Every NBA Draft night, draft prospects, domestic and international, are picked by the NBA teams. Leonard Shanklin is a celebrity parent who happens to be the father of popular NBA star, Andre Iguodala. [34] On November 14, Iguodala made the game-winning, buzzer-beating shot in the Warriors' 116115 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. ", "Iguodala sheds light on decision to return to Warriors: 'He started crying', "Basketball Olympian says faith keeps him balanced", "Hooked: Golden State Warriors Star Andre Iguodala Has Become A Golf Fanatic - Golf Digest", "Andre Iguodala puts golf passion to work at PGA Championship", "Wale and Andre Iguodala go Head to Head at NBA2K10 Launch Party", "NBA All-Star Andre Iguodala Named Twice Menswear Style Director", "Silicon Valley Warrior: Andre Iguodala blazing the trail for the NBA in Players Tech Summit | BWB", "Andre Iguodala On Upping His Game From The Basketball Court To The Boardroom", "Andre Iguodala On 'The Sixth Man,' Retirement And The Pressures Faced By The Modern Athlete", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Andre_Iguodala&oldid=1142643864, American sportspeople of Nigerian descent, Arizona Wildcats men's basketball players, Basketball players at the 2012 Summer Olympics, National Basketball Association All-Stars, Olympic gold medalists for the United States in basketball, Parade High School All-Americans (boys' basketball), United States men's national basketball team players, 21st-century African-American sportspeople, Short description is different from Wikidata, All Wikipedia articles written in American English, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Career statistics and player information from, This page was last edited on 3 March 2023, at 16:01. That's tough, but we didn't deserve to win. That season, he averaged 23.5 points, 7.8 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game. 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?. 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. I feel quick. A four-time NBA Champion with the Golden State Warriors and one of the leaders of the . He was named Chicago Sun-Times Player of the Year as well as a second-team Parade All-American and Nike All-American. 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. Though he made the team after sinking a game-winning three against Poland in the 2019 Peak Tournament, it wasnt all smooth sailing.
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Andre Iguodala - Wikipedia "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. Antony Ressler: There should be clarity. Ive never really had a chance to experience their culture, only from the outside looking in because of my father.'. Its interesting.
Andre Iguodala | Basketball Wiki | Fandom [98], Alongside teammate Stephen Curry, Iguodala is known to be an avid golfer.
2001 Playoff Absolute Memorabilia #175 Andre Carter Premier Materials Please logout and login again. 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.
Top 5 active NBA players with Nigerian origins - Sportskeeda This is the first time Nigeria qualified for the Olympics, but with Iguodala aboard, who knows if the team would have made it sooner? 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. 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! 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 . He still calls this house home now. In his rookie year, Ayton posted noteworthy numbers by averaging 16.3 points and 10.3 rebounds. So I'm excited to learn from him. Andre Iguodala. In his best NBA regular-season performance, Oladipo averaged 19.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 4.8 assists. The inaugural edition of the event began in 2017 where Iguodala and teammate Stephen Curry played hosts. [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. The meaning in Igbo is something like " (Igu) Weed/wheat/hay, (o) referring to a person in the like of he/she, (dala) fell/fall". You want to play hard for someone who died for you". [5], As a sophomore in 200304, Iguodala was named team MVP after leading his team in rebounds, assists and steals. Per the Philly Inquirer: "Iguodala's father is. Iguodala told . During the season, Iguodala was hampered by an Achilles injury, leading to career lows in games played and started, field-goal percentage, free-throw percentage, and steals per game as the 76ers finished with a 4141 record. Speaking about the visit, he said: Because of my Nigerian heritage, Jumias use of technology to deliver innovative online services to consumers and improve the quality of everyday life in Africa is very important to me. Were a lot further than we were three, four years ago. [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. He has since performed phenomenally for his team. That was the first time that two players born in Nigeria have been picked in the first round of the same draft. ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. During the 2017 championship run, he further established his legacy as one of the NBAs premier players. Of course I take responsibility. Everything you need to know about the Warriors' championship rings, Warriors vet Iguodala returning for 19th season, They said it! There were like four or five companies total where we made some great success with the investments. 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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. Name. [104], On June 25, 2019, Iguodala released The Sixth Man: A Memoir. "It's also just a blessing. 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. So it's just having that on my shoulders.". Read about our approach to external linking. His high-flying leap and freakishly strong frame put him at second number on this list.
He has appeared in three playoffs and two NBA All Stars games proving his potential. Iguodala was picked up in the 2004 NBA drafts by the Philadelphia 76ers. Iguodala was born in Springfield, Illinois to his father Leonard Shanklin, and his mother Linda Shanklin. He is the son of Linda Shanklin. They didnt know I invested. 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. In his freshman year, the Wildcats were defeated in the Elite Eight by Kansas. Im glad he played well, but Im glad we got the win. After attending Lanphier High School in Springfield, Illinois, Iguodala enrolled at the University of Arizona. He played like a man possessed while under the paint. It was an amazing experience, man. His mother is African American, while his father is Nigerian. Join us in wishing @DeandreAyton of the @Suns a HAPPY 23rd BIRTHDAY! "It feels great to be the first Nigerian in this draft to be drafted," he said after being picked. Aside winning several laurels as an NBA star, Iguodala is also a tech-investor and a. [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. And once guys realize that, they really get into something that is really healthy for you.. Iggy is currently playing for Miami Heat. When Iguodala was in the game, James made only 38.1% of his shots, compared to 44% without Iguodala. And then as I continued to play better, as we went to Nigeria, we were able to interact with our people and be back home as we would call it, and it was just an eye-opening experience, Vincent said. I didnt necessarily show well early on in the Training Camp process. The organization has hosted basketball camps and the annual "Thanksgiving with Dre", which has distributed food baskets to families in need. This was also the fifth time in NBA history that an eighth seed defeated a first seed in the opening round of the playoffs. Veteran Turns Wisdom Into Wins, On and Off the Court", "Andre Iguodala joins elite company with sixth straight trip to NBA Finals", "Heat decline Iguodala option, pick up Dragic's", "Warriors Sign 2015 NBA Finals MVP Andre Iguodala", "Warriors' Andre Iguodala: Available versus OKC", "Warriors' Andre Iguodala: Available out of nowhere", "Golden State Warriors veteran forward Andre Iguodala returning for 19th NBA season", "Andre Iguodala will make season debut vs. Magic; Andrew Wiggins to return to lineup on minutes restriction", "USA Basketball finalizes 2012 London Olympics 12-man roster", "Andre Iguodala -- In Court for Baby Mama Showdown Where's My Money Going? It keeps me focused When people see us on the court, we want them to see God's work. And then with other companies, I am doing very well. It was a grind, to be honest. Precious Achiuwa, who is one of two players born and raised in Nigeria, was the 20th overall pick and was picked by Miami Heat. 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. In the FIBA World Championships Iguodala displayed his athleticism with an array of fastbreak dunks. For his defensive contributions to the Warriors, Iguodala was named to the 2014 All-NBA Defensive first team. [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. 153.122.85.11 "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.". 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. [24] Iguodala averaged 12.3 points and 5.9 rebounds on the season. [97], The Sporting News named Iguodala one of "the good guys of 2006" for establishing the Andre Iguodala Disaster Relief Fund that raised money for tornado victims in his hometown of Springfield, Illinois. At Arizona he joined future NBA players Channing Frye, Luke Walton, Mustafa Shakur, Salim Stoudamire and Hassan Adams. On defense, Oladipo can guard all around his court. Thats where I grew up.
2004 Skybox Autographics #76 /750 - ANDRE IGUODALA - PSA 9 - Rookie It was always my dream to play for the USA team, Iguodala said. Passion for tech investment Speaking about his passion for investment in tech companies, Iguodala said: I started with an E-Trade account.