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. Andre Iguodala: American-based Nigerian NBA star - Vanguard News Obinna Ukwuani: The Nigerian MIT graduate who turned down 6-figure paycheck in US and returned to Africa. National Basketball Association, NBA star, Andre Tyler Iguodala is on his way to Africa. BBC Sport Africa has been finding out about all eight of the players set to be the stars of the future. 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To be fair, some will read this and say the owner didnt close the door to trading Trae Young. Whether it works out or not, its a learning experience. At Lanphier he did well academically and athletically; he won All-Conference academic honors, was on the National Honor Roll, was a State Journal-Register Student-Athlete of the Week several times,[7] and gained three letters in track for the high jump. Per the Philly Inquirer: Iguodalas father is Nigerian. Deandre Ayton averaged 15.8 points, 11.8 rebounds and registered a 65.8 field goal percentage. Iguodala told . : 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. He played a leading role in each of Golden States championship seasons. 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. He has since performed phenomenally for his team. 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. 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". Later that season, he was selected to his first All-Star Game as a reserve. "It's also just a blessing. In his rookie year, Ayton posted noteworthy numbers by averaging 16.3 points and 10.3 rebounds. 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 leagues premier players. After attending Lanphier High School in Springfield, Illinois, Iguodala enrolled at the University of Arizona. He helped the Philadelphia 76ers clinch the final seed in the playoffs. Please logout and login again. Eight of the draft picks are players with Nigerian heritage. [71] The Warriors returned to the NBA Finals for the fifth straight season, but lost in six games to the Toronto Raptors. It doesnt even do it justice. 9 jersey. Andre Iguodala - Co-Founder, General Partner - LinkedIn Iguodala was born in Springfield, Illinois on January 28, 1984. It wasnt easy to make the team. When people see us on the court, we want them to see Gods work. NBA Players & Team Rosters | NBA.com News: 20 hours agoIguodala (hip) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Pelicans. Remember I wrote that it has an Igbo meaning but I'm not sure whether its an Igbo name. [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. Free shipping for many products! The NBA is home to talent from all over the world. For his defensive contributions to the Warriors, Iguodala was named to the 2014 All-NBA Defensive first 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. We did not. [102], Iguodala is a tech investor and a leading advocate for athletes in the NBA to invest in the technology industry. [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. The Sixers hired coach Eddie Jordan to take over for Tony DiLeo. [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. With a Game 7 victory, the Warriors moved on to the NBA Finals for the second straight year. Aside winning several laurels as an NBA star, Iguodala is also a tech-investor and a. Andre Iguodala is currently a player for the Miami Heat. Landry has referenced the need for accountability. Antony Ressler: Absolutely not. 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. [93], In August 2015, Iguodala married his childhood sweetheart, Christina Gutierrez, at One&Only Palmilla in Los Cabos, Mexico. Is every player on the table when it comes to potential change, including Trae Young? ", "Anger. On August 10, 2021, Iguodala returned to the Golden State Warriors. Copyright 2023 SLAM Media Inc. SLAM, SLAMTV, SLAM MEDIA and the SLAM logo are registered His date of birth is however unknown but he is believed to be in his early 60s considering the age of his son younger Andre (age 38 years). In his best NBA regular-season performance, Oladipo averaged 19.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 4.8 assists. Born to Nigerian immigrants, Giannis is from Greece. Oladipo is a multi-dimensional player. I think I can add a lot to the table, like add a lot of aggression and grittiness.". "I've been working a lot during these quarantine times, and I feel like I've made a lot of improvements," Nnaji explained. That should be everyone's goal, to win a championship that everyone wants to win," Okongwu insisted. [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. 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. Jim, we did it baby! So I'm excited to learn from him. One of them was a mobile gaming company that had a lot of success in Zynga. At Arizona, Iguodala planned to major in education. 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. "I've added 20 pounds of muscle. On February 17, 2006, at the Rookie Challenge, Iguodala won MVP honors for his 30-point performance in the Sophomores win. The award however was given to Nate Robinson,[20] in a controversial decision,[21][22][23] as Robinson had missed 14 straight dunk attempts before hitting his final one. 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. trademarks of Slam Media Inc. All rights reserved. Andre Iguodala Stats, News, Bio | ESPN 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. As guys like Achiuwa, Vincent and Adebayo continue to make a name for themselves, basketball will just continue to get more and more popular in Africa. 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. He was named to the Pac-10 All-Freshmen team for 200203. 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). From there, you start doing your homework. 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. Perhaps Vincents connection with his fellow countrymen stemmed from the values he learned from his father, Franklyn. The Sixers fired head coach Eddie Jordan and brought in Doug Collins. [34] On November 14, Iguodala made the game-winning, buzzer-beating shot in the Warriors' 116115 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. [65][66] The Warriors went on to win their third championship in four years with a sweep of the Cavaliers. If you are having difficulty accessing any content on this website, please visit our Accessibility page. Victor Oladipo grew up in the town of Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Iguodala's father is Nigerian. 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". Jordan is also Nigeria's highest scorer in a single match after registering 36 points in a 2019 World Cup qualifier in Lagos. Denver Nuggets snapped up 19-year-old Zeke Nnaji as the 22nd overall pick. Per the Philly Inquirer: "Iguodala's father is. 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. [101], In March 2015, Twice, an online secondhand apparel outlet, named Iguodala its Menswear Style Director. He attacks it as if wanting to tear it apart from the very board. 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. Iguodala was second behind James for most triple-doubles during the 201011 season. Is Iguodala An Edo Last Name? - Politics - Nigeria - Nairaland A lot of companies were in this area. 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. pic.twitter.com/zOuopMbpCb, Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) March 4, 2023, Agents, Free Agency, George Langberg, Top Rumors, Top Rumors, Agents, Free Agency, George Langberg, Nerlens Noel, Brooklyn Nets, Detroit Pistons. In 2015 he received the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award. With Golden State down 21 in the series, Iguodala made his first start of the season, replacing center Andrew Bogut in Game 4. 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?. They even had training camp in Dallas, in the States. "He is the most improved player in the country [in 2019-20]. I didnt necessarily show well early on in the Training Camp process. His Lanphier jersey is now retired. Who is Andre Iguodala? Family, Partner, Biography [87] He missed 31 games from January to April with back soreness. Victor began his NBA career in 2013 as a second overall draft pick by the Orlando Magic. He went on to play for the Golden State Warriors and won. This is the first time Nigeria qualified for the Olympics, but with Iguodala aboard, who knows if the team would have made it sooner? Getty Images. NBA Star, Andre Iguodala Believes In Nigeria's E-Commerce Growth In 2002, he played in the Jordan Brand Classic in Washington, D.C. Isaac Okoro was fifth overall pick and has been chosen by Cleveland Cavaliers. The 6ft 6 shooting guard was raised in Indiana with a southern-Nigerian father and American mother. He was named Chicago Sun-Times Player of the Year as well as a second-team Parade All-American and Nike All-American. Ive never been there. When Iguodala was in the game, James made only 38.1% of his shots, compared to 44% without Iguodala. Andre Iguodala News | Photos | Quotes | Video | Wiki - UPI.com Between Jan. 18 and March 31 of last year, Iguodala played in just two games. 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. 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. View player profile, bio, stats, news and video highlights. 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. [103], Iguodala is a Venture Partner in the Catalyst Fund, which invests in underrepresented founders and entrepreneurs of tech companies. [35] Getting the inbound pass from Klay Thompson, Iguodala turned and made the fade-away jump shot over the Thunder's Thabo Sefolosha. [90] After missing the first 39 games due to a hip injury, he made his season debut on January 8, 2023, in a 115101 loss to the Orlando Magic.[91]. He is an American professional basketball . He had been making those shots all game, man. ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. And at around the age of 16, Adebayo felt compelled to delve more into his Nigerian roots. 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. Its interesting. The inaugural edition of the event began in 2017 where Iguodala and teammate Stephen Curry played hosts. Learn how your money works in different investment gigs. Its no secret that basketball is a global sport. Iguodala is a strong Christian, credited to a famous quote, that: Faith is something I heavily lean on to give me that balance. In the final round, he did a behind-the-back dunk and followed with a reverse. 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. Iguodala averaged 5.7 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.2 assists in the regular season. The 6ft 11 center was born to a Nigerian father and American mother and played college basketball for the Arizona Wildcats. [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. 2 seed Detroit. Andre Iguodala Was Invited to Try Out for Team Nigeria | SLAM The objective of the event is to help startups understand what they need to do to attract investment. [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. In the playoffs the 76ers were set to face the third seed Orlando Magic. Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a2b9bbd9d8d80d2 He had previously served as vice-president of the NBPA executive committee starting in 2013. 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 feel Im accountable for this business, on and off the court. Latest on Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN In acknowledgment of the players of Nigerian Origin's impact on the NBA, this list is a chronicle of the best such active players. My body feels explosive. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. His return fill's the team's 14th . This was also the fifth time in NBA history that an eighth seed defeated a first seed in the opening round of the playoffs. He is very close to his parents and his parents also supported him in every phase of his life. Andre Iguodala to remain away from team as Memphis Grizzlies look for trade The Memphis Grizzlies and veteran forward Andre Iguodala have reached an agreement to let him stay away from the. [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. Andre Iguodala is born of a Nigerian father and an African-American mother. Free shipping for many products! Andre Iguodala, an 18-year veteran of the NBA, has made his mark as one of the league's premier players. Nerlens Noel is signing a deal with the Brooklyn Nets, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. [4] His mother is African American, while his father is Nigerian. His defensive prowess lies in his ability to gather balls off the rim and offensively, he can put the same balls back in for quick buckets. 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. His decision to remain away from the team drew backlash from teammates, notably Dillon Brooks and Ja Morant, who criticized his refusal to play as disrespectful. His next opportunity to return will be Sunday against the Lakers, although a timetable for his return isn't yet clear. Iguodala was also a finalist for the Illinois Mr. Basketball award, which was awarded to Dee Brown. Antony Ressler: If youre the final decision maker, which I am, you have to have complete accountability. I dont open the door or close the door to any personnel. 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Andre Iguodala, whose father is Nigerian, turned down Team Nigeria when they repeatedly tried to recruit him for their Olympic squad. 6 small forward and the No. 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. Antony Ressler: We just elevated Landry, elevated Kyle and we brought in a world-class coach (Quin Snyder).

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