Andre Iguodala is an American Basketball sensation who plays for Miami Heat in the NBA at rear and swingman positions. He was born on 28th January 1984 in Springfield, Illinois and considered as one of the best defenders in the NBA history. From his early age, he was interested in basketball and during his high school time, he emerged as one of the best basketball players in the Illinois. After that, he moved to college studies and joined University of Arizona and got chance to play with legends such as Luke Walton and Channing Frye. After 8 seasons with the Philadelphia team, Iguodala was a player in the Denver Nuggets.
Despite having a great season in 2012-2013 for the Denver team, the winger from the state of Illinois, decided to test the free agent market and joined the team of the Golden State Warriors. In the 2014/2015 season, he dreamed of the long-awaited NBA title after 12 seasons, and even won the MVP award in the finals for his efficient defense of LeBron James in the last three matches. This feat made Iguodala the first prize winner who did not start any play during the regular season. After the 2018/2019 NBA season ended, where he was runner-up with the Golden State Warriors.
Andre Iguodala Trade:
Upon losing in the finals to the Toronto Raptors, Iguodala was switched to the Memphis Grizzlies in 2019. However, according to recent reports, he was traded to Miami Heat and Grizzlies will get Justice Winslow. Andre will sign $30 million contract for two years and we will see him in the jersey of Miami Heat during season 2021-2022.
Andre Iguodala Biography |
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| Real Name | Andre Tyler Iguodala |
| Birth Date | January 28, 1984 |
| Age | 36 years |
| Birth Place | Springfield, Illinois |
| Nationality | American |
| Profession | basketball player |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Sun sign | Aquarius |
Andre Iguodala Height, Weight and Body Measurement |
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| Height | in feet inches – 6’ 6” – in centimeters – 198 cm |
| Weight | in Kilograms – 98 kg – in Pounds – 215 lbs |
| Chest Size | 47 Inches |
| Waist Size | 36 Inches |
| Biceps Size | 16 Inches |
| Shoe Size | 18 (US) |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Body Type | Athletic |
| Sexual Orientation | Straight |
Qualification/Education |
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| School | Lanphier High School |
| College | The University of Arizona |
Family |
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| Father | Leonard Shanklin |
| Mother | Linda Shanklin |
| Sister | – |
| Brother | Frank Iguodala |
Andre Iguodala Affairs (Relationship Status) |
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| What is Andre Iguodala marital status? (single, married, in relation or divorce) | Married |
| How many children does Andre Iguodala have? (name) | Two (Andre Iguodala Jr., London Iguodala) |
| Is Andre Iguodala having any relationship affair? | No |
| Is Andre Iguodala gay? | No |
| Who is Andre Iguodala wife? (name) | Christina Gutierrez |
Favorite Things |
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| First TV Show | Pardon the Interruption (2008) |
| Watch Brand | Richard Mille |
| Cook Show | Chopped |
Andre Iguodala Net Worth :
As a veteran of NBA for almost 15 years, Andre is no doubt a very dedicated person. His net worth is estimated to be around $50 million because in 2019-2020 he was at 69th spot in the highest paid NBA player and received about $17 million from salary. During basketball career he garnered about $151 million and also likes to invest money wisely.
Trivia: Important Facts about Andre Iguodala:
- He was born and raised up in Springfield, Illinois and resides in Bay Area.
- Apart from basketball, he likes to play Golf and video games.
- He is an avid reader and Malcom Galdwell is his favourite author.
- At the time of 2011 NBA Lockout, he was intern at Merrill Lynch.
- He doesn’t like to be called with nicknames except his mates and close ones.
- Nate Robinson defeated him in the slam dunk competition as Andre missed 14 consecutive ducks.
- Playing from Warriors, he won three NBA championships and also got the MVP in the NBA Finals 2015.
- He was included in the NBA All Star in 2012 and also twice in NBA All Defensive.
- Despite making so much money, he thinks that money is overrated.
