Four-time NBA champion Andre Iguodala might be done with playing basketball, but he isn’t stepping away from the NBA. Iguodala was recently unveiled as the new acting executive director for the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA).

Iguodala will assume the position on a temporary basis, taking over from Tamika Tremaglio. After spending less than two years on the job, Tremaglio decided to step down in order to “pursue new opportunities.”

Iguodala was seen as a fitting candidate for the transition considering his previous work in NBPA’s Executive Committee as well as his respect for the commands from the basketball community.

“I am honored to take on this role and serve the players, who are the heart and soul of the NBA,” Iguodala said in a statement shared by NBPA. “I’m presented with a unique opportunity to take all that I’ve learned as a player over the course of my 19-year career and apply it to creating an even stronger and more influential union for current and future generations of players.”

Andre Iguodala retired in October after playing 19 seasons in the NBA with the Philadelphia 76ers, Denver Nuggets, Golden State Warriors, and Miami Heat. During his time in the league, Iguodala won four NBA titles with the Warriors, was named NBA Finals MVP in 2015, and collected one All-Star nod and two NBA All-Defensive selections.

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Golden State Warriors veteran Andre Iguodala has announced his decision to retire after almost two decades in the NBA. The 2015 NBA Finals MVP revealed that this decision comes after he turned down interest from the Warriors as well as several other teams in the league.

“It’s just the right time,” the 39-year-old explained. “Time started to get limited for me, and I didn’t want to put anything in the back seat. I didn’t want to have to try to delegate time anymore. Especially with on the court, off the court with family. A lot.”

A four-time NBA champions with the Warriors, Iguodala averaged 11.3 points, 4.9 rebounds and 4.2 assists in 1,231 games over the course of 19 seasons in the NBA. 2012 proved to be the veteran’s standout season, when the then-Philadelphia 76ers star made his sole All-Star appearance. He also averaged a career-high 19.9 points per game with the franchise in the 2007-08 season.

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The reigning NBA champions Golden State Warriors will be without veteran forward Andre Iguodala for the final stretch of the 2022-23 season. The team announced on Wednesday that Iguodala is dealing with a fractured left wrist and will have to undergo surgery. 

Igoudala’s surgery is slated for next week, and the Warriors expect to have a clearer timeline for his return after that.

Iguodala suffered the injury in the third quarter of a 123-112 win over the Phoenix Suns on Monday. He made a contested basket before coming down hard on the floor and landing on his wrist. The 39-year-old managed to make a free throw but then exited the game and didn’t return afterward.

After spending two seasons with the Miami Heat, Andre Iguodala returned to the Warriors ahead of the 2021-22 campaign and helped the franchise win another NBA title. Igoudala then re-signed with a franchise on a one-year deal, saying 2022-23 would be his last season as a pro.

Iguodala didn’t manage to make a big contribution to the Warriors so far, struggling with injuries that limited him to just eight games on the floor. It remains to be seen if he will manage to add to that tally or if the free-throw against Phoenix will be the last of Iguodala as an NBA player.

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Veteran forward Andre Iguodala rejoined the Golden State Warriors ahead of the 2021-22 NBA season for what many believe will be his final year in the league. But even if Iguodala ends up retiring next summer, he might still have a place on the team, albeit in a different role.

Speaking with reporters about Iguodala, the Warriors’ head coach Steve Kerr said that the veteran “can do whatever he wants” in retirement and will be good at it. He then jokingly bounced an intriguing idea.

“He’s taking over Mike Brown’s spot [head assistant ],” Kerr added jokingly. “Yeah, right next to me. I haven’t told Mike yet. I haven’t told Andre either.”

Despite saying it as a joke, it really wouldn’t be surprising if Kerr actually brings Iguodala to his coaching staff. It might not be as a head assistant at first, but the NBA Finals MVP from 2015 certainly has all the making of a successful coach at the highest level. He has been a silent leader in the Warriors locker room for years while never shying away from providing mentorship to younger players.

Iguodala spent the previous two years with the Miami Heat. After the Heat declined to pick up his team option for 2021-22, the 37-year-old signed a one-year deal with the Warriors in August. He played 23.5 minutes on average in the first two games of the season, averaging eight points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and one block per contest.

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In an unexpected turn of events, the Golden State Warriors sent Andre Iguodala to Memphis Grizzlies in a salary dump move which helped them land D’Angelo Russell.  No one, however, expected that Iguodala would spend significant time with the Grizzlies as the franchise is currently in the rebuilding phase.

 The opinion around the league was that Memphis will give the three-time NBA champion and 2015 NBA Finals MVP a contract buyout which will enable him to sign with a title contender. The only problem here is that Grizzlies seem to have a different idea.

According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, Grizzlies are refusing to engage into buyout talks with Iguodala and expect him to report to the training camp.

There is a possibility that Memphis Grizzlies want to see whether they can extract some value for Andre Iguodala instead of just letting him walk. On the other hand, they might see his experience and leadership skills as an important addition to their young roster and hope Iguodala could take the role of a mentor. 

Iguodala probably isn’t happy with this outcome, however. He is entering the final years of his NBA career and would definitely want to finish them competing for titles rather than being at the bottom of the Western Conference. He is already attracting interest from several teams, with Los Angeles Lakers emerging as the favorites for his signature if buyout with Memphis ends up taking place.

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Don’t expect to see Golden State Warriors’ forward Andre Iguodala on NBA courts for much longer. Iguodala, who is currently playing his 14th season in the league, is already thinking about his retirement from basketball and it might happen in the next three years.

The 34-year-old, who won the NBA Finals MVP award in 2015, recently had a chat with NBC Sports Bay Area where he laid down the plans for the closing years of his career.

“I’m going to be done soon,” – said Iguodala. “I could probably play a legit five more years, but I’ll probably max out at three more after this year – maybe three more.”

This decision, however, will mostly depend on whether the Warriors manage to win another title this year.

“But if I’m not here, that will weigh heavily on what I will do. I possibly have another year here – if we win. That’s it. I know that. I’m fine with it.” – he added.

Andre Iguodala entered the league in 2004 when he was selected 9th overall by the Philadelphia 76ers. After spending eight years in Philadelphia, during which he received one All-Star selection, Iguodala was traded to the Denver Nuggets in 2012.

In 2013, after becoming a free agent, Iguodala agreed to a contract with the Golden State Warriors and went on to become a valuable factor in the team’s route to three NBA titles in four years.

This season, Andre Iguodala is playing below expectations like the entire Warriors team and averages only 4.5 points per game.

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Four-time NBA champion Andre Iguodala might be done with playing basketball, but he isn’t stepping away from the NBA. Iguodala was recently unveiled as the new acting executive director for the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA).

Iguodala will assume the position on a temporary basis, taking over from Tamika Tremaglio. After spending less than two years on the job, Tremaglio decided to step down in order to “pursue new opportunities.”

Iguodala was seen as a fitting candidate for the transition considering his previous work in NBPA’s Executive Committee as well as his respect for the commands from the basketball community.

“I am honored to take on this role and serve the players, who are the heart and soul of the NBA,” Iguodala said in a statement shared by NBPA. “I’m presented with a unique opportunity to take all that I’ve learned as a player over the course of my 19-year career and apply it to creating an even stronger and more influential union for current and future generations of players.”

Andre Iguodala retired in October after playing 19 seasons in the NBA with the Philadelphia 76ers, Denver Nuggets, Golden State Warriors, and Miami Heat. During his time in the league, Iguodala won four NBA titles with the Warriors, was named NBA Finals MVP in 2015, and collected one All-Star nod and two NBA All-Defensive selections.

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Golden State Warriors veteran Andre Iguodala has announced his decision to retire after almost two decades in the NBA. The 2015 NBA Finals MVP revealed that this decision comes after he turned down interest from the Warriors as well as several other teams in the league.

“It’s just the right time,” the 39-year-old explained. “Time started to get limited for me, and I didn’t want to put anything in the back seat. I didn’t want to have to try to delegate time anymore. Especially with on the court, off the court with family. A lot.”

A four-time NBA champions with the Warriors, Iguodala averaged 11.3 points, 4.9 rebounds and 4.2 assists in 1,231 games over the course of 19 seasons in the NBA. 2012 proved to be the veteran’s standout season, when the then-Philadelphia 76ers star made his sole All-Star appearance. He also averaged a career-high 19.9 points per game with the franchise in the 2007-08 season.

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The reigning NBA champions Golden State Warriors will be without veteran forward Andre Iguodala for the final stretch of the 2022-23 season. The team announced on Wednesday that Iguodala is dealing with a fractured left wrist and will have to undergo surgery. 

Igoudala’s surgery is slated for next week, and the Warriors expect to have a clearer timeline for his return after that.

Iguodala suffered the injury in the third quarter of a 123-112 win over the Phoenix Suns on Monday. He made a contested basket before coming down hard on the floor and landing on his wrist. The 39-year-old managed to make a free throw but then exited the game and didn’t return afterward.

After spending two seasons with the Miami Heat, Andre Iguodala returned to the Warriors ahead of the 2021-22 campaign and helped the franchise win another NBA title. Igoudala then re-signed with a franchise on a one-year deal, saying 2022-23 would be his last season as a pro.

Iguodala didn’t manage to make a big contribution to the Warriors so far, struggling with injuries that limited him to just eight games on the floor. It remains to be seen if he will manage to add to that tally or if the free-throw against Phoenix will be the last of Iguodala as an NBA player.

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Veteran forward Andre Iguodala rejoined the Golden State Warriors ahead of the 2021-22 NBA season for what many believe will be his final year in the league. But even if Iguodala ends up retiring next summer, he might still have a place on the team, albeit in a different role.

Speaking with reporters about Iguodala, the Warriors’ head coach Steve Kerr said that the veteran “can do whatever he wants” in retirement and will be good at it. He then jokingly bounced an intriguing idea.

“He’s taking over Mike Brown’s spot [head assistant ],” Kerr added jokingly. “Yeah, right next to me. I haven’t told Mike yet. I haven’t told Andre either.”

Despite saying it as a joke, it really wouldn’t be surprising if Kerr actually brings Iguodala to his coaching staff. It might not be as a head assistant at first, but the NBA Finals MVP from 2015 certainly has all the making of a successful coach at the highest level. He has been a silent leader in the Warriors locker room for years while never shying away from providing mentorship to younger players.

Iguodala spent the previous two years with the Miami Heat. After the Heat declined to pick up his team option for 2021-22, the 37-year-old signed a one-year deal with the Warriors in August. He played 23.5 minutes on average in the first two games of the season, averaging eight points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and one block per contest.

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In an unexpected turn of events, the Golden State Warriors sent Andre Iguodala to Memphis Grizzlies in a salary dump move which helped them land D’Angelo Russell.  No one, however, expected that Iguodala would spend significant time with the Grizzlies as the franchise is currently in the rebuilding phase.

 The opinion around the league was that Memphis will give the three-time NBA champion and 2015 NBA Finals MVP a contract buyout which will enable him to sign with a title contender. The only problem here is that Grizzlies seem to have a different idea.

According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, Grizzlies are refusing to engage into buyout talks with Iguodala and expect him to report to the training camp.

There is a possibility that Memphis Grizzlies want to see whether they can extract some value for Andre Iguodala instead of just letting him walk. On the other hand, they might see his experience and leadership skills as an important addition to their young roster and hope Iguodala could take the role of a mentor. 

Iguodala probably isn’t happy with this outcome, however. He is entering the final years of his NBA career and would definitely want to finish them competing for titles rather than being at the bottom of the Western Conference. He is already attracting interest from several teams, with Los Angeles Lakers emerging as the favorites for his signature if buyout with Memphis ends up taking place.

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Don’t expect to see Golden State Warriors’ forward Andre Iguodala on NBA courts for much longer. Iguodala, who is currently playing his 14th season in the league, is already thinking about his retirement from basketball and it might happen in the next three years.

The 34-year-old, who won the NBA Finals MVP award in 2015, recently had a chat with NBC Sports Bay Area where he laid down the plans for the closing years of his career.

“I’m going to be done soon,” – said Iguodala. “I could probably play a legit five more years, but I’ll probably max out at three more after this year – maybe three more.”

This decision, however, will mostly depend on whether the Warriors manage to win another title this year.

“But if I’m not here, that will weigh heavily on what I will do. I possibly have another year here – if we win. That’s it. I know that. I’m fine with it.” – he added.

Andre Iguodala entered the league in 2004 when he was selected 9th overall by the Philadelphia 76ers. After spending eight years in Philadelphia, during which he received one All-Star selection, Iguodala was traded to the Denver Nuggets in 2012.

In 2013, after becoming a free agent, Iguodala agreed to a contract with the Golden State Warriors and went on to become a valuable factor in the team’s route to three NBA titles in four years.

This season, Andre Iguodala is playing below expectations like the entire Warriors team and averages only 4.5 points per game.

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