History of Andre Iguodala in Timeline
Andre Iguodala is a retired American professional basketball player, having played 19 seasons in the NBA. A swingman known for his defensive prowess and all-around game, he was an NBA All-Star in 2012 and a two-time NBA All-Defensive Team selection. Iguodala won four NBA championships with the Golden State Warriors and earned the NBA Finals MVP award in 2015. He also won two gold medals representing the United States in international competition: the 2010 FIBA World Championship and the 2012 Summer Olympics.
January 28, 1984: Andre Iguodala Born
On January 28, 1984, Andre Tyler Iguodala was born. He would later become a professional basketball player.
2000: AAU National Title and MVP
During the summer of 2000, Andre Iguodala won the 17-and-under AAU national title with a game-winning shot and was named the tournament MVP.
2002: Jordan Brand Classic Participation
In 2002, Andre Iguodala played in the Jordan Brand Classic in Washington, D.C., showcasing his skills among other top high school players.
2002: High School Recruit Ranking
In 2002, Andre Iguodala was considered a four-star recruit by Scout.com, ranking as the No. 6 small forward and the No. 26 player nationally.
2002: College Decision and Commitment to Arizona
In 2002, after initially planning to attend Arkansas, Andre Iguodala decided to attend Arizona following the firing of Arkansas' coach Nolan Richardson.
2002: Illinois High School State Tournament Runner-Up
In 2002, as a senior at Lanphier High School, Andre Iguodala led his basketball team to a runner-up finish at the Illinois High School Association Class AA state tournament.
2003: Pac-10 All-Freshmen Team Selection
In 2003, Andre Iguodala was named to the Pac-10 All-Freshmen team for his performance during his freshman year at Arizona.
2003: First Playoff Series Win Since 2003
In 2011-2012 season, he helped the 76ers clinch the final seed in the playoffs, marking the franchise's first playoff series win since 2003.
2004: Drafted by Philadelphia 76ers
In 2004, Andre Iguodala was drafted 9th overall 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 as the ninth overall pick in the NBA draft by the Philadelphia 76ers after playing college basketball at Arizona.
February 17, 2006: Rookie Challenge MVP
On February 17, 2006, Andre Iguodala won MVP honors at the Rookie Challenge for his 30-point performance. He also participated in the Slam Dunk Contest.
August 17, 2008: Contract Extension with 76ers
On August 17, 2008, Andre Iguodala signed a six-year, $80 million contract extension with the Philadelphia 76ers, including bonuses and a player option.
2008: Increased Role with 76ers
In 2008, Andre Iguodala developed into more of a primary player for the 76ers, becoming more active as a facilitator on the offensive end.
2010: Injuries and Trade Rumors
During the 2010-11 NBA season, Andre Iguodala was hampered by an Achilles injury and was the subject of trade rumors.
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: Internship with Merrill Lynch
During the 2011 NBA lockout, Andre Iguodala had a week-long internship with Merrill Lynch, exploring interests outside of basketball.
2011: Triple-Double on 28th Birthday
In 2011, on his 28th birthday, Andre Iguodala recorded a triple-double against the Detroit 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.
2012: NBA All-Star Selection
In 2012, Andre Iguodala was selected as an NBA All-Star, marking a significant milestone in his career.
2012: Trade to Denver Nuggets
In the summer of 2012, Andre Iguodala was traded to the Denver Nuggets as part of a four-team trade, ending his time with the Philadelphia 76ers.
July 2013: Joined Golden State Warriors
In July 2013, Andre Iguodala agreed to a four-year deal with the Golden State Warriors for a reported $48 million, officially joining the team in a three-team sign-and-trade deal.
November 23, 2013: Hamstring Strain
On November 23, 2013, while playing against the Los Angeles Lakers, Andre Iguodala strained his left hamstring late in the third quarter, which caused him to miss 12 consecutive games.
December 17, 2013: Return to Action
On December 17, 2013, Andre Iguodala returned to action in a game against the New Orleans Pelicans, following a hamstring strain.
2013: Vice-President of the NBPA Executive Committee
In 2013, Andre Iguodala began serving as vice-president of the NBPA executive committee.
2013: Acquisition by Golden State Warriors
In 2013, Andre Iguodala was acquired by the Golden State Warriors, marking the beginning of a successful period in his NBA career.
January 3, 2014: Game-Winning Buzzer-Beater
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: Role as a Reserve Player
During the 2014–15 season, Andre Iguodala became a reserve player for the first time in his career but continued to play a major role for the Golden State Warriors.
2014: Moved to Sixth Man Role
Entering the 2014–15 season, Warriors coach Steve Kerr moved Andre Iguodala from the starting rotation to the sixth man reserve position.
March 18, 2015: Season-High 21 Points
On March 18, 2015, Andre Iguodala scored a then season-high 21 points on 9-of-12 shooting in a 114–95 win over the Atlanta Hawks.
November 11, 2015: Season-High 20 Points
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 won the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player (MVP) award.
November 28, 2016: Season-Best Game
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.
January 16, 2017: Perfect Shooting Game
On January 16, 2017, Andre Iguodala came off the bench to make all five of his field goal attempts for a season-high 14 points in a 126–91 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
February 2017: Agent Change
In February 2017, after Rob Pelinka was appointed as the new general manager for the Los Angeles Lakers, Andre Iguodala chose to remain with the Landmark Sports Agency, with co-founder Brandon Rosenthal taking over as his agent.
March 6, 2017: New Season High of 24 Points
On March 6, 2017, Andre Iguodala set a new season high with 24 points in a 119–111 win over the Atlanta Hawks.
March 13, 2017: NBA Fine
On March 13, 2017, the NBA fined Andre Iguodala $10,000 for using racially intemperate language in an interview following the Warriors' loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on March 10.
July 25, 2017: Re-signed with the Warriors
On July 25, 2017, Andre Iguodala re-signed with the Warriors on a three-year, $48 million contract.
December 11, 2017: Played 1,000th Regular Season Game
On December 11, 2017, against the Portland Trail Blazers, Andre Iguodala played his 1,000th regular-season game, becoming one of 126 players in NBA history to accomplish the feat.
2017: Won NBA Championship
In 2017, Andre Iguodala was a key bench player during the NBA Finals, helping the Warriors win the championship by defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers in five games.
2018: Won Third Championship
In 2018, Andre Iguodala and the Warriors won their third championship in four years with a sweep of the Cavaliers.
February 2019: Elected First Vice-President of NBPA
In February 2019, Andre Iguodala was elected as the first vice-president of the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA), succeeding LeBron James.
July 7, 2019: Traded to Memphis Grizzlies
On July 7, 2019, Golden State traded Andre Iguodala along with a protected first-round draft pick to the Memphis Grizzlies for Julian Washburn.
February 6, 2020: Traded to Miami Heat
On February 6, 2020, Andre Iguodala was traded to the Miami Heat in a three-team trade, and agreed to a two-year, $30 million extension with Miami.
2020: Continued with the Heat
In 2020, Andre Iguodala continued with the Miami Heat in a bench-role.
2020: Sixth Straight NBA Finals Appearance
In 2020, Andre Iguodala reached his sixth straight NBA Finals with the Miami Heat.
August 10, 2021: Returned to Golden State Warriors
On August 10, 2021, Andre Iguodala returned to the Golden State Warriors.
2021: Became a Free Agent
Following the 2020-2021 season, Miami did not exercise their $15 million option on Andre Iguodala's contract, making him a free agent.
2021: Return to Golden State and Fourth Championship
In 2021, Andre Iguodala returned to the Golden State Warriors and won his fourth NBA championship.
September 23, 2022: Re-signed with Warriors and Announced Retirement
On September 23, 2022, Andre Iguodala re-signed with the Warriors and announced his decision to retire after the season.
2022: Won Fourth Championship
In 2022, Andre Iguodala won his fourth NBA championship after the Warriors defeated the Boston Celtics.
January 8, 2023: Season Debut
On January 8, 2023, Andre Iguodala made his season debut in a 115–101 loss to the Orlando Magic, after missing the first 39 games due to a hip injury.
October 20, 2023: Announced Retirement
On October 20, 2023, Andre Iguodala officially announced his retirement from the NBA after 19 seasons.
November 9, 2023: Appointed NBPA Acting Executive Director
On November 9, 2023, Andre Iguodala was appointed as the NBPA Acting Executive Director by the NBPA executive committee.
2023: Retirement from NBA
In 2023, Andre Iguodala retired from playing professional basketball in the NBA after spending another season with the Warriors.
May 2024: Inducted into Boys & Girls Clubs of America Alumni Hall of Fame
In May 2024, Andre Iguodala was inducted into the Boys & Girls Clubs of America 2024 Alumni Hall of Fame class.
November 17, 2024: Joined Kai Cenat's Mafiathon 2
On November 17, 2024, Andre Iguodala joined Kai Cenat in support of his "Mafiathon 2" a 30 day subathon in attempt to break the Twitch subscriber world record.
January 28, 2025: Jersey Retirement Announcement
On January 28, 2025, the Warriors announced that they would be retiring Andre Iguodala's #9 jersey on February 23 against the Dallas Mavericks.
