It is considered one of the oldest masquerade traditions in Nigeria and is deeply rooted in Yoruba cultural beliefs and practices. The Sixers, however, were a big disappointment, going only 2755 during the regular season and missing the playoffs after two straight playoff berths. Victor Oladipo grew up in the town of Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Follow me on my official Facebook and Instagram pages: @blayaw. [102], In March 2015, Twice, an online secondhand apparel outlet, named Iguodala its Menswear Style Director. 2 seed Detroit. The organization has hosted basketball camps and the annual "Thanksgiving with Dre", which has distributed food baskets to families in need. In 201415, he became a reserve for the first time in his career, but played a major bench role. Its often said that a lie told so many times, if unchallenged, may - in the course of time and generations - begin to pass for the truth. He was also named to the All-Rookie first team. 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. ; His father is born Nigerian and his mother is Afro-American. [98], 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. Its a pivotal part of life. [71] The Warriors returned to the NBA Finals for the fifth straight season, but lost in six games to the Toronto Raptors. [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. Later, for his college career, he went on to join Arizona state university in 2002. [87] He missed 31 games from January to April with back soreness. He has also been named to the NBA All-Defensive Team twice. In addition to his numerous basketball achievements, he has found success in the business world with entrepreneurial ventures in technology and e-commerce. 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. She omitted that her . Some things (have) to change, for sure, Doni said after the seasons final game, although he also has provided assurance that theres nothing to worry about in regard to his current belief in remaining with the franchise. When a Bay Area family contacted Oakland-based Redmond Aldrich Design to devise their dream home, the wife, Christina, didn't share much information. During the year, Andre was the subject of multiple trade rumors that had him being traded to either the Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers or Los Angeles Lakers. The 76ers were eventually defeated in 5 games. A day after ending his free agency tug-of-war with the Warriors and agreeing to a three-year, $48 million deal, Andre Iguodala joined NBA TV to discuss his realistic thoughts about leaving and the . Iguodala is a huge figure who wields influence in both on and off the court of Basketball. He has said, "Faith is something I heavily lean on to give me that balance. Andre Iguodala, whose father is Nigerian, turned down Team Nigeria when they repeatedly tried to recruit him for their Olympic squad. Iguodala scored a season-high 22 points on 8-of-15 shooting, which included four 3-pointers. 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. 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. In the following seasons, he maintained his form and even remained one of the best scoring players for the team. [24] Iguodala averaged 12.3 points and 5.9 rebounds on the season. 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. The audition for the show started yesterday, in Abuja, while Port Harcourt holds on April 24, Ibadan on April 26, and Lagos on April 27, 2023. His Lanphier jersey is now retired. But he might have been able to play in 2004 and 2008, if he'd wanted to. [51] In the first round of the playoffs, the Warriors faced the eighth-seeded Houston Rockets, and in a Game 4 win on April 24, Iguodala scored a season-high 22 points. Andre Iguodala has been a professional basketball player for more than two decades and has earned a lot of respect as well as wealth over the years. In the FIBA World Championships Iguodala displayed his athleticism with an array of fastbreak dunks. [25] He went on to finish the season with averages of 18.2 points, along with 5.7 rebounds and 5.7 assists. We tend to hop on what is trending at the moment. Considered a four-star recruit by Scout.com, Iguodala was listed as the No. Top 5 active NBA players with Nigerian origins. Learn how your money works in different investment gigs. [53] The Warriors would again play the Cleveland Cavaliers for the championship. Unfortunately, Iguodala went on to miss twelve consecutive games. Type above and press Enter to search. Bernard A. Makeny, Managing Director of NILEPET, and Opoku A. Danquah, CEO, Once again, it has been one lovely week filled with exciting activities. Copyright 2023 SLAM Media Inc. SLAM, SLAMTV, SLAM MEDIA and the SLAM logo are registered 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. During his career at Arizona, the Wildcats made it to the NCAA Tournament both seasons. He said: Were not enough. He drives to the ring with great speed and regularly dunks without holding back. Iguodala was named the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) First Vice President earlier this year. In 2002, he played in the Jordan Brand Classic in Washington, D.C. Andre Iguodala Wife, Age, Son, Daughter, Father, Family Pictures. The acclaimed director is renowned for his ability to craft moments of intense suspense in movies like Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, The Hateful 8, and Reservoir Dogs. [1] His mother is African American, while his father is Nigerian. He was however named NBA All-Defensive team second. That team, which includes Penn grad Koko . It was always my dream to play for the USA team, Iguodala said. Consulted by China's first Winter Olympic gold medalist Yang Yang and her coach Xin Qingshan, the film is executive produced by Xu Zheng and directed by Wang Fangfang. 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. A 6' 4" shooting guard, he is agile and athletic with exceptional explosive strength. 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. From protecting his rim to cutting off a drive, he knows how to defend and score points. During the 2011 NBA lockout, Iguodala had a week-long internship with Merrill Lynch.[28]. [11] However, after their coach, Nolan Richardson, was fired that year (2002), Iguodala decided to attend Arizona instead. 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. He was named NBA All-Star in 2012. His older brother, Frank, played for Lake Land College in Mattoon, Illinois, and Dayton. !@Giannis_An34 @Paschketball pic.twitter.com/kxLuUoXP0A. [10], Iguodala initially signed a National Letter of Intent to play at Arkansas. [95] Iguodala has a daughter and a son. On defense, Giannis swats the ball away with ease. 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 . Andre was rooted for the Chicago Bulls, his older brother, Frank, played for Lake Land College in Mattoon, Illinois and Dayton. [58] The Warriors finished the season as the first seed in the West with a 6715 record. 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LONDON - Andre Iguodala is competing in his first Olympics here. [40] On March 18, 2015, he scored a then season-high 21 points on 9-of-12 shooting in a 11495 win over the Atlanta Hawks. He is an immigrant from Nigeria who settled in Springfield, Illinois, the United States' capital. [104], Iguodala is a Venture Partner in the Catalyst Fund, which invests in underrepresented founders and entrepreneurs of tech companies. Iguodalas father is Nigerian. The Warriors' small lineup, which came to be known as the Death Lineup, helped turn the series around. Iguodala had averaged 18.8 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game through 82 regular-season games. The Sixers hired coach Eddie Jordan to take over for Tony DiLeo. Andre Iguodala is an American professional basketball player who happens to be one of two sons of a Nigerian father, Leonard Shanklin, and an African American mother, Linda Shanklin. He returned to the Warriors in 2021 and won his fourth NBA championship the same season, in limited playing time. It keeps me focused When people see us on the court, we want them to see God's work. [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. [103], Iguodala is a tech investor and a leading advocate for athletes in the NBA to invest in the technology industry. You want to play hard for someone who died for you". [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. By Henry Ojelu National Basketball Association, NBA star, Andre Tyler Iguodala is on his way to Africa. [46] He finished the series averaging 16.3 points, 4 assists, and 5.8 rebounds. [46][47], On November 11, 2015, Iguodala scored a season-high 20 points against the Memphis Grizzlies to help the Warriors begin the season 90. [35] Getting the inbound pass from Klay Thompson, Iguodala turned and made the fade-away jump shot over the Thunder's Thabo Sefolosha. He helped the Philadelphia 76ers clinch the final seed in the playoffs. Iguodala was born in Springfield, Illinois. All registered. 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[41] The Warriors advanced to the 2015 NBA Finals to face Cleveland, where he was the team's best defender against Cavaliers star James. [19] A day later, he participated in the Slam Dunk Contest. Iguodala averaged a career-high 19.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game through the 82 games. [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. We want to be a good representation of what we believe in When you go out there, youre not just representing your country or the NBA, youre representing your beliefs. But they came out in the third quarter just more aggressive. [49] An ankle injury suffered in early March forced Iguodala to miss 13 straight games. Per the Philly Inquirer: Iguodalas father is Nigerian. Eight of the draft picks are players with Nigerian heritage. He is the son of Linda Shanklin.His mother is African American, his father is a Nigerian. The team won a gold medal and he was also selected for the 2012 London Olympics team. 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. In 2004, he went on to register as a prospect in the NBA draft 2004. In his freshman year he quickly established himself as one of the best all-around players on the team, ranking in the top 5 for his team in just about every major category. His son Andre is also American by nationality and has two children who happen to be his grandchildren. He was also a member of the United States national team at the 2010 FIBA World Championship and 2012 Summer Olympics, winning the gold medal both times.[2]. . Collins called him a "stat-sheet stuffer". [36] Iguodala finished with 14 points and 9 assists. [65][66] The Warriors went on to win their third championship in four years with a sweep of the Cavaliers. Iguodala was a member of the United States national team in the 2010 FIBA World Championship, winning the gold medal. Other than this, he also has a Facebook page with around a 1.7million followers. So he was invited to try out for and in this case, try out for means make the Nigerian Olympic squad. Tiktoker and 2Pac lookalike Ahuofe suddenly dies, BOG warns Ghanaians against using cedi notes for bouquets, hampers but fails to explain why, Ghanas speaker of parliament slams Nana Addo and Kamala Harris over anti-LGBTQ+ bill, ECG disconnects Osu Police Barracks from power supply over illegal connection, Sam George warns of political suicide if anti-LGBT bill is not signed by Akufo-Addo, Al Jazeeras Gold Mafia exposes $480 million annual gold smuggling operation from Ghana. That team, which includes Penn grad Koko Archibong, will compete in these Games with nine American-born players on its roster. During the season, the 76ers brought Iguodala's old friend Allen Iverson back in what would be his final season in the NBA before going to play overseas for Beikta. I find pleasure in giving my readers authentic content. Sadness. 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. This led to the firing of Nuggets coach George Karl, who just won the NBA Coach of the Year Award. Here are 10 of the most successful Kenyan actors in Hollywood 2020, 8 year old Nicholas Buamah is a bestselling author on Amazon and he was Ghanas Ambassador to USA for a day. This year, a country has established its presence during the NBA drafts - Nigeria. 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. Having said that, his children are of mixed ethnicity, since their mother is African American while he is a Nigerian. There is a lot more to come,Sabonis turned his focus on the 2023-24 season, in coincidence being the last on his current contract,We got to use that as motivation, especially whatever the feeling right now, in the summer to get better. [94], In August 2015, Iguodala married his childhood sweetheart, Christina Gutierrez, at One&Only Palmilla in Los Cabos, Mexico. Andre's father is of Nigerian descent, and his mother is African-American. I make sure I stay in chapel and have a good relationship with our chaplain. Basketballers from every corner of the planet dream of playing in the league one day. Christina Gutierrez is the basketball player's long-time girlfriend with whom he tied the knot in August 2015 at One&Only Palmilla in Los Cabos . At Arizona, Iguodala planned to major in education. With eight years experience and a formidable reputation in the UK, versatile singer, producer and instrumentalist, Nwaka Chiyem Olawale, better known as DJ Walz, has declared that he is in Nigeria to take over the Afrobeat genre. His dedication and value were shown again when he helped the Warriors win the 2018 and 2018 championships. I make sure I stay in the chapel and have a good relationship with our chaplain. [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. Whether you're looking for a perfect manicure or pedicure, it's essential to have the right tools and techniques to achieve the look you want. Other than basketball, Andre is known to be fond of Golf and track events. 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. The Adimu, Nail care is an essential part of self-care. Meanwhile, he is also known to have represented his country at the National level and was part of the USA national team for the 2010 FIBA World Championship. [68][69] After starting nine consecutive games,[70] he missed the deciding Game 4 in the conference finals against Portland with a sore left calf injury from Game 3. The Warriors received a traded player exception in the deal. 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 . They were raised with . Theyve been trying to get here for a long time now, Iguodala said. For his defensive contributions to the Warriors, Iguodala was named to the 2014 All-NBA Defensive first team. 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). Continuing, he said You see that it is not something that is trendy. But I think once guys get in, what they are realizing is this is not a quick space. During the summer of 2000, Iguodala captured the attention of coaches around the nation as he was named the AAU national tournament Most Valuable Player after hitting the game-winning shot at the final buzzer to give his team the 17-and-under national title. [59] Following a 129115 victory in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals over the Spurs, the Warriors reached their third straight NBA Finals series while becoming the first team in league history to start the playoffs 120. Andre Iguodala also known as Andre Tyler Iguodala is an American Pro-Basketball athlete. Zain Verjee: The Kenyan-born former CNN anchor who is passionate about changing the representation of Africa in the media. 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In the playoffs, the Sixers lost in the first round to the Pistons in 6 games after leading the series 21. His professional career started in 2004 when he was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers and during his rookie season, he recorded an average of 9 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 3 assists. 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. Iguodala was born in Springfield, Illinois. He has since performed phenomenally for his team. As of 2023, Andre Iguodala's net worth is $80 million. Andre has also released a book titled The Sixth Man: A Memoir in 2019. [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. Iguodala played for Philadelphia until the summer of 2012 when he joined the Denver Nuggets in a four-team trade. He went on to play for the Golden State Warriors and won three rings in 2015, 2017, and 2018. [4] His mother is African American, while his father is Nigerian. I never gave it any serious thought. Iggy is currently playing for Miami Heat. Leonard Shanklin is a celebrity parent who happens to be the father of popular NBA star, Andre Iguodala. Nigeria, Olympics, USA Basketball, Uncategorized, Nigeria, Olympics, USA Basketball, Andre Iguodala, Philadelphia 76ers, Team USA, Top Rumors, Free Agency, Kyrie Irving, Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles Lakers, Top Rumors, Free Agency, Kyrie Irving, Dallas Mavericks, Free Agency, Jalen Brunson, Dallas Mavericks, New York Knicks, Load Management, Luka Doncic, Dallas Mavericks, "Lost a lot of respect for Sabonis. This was also the fifth time in NBA history that an eighth seed defeated a first seed in the opening round of the playoffs. Per the Philly Inquirer : "Iguodala's father is Nigerian. You don't shake guys hands after you lose? This list will consider the players' impact on the NBA league and their current form and past seasons. The objective of the event is to help startups understand what they need to do to attract investment. [5] He later established the Andre Iguodala Youth Foundation, whose stated mission is to use sports as a means to help youths. He is one of the well-loved players worldwide and is also considered as GOAT. Andre Iguodala is currently a player for the Miami Heat. Here's a recipe to make okonomiyaki: Ingredients 2 extra large eggs cup water 1.5 Tbsp soy sauce 1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil to, Other countries call it international labour day, and we emulate them as well, however, workers day in Nigeria is celebrated on the 1st of May every year to honour and recognize the hard work and dedication of the Nigerian workforce. His partnership with entrepreneurs in San Franciscos Silicon Valley has led to an annual event tagged Players Technology Summit. He cites Michael Jordan as the player he looked up to. In his rookie year, Ayton posted noteworthy numbers by averaging 16.3 points and 10.3 rebounds. Jim, we did it baby! He can knock down mid-range jumpers, floaters and fadeaways to score in contests making him a lethal scorer. In the final round, he did a behind-the-back dunk and followed with a reverse. The two got married at the One&Only Palmilla in Mexico. Gabriel Owoma popularly known as Wizzyice aka. In his best NBA regular-season performance, Oladipo averaged 19.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 4.8 assists. Andre Tyler Iguodala (/ w d l / ig-w-DAH-l; born January 28, 1984) is an American professional basketball player who plays for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association (NBA). 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. There have been a few things that Ive invested in that are no longer operating, but Ive learned so much through them. In Game 7, Iguodala started in place of Harrison Barnes and again marked Kevin Durant. Organised by Africa Magic in association with MultiChoice, the nominees for the AMVCA StarTimes has announced the return of Hello Mr Right, the sensational dating reality show, to its rich content lineup. 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. Other players involved in the deal included All-Stars Andrew Bynum and Dwight Howard. 3:00 pm, Andre Tyler Iguodala was born on the 28th of January 1984 to a Nigerian father and an African American mother in Illinois. Sheeran has denied the allegations and will testify in the trial. Iguodala's mother is African American while his father is Nigerian. He grew up in Springfield along with his brother Frank. [37] When playing against the Los Angeles Lakers on November 23, 2013, Iguodala strained his left hamstring late in the third quarter. The history and evolution of Labour Day is a story of the struggles and triumphs of the labour movement. Iguodala got off to a slow start to the season, even to a point where he was leading the league in turnovers. In the second round, Iguodala helped the Warriors defeat the Portland Trail Blazers in five games to qualify for the Western Conference Finals. In 2010, he was selected Warriors member of the United States national team at the 2010 FIBA World Championship and in 2012, the Summer Olympics. He grew up in Springfield along with his brother Frank. Oruene shot into the limelight after she bagged the role of Amaka in the movie "Freda"an Africa Magic original love drama about awealthy blogger who does everything to control her relationship, As expected, the week was filled with a lot of activities ranging from social to politics and not forgetting those that affect emotions.
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