Quick Info
| Profession | Former Professional Basketball Player, Executive Director of NBPA, Entrepreneur |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 28/01/1984 |
| Age | 42 years |
| Birthplace | Springfield, Illinois |
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Andre Tyler Iguodala is an American former professional basketball player who played 19 seasons in the NBA. He was an NBA All-Star in 2012, a four-time NBA Champion with the Golden State Warriors, NBA Finals MVP in 2015, and a two-time Olympic Gold Medalist. He currently serves as Executive Director of the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA), a position he has held since November 2023. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6'6" |
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| Weight | 215 lbs |
| Position | Forward/Guard (Swingman) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | University of Arizona |
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Personal Life
| Memoir | The Sixth Man (2019, New York Times Best Seller, published by Penguin Random House) |
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| Co-authored Book | IGNITED: A New Model of Activism for a New Generation (with Kimberly Jung and Ryland King) |
Relationships & More
| Business Partners | Evan Turner (Co-founder of New Amendment, a content production company) |
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Family
| Parents | Leonard and Linda Shanklin |
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| Siblings | One brother |
Career
| NBA Draft | 2004, Round 1, Pick 9 (Philadelphia 76ers) |
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| Teams | Philadelphia 76ers, Denver Nuggets, Golden State Warriors, Memphis Grizzlies, Miami Heat |
| Retirement Year | 2023 |
| Career Length | 19 seasons |
| Championships | 4 (Golden State Warriors) |
| Finals Appearances | 6 consecutive Finals (2015-2020) |
| NBA Finals MVP | 2015 |
| All-Star Selections | 2012 |
| All-Defensive Team | 2 selections |
| Olympic Medals | 2 Gold Medals (2010 FIBA World Championship, 2012 Summer Olympics) |
| Notable Contract | August 2008: 6-year, $80 million extension with Philadelphia 76ers |
| Current Role | Executive Director, National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) since 2023 |
| NBPA Roles | Executive Committee Member (2013-2023), First Vice President (2019-2023), Acting Executive Director (November 2023), Executive Director (2023-present) |
Style Quotient
| Known For | Defensive prowess, sixth man role, business acumen, venture capital expertise |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Served on NBPA's Executive Committee from 2013 to 2023 | |
| 2. Named NBPA First Vice President in 2019 | |
| 3. Venture capital investor with portfolio spanning over 50 companies since 2010 | |
| 4. Co-founder and General Partner of MOSAIC, a $200 million early-stage venture capital firm focused on diversity, enterprise, fintech, healthcare, and sports companies | |
| 5. Co-host of Point Forward podcast with Evan Turner, which ranks in top 5 of all sports podcasts | |
| 6. Attended Lanphier High School in Springfield, Illinois | |
| 7. Vice President of NBPA from February 2019 to February 2023 before becoming Acting Executive Director |