Top Five Things You Did Not Know About Four-Time NBA Champion Andre Iguodala
In the 2004 NBA draft as the ninth overall pick in the first round, the Philadelphia 76ers picked Andre Iguodala. The six-foot-six-inch small forward was drafted out of the Arizona basketball team where he spent two years. Following the draft by the 76ers, Iguodala spent eight years with the team where he became a huge fan favorite.
After eight seasons with the 76ers, Andre Iguodala moved to the Denver Nuggets, where he played for one season before moving to the Golden State Warriors. During his six-year stint with the Golden State Warriors, Iguodala won three NBA Championships, and he returned in 2022 to win another one as well. Today we share some facts about Andre Iguodala that fans might not know.
Replacing LeBron James
In 2019, Iguodala was elected the first vice president of the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA). He replaced none other than LeBron James in that role.
MVP in the biggest game
The Golden State Warriors won the NBA title in 2015 after a 40-year wait. In the 2015 finals, Andre Iguodala was named the MVP and delivered the trophy that meant the most to the Golden State Faithful.
Financial training
During the NBA lockout, Andre Iguodala interned at Merrill Lynch. He used the labor impasse to get some on-the-job training in financial planning. This will surely come in handy, given Andre Iguodala has a net worth of close to $100 million thanks to the mega paydays he has received as an NBA player.
Idol Growing up
Andre Iguodala grew up in Springfield, Illinois. Therefore, naturally, he grew up watching and supporting the Bulls during the Michael Jordan era of dominance. ‘Iggy’ grew up idolizing Michael Jordan and has met him on more than one occasion.
Big Golf Fan
Just like his teammate Stephen Curry, Andre Iguodala is also a massive golf fan. He is seen regularly playing the game and posts videos of the same on his Instagram profile as well.
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