired head coach Eddie Jordan and brought in Doug Collins. His next opportunity to return will be Sunday against the Lakers, although a timetable for his return isn't yet clear. Born to Nigerian immigrants, Giannis is from Greece. There have been a few things that Ive invested in that are no longer operating, but Ive learned so much through them. 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. On January 3, 2014, Iguodala hit a game-winning, 3-point buzzer-beater in the Warriors' 101100 win over the Atlanta Hawks. In the game, he scored 10 points, caught 10 rebounds and dished out 10 assists. Iguodala averaged 5.7 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.2 assists in the regular season. The National Basketball Association (NBA) superstar Andre Iguodala has joined Jumia's board of directors. That team, which includes Penn grad Koko Archibong,. Iguodala is a huge figure who wields influence in both on and off the court of Basketball. 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Ive never been there. I dont open the door or close the door to any personnel. [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. 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. [3], Iguodala was born in Springfield, Illinois. He was raised in Springfield, Illinois, a city in the United States. During the 2011 NBA lockout, Iguodala had a week-long internship with Merrill Lynch.[28]. 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. Once he picks up momentum it is unstoppable to stop the Greek Freek. 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. Passion for tech investment Speaking about his passion for investment in tech companies, Iguodala said: I started with an E-Trade account. That's tough, but we didn't deserve to win. ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. [12][13], Iguodala was selected 9th overall in the 2004 NBA draft by the Philadelphia 76ers. We did not. That was the first time that two players born in Nigeria have been picked in the first round of the same draft. 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. For his defensive contributions to the Warriors, Iguodala was named to the 2014 All-NBA Defensive first team. Getty Images. 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. He was one of four players to average at least 18 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists, with the others being LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, and Tracy McGrady. His return fill's the team's 14th . In the playoffs the 76ers were set to face the third seed Orlando Magic. Theres a lot of talent in Africa, Achiuwa said. Precious Achiuwa, who is one of two players born and raised in Nigeria, was the 20th overall pick and was picked by Miami Heat. 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. 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. In addition to his numerous basketball achievements, he has found success in the business world with entrepreneurial ventures in technology and e-commerce. 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. 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. Founded in Lagos,Nigeria in 2013, Jumia is the African version of Amazon. He scored 17.8 points, 10.3 rebounds, and 4.4 assists. He has the ability to drive to the basket and finish with aggressive dunks or crafty layups. Iguodala was second behind James for most triple-doubles during the 201011 season. "He is the most improved player in the country [in 2019-20]. 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. During his career at Arizona, the Wildcats made it to the NCAA Tournament both seasons. Iguodala (hip) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Pelicans. 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Ricky Rubio Feels Back to Normal After Comeback Game, Stephen Curry on His Return to Play and Regaining His Rhythm, REPORT: Miami Interested in Buying Out Jae Crowder, Drexel Guard Keishana Washington is One of the Coldest Scorers in the CountryAnd Shes Just Getting Started, How the NBA G League is at the Forefront of Basketball Innovation, from Player Development to Testing New Rules, Frank Jackson on His NBA Journey, Proving Himself and Getting to Play for the City He Calls Home, Stephen Curry Believes Andre Iguodala is Absolutely An Hall of Famer, Andre Iguodala Confirms Hell Return to the Warriors for His 19th Season, Warriors Owner Joe Lacob Fined $500,000 For Calling the Luxury Tax Unfair. 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. [34] On November 14, Iguodala made the game-winning, buzzer-beating shot in the Warriors' 116115 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. In 2015 he received the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award. [103], Together with partner Rudy Cline-Thomas, Iguodala has been able to invest in companies like Facebook, Twitter, and Tesla.
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