The Golden State Warriors honored Andre Iguodala on Sunday at the Chase Center following the 126-102 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.
The team raised a banner into the rafters that read ‘Andre Iguodala’ with a predominant No. 9 representing his jersey number.
The Warriors were holding the ceremony on the same day as the game against the Mavericks, which allowed Iguodala’s former teammate Klay Thompson to attend the ceremony. Thompson went to Dallas as a free agent in the summer of 2024, after spending 13 years with the Warriors.
Iguodala joined the Warriors in July 2013 after reportedly declining a five-year deal with the Denver Nuggets. He was eventually sent to Golden State as a part of a sign-and-trade deal that included the Nuggets and the Utah Jazz.
He was named to the 2013-14 All-NBA Defensive first team after his first season with the Warriors before earning Finals MVP for his play against LeBron James and the Miami Heat as the Warriors won the 2015 championship. James had only made 38.1% of his shots against Iguodala, compared to the 44% James had when Iguodala was not on the court.
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Former Warriors general manager Bob Myers and current Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka were present for the ceremony as was Mavericks GM Nico Harrison. Pelinka had served as Iguodala’s agent during his career.
Andre Iguodala thankful for those who impacted his career in Golden State
Iguodala spoke to the crowd during the ceremony and gave a nearly 15-minute speech to express his gratitude to those involved in helping him be successful during his eight years in Golden State.
‘It’s been a wild journey but a beautiful blessing,’ Iguodala said. ‘Everybody that’s on the floor here has made a huge impact on me but for me, this is bigger than just me.’
Stephen Curry reflects on relationship with Andre Iguodala
Golden State star Stephen Curry shared a similar sentiment to the importance of Iguodala deciding to join the Warriors, just months after playing against them in the playoffs.
“You were the first one to choose us and that meant the world for a team that was trying to figure it out,” Curry said.
Steve Kerr on Andre Iguodala’s impact with Warriors
Warriors head coach Steve Kerr shared a story during the ceremony about Iguodala and how he helped compliment the star players on the roster, such as Curry, Thompson and Draymond Green.
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