Ex-Warriors forward Andre Iguodala retires after 19-year NBA career originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
After a prosperous 19-year NBA career, former Warriors forward Andre Iguodala .
Iguodala, a four-time champion, recently explained his decision to retire from the game in an interview with Andscape’s Marc Spears.
In the interview, Iguodala said, “It’s just the right time. Time started to get limited for me and I didn’t want to put anything in the backseat. I didn’t want to have to try to delegate time anymore. Especially with on the court, off the court with family. A lot. You want to play at a high level. But then family is a lot. My son is 16 and then two girls. So, [I’m] looking forward to seeing them grow up in those important years.”
Iguodala, who was selected with the No. 9 overall pick by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2004 NBA Draft, spent the first eight seasons of his career with the 76ers. He then played for the Denver Nuggets before joining the Warriors.
During his time with the Warriors, Iguodala was part of their incredible run that saw them make five consecutive trips to the NBA Finals, winning three championships. After spending two seasons with the Miami Heat, Iguodala returned to the Warriors for his final two seasons and won another championship.
Iguodala’s impact on the court was significant, particularly during the 2015 NBA Finals when he earned the Finals MVP award for his outstanding defensive performance against LeBron James. He also showcased his offensive prowess, averaging 16.3 points per game on efficient shooting percentages.
Off the court, Iguodala served as a mentor to young players and played a vital role as an unofficial assistant coach.
It is evident that Iguodala’s retirement leaves a void in the NBA, and his contributions to the game will be greatly missed.
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