Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Andre Iguodala

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Andre Iguodala made an impact.

Andre Iguodala is a retired American professional basketball player. A swingman known for his defensive prowess and versatility, he played 19 seasons in the NBA. Iguodala was an NBA All-Star in 2012, a two-time NBA All-Defensive Team selection, and won four NBA championships with the Golden State Warriors. In 2015, he was named NBA Finals MVP. He also won gold medals with the U.S. national team at the 2010 FIBA World Championship and the 2012 Summer Olympics.

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2003: Playoff Series Win

In 2003, Andre Iguodala helped the 76ers clinch the final seed in the playoffs, en route to the franchise's first playoff series win since 2003

2004: Drafted by Philadelphia 76ers

In 2004, Andre Iguodala was drafted 9th overall in the NBA draft by the Philadelphia 76ers and had a productive rookie season, earning All-Rookie First Team honors.

2004: NBA Draft Selection

In 2004, Andre Iguodala was selected in the NBA draft with the ninth overall pick by the Philadelphia 76ers after playing college basketball with the Arizona Wildcats.

February 17, 2006: Rookie Challenge MVP

On February 17, 2006, Andre Iguodala won MVP honors at the Rookie Challenge for his 30-point performance in the Sophomores win. He also participated in the Slam Dunk Contest.

2006: Named one of the "good guys of 2006"

In 2006, The Sporting News named Andre Iguodala one of "the good guys of 2006" for establishing the Andre Iguodala Disaster Relief Fund, which raised money for tornado victims in his hometown of Springfield, Illinois.

August 17, 2008: Signs Contract Extension with 76ers

On August 17, 2008, Andre Iguodala signed a six-year, $80 million contract extension with the Philadelphia 76ers.

2008: Developed Into Primary Player

In 2008, Andre Iguodala developed into more of a primary player, becoming more active as a facilitator on the offensive end of the floor.

2010: FIBA World Championship Gold Medal

In 2010, Andre Iguodala won a gold medal as a member of the U.S. national team at the FIBA World Championship.

2011: Triple-Double on Birthday

On his 28th birthday in 2011, Andre Iguodala recorded a triple-double effort in a victory over the Pistons.

August 10, 2012: Traded to Denver Nuggets

On August 10, 2012, Andre Iguodala was traded to the Denver Nuggets as part of a series of trades also involving the Sixers, Los Angeles Lakers, and Orlando Magic. The trade occurred just before he played in the Semifinal game of the 2012 Summer Olympics for Team USA.

2012: NBA All-Star Selection

In 2012, Andre Iguodala was selected as an NBA All-Star.

2012: Trade to Denver Nuggets

In the summer of 2012, Andre Iguodala joined the Denver Nuggets in a four-team trade after playing for Philadelphia 76ers.

July 2013: Joined Golden State Warriors

In July 2013, Andre Iguodala declined a five-year deal with Denver and agreed to a four-year, $48 million contract with the Golden State Warriors, officially joining them in a three-team sign-and-trade deal.

2013: Acquisition by Golden State Warriors

In 2013, Andre Iguodala was acquired by the Golden State Warriors.

January 3, 2014: Game-winning shot against Hawks

On January 3, 2014, Andre Iguodala hit a game-winning, three-point buzzer-beater during the Warriors' 101–100 victory over the Atlanta Hawks, extending the Warriors' season-high winning streak to eight games.

2014: Moved to Reserve Role

In 2014, Andre Iguodala became a reserve for the first time in his career, but played a major role.

March 2015: Menswear Style Director for Twice

In March 2015, Andre Iguodala was named Menswear Style Director for Twice, an online secondhand apparel outlet.

March 18, 2015: Season-High 21 points against Hawks

On March 18, 2015, Andre Iguodala scored a season-high 21 points in a 114–95 win over the Atlanta Hawks.

November 11, 2015: Season-high 20 points against Grizzlies

On November 11, 2015, Andre Iguodala scored a season-high 20 points against the Memphis Grizzlies, contributing to the Warriors' 9–0 start to the season.

2015: NBA Finals MVP

In 2015, Andre Iguodala was named the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player (FMVP).

November 28, 2016: Season-best game against Hawks

On November 28, 2016, Andre Iguodala had a season-best game with 12 points, five rebounds, and five assists in a 105–100 win over the Atlanta Hawks, contributing to the Warriors' 12th straight victory.

January 16, 2017: Season-high 14 points against Cavaliers

On January 16, 2017, Andre Iguodala came off the bench to score a season-high 14 points in a 126–91 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.

March 6, 2017: New season high of 24 points against Hawks

On March 6, 2017, Andre Iguodala set a new season high with 24 points in a 119–111 win over the Atlanta Hawks.

July 25, 2017: Re-signed with Warriors

On July 25, 2017, Andre Iguodala re-signed with the Golden State Warriors on a three-year, $48 million contract after being a free agent and meeting with several other teams.

December 11, 2017: Played 1,000th regular-season game

On December 11, 2017, Andre Iguodala played his 1,000th regular-season game against the Portland Trail Blazers, becoming one of 126 players in NBA history to reach this milestone.

2017: Inaugural Players Technology Summit

In 2017, Andre Iguodala and Stephen Curry hosted the inaugural Players Technology Summit, an annual event in San Francisco's Silicon Valley, to promote athletes' investment in the technology industry.

2017: Won NBA Championship with Warriors

In 2017, Andre Iguodala was a key bench player for the Warriors during the NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers, helping the team win the championship in five games and finishing the playoffs with a 16-1 record.

2018: Won third championship with Warriors

In 2018, Andre Iguodala won his third championship in four years with the Warriors, who swept the Cavaliers in the NBA Finals.

February 2019: Became Vice-President of NBPA

In February 2019, Andre Iguodala began his tenure as vice-president of the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA).

June 25, 2019: Released "The Sixth Man: A Memoir"

On June 25, 2019, Andre Iguodala released his memoir, "The Sixth Man: A Memoir".

July 7, 2019: Traded to Memphis Grizzlies

On July 7, 2019, Andre Iguodala was traded by the Golden State Warriors to the Memphis Grizzlies for Julian Washburn, as the Warriors looked to create salary cap space and acquire D'Angelo Russell.

February 6, 2020: Traded to Miami Heat

On February 6, 2020, Andre Iguodala was traded to the Miami Heat in a three-team trade, along with Jae Crowder and Solomon Hill, and agreed to a two-year, $30 million extension with the Heat.