“This body just wouldn’t hold up” Andre Iguodala makes honest confession on possible retirement rumors
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Andre Iguodala at his press conference
Andre Iguodala, the four-time NBA champion, is well aware that his career is coming to an end. After leading the Warriors in winning three championships, he departed the organisation to join the Heat for a few seasons before returning. And now that he’s a champion once more, Iguodala is thinking on his career and his future as a 38-year-old veteran in the game.
Iguodala recently discussed his plans to retire as he confessed that he hasn’t made up his mind regarding whether or not to participate next season. As a seasoned mentor and ‘unofficial’ assistant coach, the veteran was an essential element of Golden State’s NBA Finals run. In his 18th season in the NBA, Iguodala has fought a variety of injuries. He didn’t make the choice on the rare occasion, since he had considered retiring in 2017.
A memorable Finals run for Andre Iguodala and the Warriors.
The Warriors re established their dynasty with a 103-90 victory against the Boston Celtics in Game 6, although the team had not faced such low expectations since Curry’s first title in 2015. Following the departure of Kevin Durant and the lengthy absence of Klay Thompson due to injury, the Warriors went on a two-year break in the NBA Finals, while Curry coped with his own set of problems.
Andre Iguodala was a member of Steve Kerr’s renowned “death lineup” and won all four Warriors rings. In 2015, the former All-Star received the Finals MVP award for his outstanding two-way performance. Iggy has mostly served as a bench coach in 2022 as his defensive prowess and leadership have been important in the Warriors’ ability to integrate their young players into the team’s core.
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Iggy teases retirement after Game 6 of the NBA Finals.
4 time NBA champion and 2015 Bill Russell Finals MVP Andre Iguodala was skeptical when asked about possible retirement from the NBA. The 38-year old veteran played an important part in the Warriors’ Playoff and Finals run, being his second stint with the team after he left the organization in 2019. “I had really good days this year, but the body just wouldn’t hold up. But I knew that I could still be impactful and I still knew that we couldn’t let this year get by.” Iguodala said in his presser.
Andre Iguodala isn’t a superstar, so the Warriors can afford to lose him this summer but Iggy has been a valuable element of the squad for years, as seen by his 2015 Finals MVP award. It’s difficult to predict whether Iguodala will return to Golden State next season. If he decides to return for another season, the Warriors are sure to welcome him back with open arms.
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