Andre Iguodala has emerged as a standout performer for the Golden State Warriors this NBA season. He is a professional basketball player who plays at the small forward position for the Golden State Warriors in NBA. Andre was drafted in the 2004 NBA draft and has since been one of the most anticipated players to look forward to. He is one of the well-loved players worldwide and is also considered as GOAT.
Early Life
Andre Iguodala was born on 28th January 1984 in Springfield, Illinois, the USA to his mother Linda Shanklin. He grew up in Springfield along with his brother Frank. Andre is known to be of mixed ethnic background as his mother is African-American while his father is a Nigerian. Andre attended Lanphier high school and was part of the school basketball team as well as was academically a brilliant student. Later, for his college career, he went on to join Arizona state university in 2002.
Andre Iguodala Career
Andre started his career in basketball when he was in high school and won All-conference academic honors. He was also on the National Honor roll and led his school team to finish at the Illinois High School Association Class AA state tournament for which he was also named Chicago sun-times player of the year. He later continued his college career at Arizona state university. In his freshman year, he was named to the Pac 10 All-Freshman team in 2002 and also made a name for himself as one of the best players on the team. He later kept on making great records and acted as a catalyst for several teams’ wins. In 2004, he went on to register as a prospect in the NBA draft 2004.
NBA
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. He was also named to the All-Rookie first team. In the following seasons, he maintained his form and even remained one of the best scoring players for the team. In 2010, Andre suffered an injury and got Achilles injury which hampered his performance and also led to his trade-off rumors. The team also suffered and had a poor season. He was however named NBA All-Defensive team second. The following year, he went on an internship with Merril Lynch and was selected for the First All-Star game.
Meteoric Rise
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. The team won a gold medal and he was also selected for the 2012 London Olympics team. In 2012, he was traded to Denver Nuggets and averaged 18 points and 8 rebounds. He again changed his team in 2013 and joined Golden State Warriors. In his first season with the team, he was named the Finals MVP and was the NBA’s sixth man of the year in 2015-16. He continued playing with the team till the 2019 season and maintained his form.
In 2020, he moved to Miami Hart and played with the team for a single season. He was then made a free agent after which he returned to the Golden state warriors team in 2021. He is currently playing with the team in the 2022 NBA finals and has returned to the team after missing several games due to injury. Other than basketball, he is also a businessman who actively invests in the tech industry. He has several partnerships with entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley and is keenly interested in tech startups.
Social Media
Andre currently has 1.7million followers on his Instagram account where he likes to share about his career, events, appearances, etc. he also has a Twitter account where he has 1.3 million followers. Other than this, he also has a Facebook page with around a 1.7million followers.
Andre Iguodala Biography |
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| Real Name | Andre Tyler Iguodala |
| Birth Date | 28 January 1984 |
| Age (as of 2022) | 38 Years |
| Birth Place | Springfield, Illinois, United States |
| Profession | Basketball Player |
| College | – |
| Qualification | – |
Physical Statistics |
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| Height | in feet inches – 6’ 6” – in Centimeters – 198 cm |
| Weight | in Kilograms – 98 kg – in Pounds – 215 lbs |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
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Family |
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| Father | Leonard Shanklin |
| Mother | Linda Shanklin |
| Sister | – |
| Brother | Frank Shanklin |
Relationship Status |
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| Marital Status | Married |
| Who is his wife? | Christina Gutierrez |
| Children | London Iguodala, Andre Tyler Iguodala II |
Personal Life
Andre is married to his college girlfriend Christina Gutierrez. The two got married at the One&Only Palmilla in Mexico. The couple has a daughter named London and a son named Andre Jr. other than this, he has not shared any detail about his family. However, he is known to be close friends with Stephen Curry.
Andre Iguodala Net Worth
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. His income has not been shared however, his net worth as of 2022 is estimated to be around $80million.
Trivia
- Andre was part of the team who won the three-time NBA championships in 2015, 2017, and 2018.
- He was named Second-team Parade All American in 2002.
- In 2003 he was named Pac-10 Freshman Team.
- Other than basketball, Andre is known to be fond of Golf and track events.
- Andre has also released a book titled The Sixth Man: A Memoir in 2019.
- His jersey number is 9.
- He is an investor in Facebook, Twitter, and Tesla.
