History of Andre Iguodala in Timeline
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.
January 28, 1984: Andre Iguodala Born
On January 28, 1984, Andre Tyler Iguodala was born. He is an American former professional basketball player.
1995: Comparison to Chicago Bulls
In 2015, the Warriors surpassed the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls' record.
2000: AAU National Title
During the summer of 2000, Andre Iguodala hit a game-winning buzzer-beater to give his team the 17-and-under AAU national title and was named the tournament MVP.
2002: Jordan Brand Classic
In 2002, Andre Iguodala played in the Jordan Brand Classic in Washington, D.C., where he recorded six points, five rebounds, two assists, three steals, and a block in 22 minutes of play.
2002: Ranked Recruit
In 2002, Iguodala was considered a four-star recruit by Scout.com, and was listed as the No. 6 small forward and the No. 26 player in the nation.
2002: College Choice and Nolan Richardson firing
In 2002, after initially committing to Arkansas, Andre Iguodala chose to attend Arizona after Nolan Richardson was fired, joining future NBA players such as Channing Frye and Luke Walton. He was named to the Pac-10 All-Freshmen team for 2002–03.
2002: Runner-Up Finish at State Tournament
In 2002, as a senior, Andre Iguodala led Lanphier's basketball team to a runner-up finish at the Illinois High School Association Class AA state tournament.
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
2003: Freshman Year Recognition
In 2003, during his freshman year, Andre Iguodala quickly established himself as one of the best all-around players on the team, ranking in the top 5.
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: NBA All-Defensive Team Second Team
In 2010, Andre Iguodala was named to the NBA All-Defensive Team Second Team.
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.
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.
November 23, 2013: Strained left hamstring against Lakers
On November 23, 2013, while playing against the Los Angeles Lakers, Andre Iguodala strained his left hamstring late in the third quarter, causing him to miss 12 consecutive games.
December 17, 2013: Returned from hamstring injury
On December 17, 2013, Andre Iguodala returned to action after recovering from a strained left hamstring, playing in a game against the New Orleans Pelicans.
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.
2014: Named to All-NBA Defensive First Team
In 2014, Andre Iguodala was named to the All-NBA Defensive first team for his defensive contributions to the Golden State Warriors.
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.
August 2015: Married Christina Gutierrez
In August 2015, Andre Iguodala married his childhood sweetheart, Christina Gutierrez.
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.
February 2017: Agent change to Landmark Sports Agency
In February 2017, following Rob Pelinka's appointment as 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 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.
March 13, 2017: Fined for racially intemperate language
On March 13, 2017, Andre Iguodala was fined $10,000 by the NBA for using racially intemperate language in an interview following a loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on March 10.
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.
2020: Played with the Heat
In 2020, Andre Iguodala played with the Miami Heat in a bench role.
2020: Reached Sixth Straight Finals with Miami Heat
In 2020, after three championships with the Warriors, Andre Iguodala reached his sixth straight NBA Finals as a member of 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
After the 2020-2021 season, the Miami Heat did not exercise their option on Andre Iguodala's contract, making him a free agent.
2021: Returned to Golden State and Won Fourth NBA 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 on a one-year contract and announced his decision to retire after the season.
2022: Appeared in Abbott Elementary
In 2022, Andre Iguodala appeared as a fictionalized version of himself in the second season of Abbott Elementary.
2022: Won fourth NBA Championship
In 2022, Andre Iguodala won his fourth NBA championship after the Warriors defeated the Boston Celtics.
January 8, 2023: Season debut after hip injury
On January 8, 2023, Andre Iguodala made his season debut in a loss to the Orlando Magic, after missing the first 39 games due to a hip injury.
February 2023: Continued Role as Vice-President of NBPA
As of February 2023, Andre Iguodala was still serving as vice-president of the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA).
June 3, 2023: Minority owner of Bay FC
On June 3, 2023, Andre Iguodala was announced as a minority owner of Bay FC, a Bay Area-based professional women's soccer club.
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 Acting Executive Director of NBPA
On November 9, 2023, the NBPA executive committee appointed Andre Iguodala as acting executive director.
2023: Retirement from Playing
In 2023, Andre Iguodala retired from playing professional basketball after spending another season with the Warriors.
May 2024: Inducted into the 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.
February 23, 2025: Jersey Retirement Ceremony
On February 23, 2025, the Golden State Warriors retired Andre Iguodala's No. 9 jersey in a ceremony at Chase Center.
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