(Video) Stephen Curry recreates viral meme at Andre Iguodala jersey retirement

NBA star Stephen Curry rolled back the years during his speech towards Warriors legend Andre Iguodala on Sunday.

(Video) Stephen Curry recreates viral meme at Andre Iguodala jersey retirement

Stephen Curry and Andre Iguodala

The Golden State Warriors had an excellent Sunday night. In addition to defeating the Dallas Mavericks 126-102 to get to 5-1, they also paid tribute to Andre Iguodala by retiring his number nine jersey. This was by placing it on the Chase Center rafter. Notably, Stephen Curry captured much attention for his speech towards Iguodala.

After playing for the Warriors from 2013 to 2019, Iguodala returned in 2021, helping the team capture four titles. There were undoubtedly many memorable moments because he is so embedded in the franchise’s culture. During Curry’s speech toward Iguodala, one memory that stood out for him was the viral meme between the former Warrior, Andrew Wiggins, and the retired legend.

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Curry loved the meme so much that he recreated it during his speech, bringing out numerous smirks and laughs from the crowd. For context, Curry was talking about the 2022 NBA Finals Game 3 matchup, During the game, a pumped-up Iguodala can be seen coaching Wiggins, which quickly went viral for the reactions involved in it.

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To this date, fans often find it funny and passionate at the same time. Iguodala was known for his passion on the court. He was a leader on and off the court. No wonder, the Warriors chose to retire his #9 jersey. In the coming years, other cornerstones of the Warriors dynasty like Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green could also follow in the retired player’s footsteps.

Andre Iguodala closed out his final words with bittersweet message toward Stephen Curry

Sunday was somewhat of an emotional and wholesome day if one were a Golden State Warriors fan. Mostly because, on the sports part, the Warriors won against the Dallas Mavericks. Aside from this, it was their legend, Andre Iguodala’s jersey retirement ceremony as well. Notably, Iguodala had a bittersweet message during the final words of his speech.

Andre Iguodala said, “This is the beginning of the Steph Curry celebration,” hinting that Stephen Curry is next in line. When Iguodala said that, Curry grinned and shook his head.

In addition, Curry has acknowledged that he now considers retirement more often, but he has not yet provided a precise retirement date. Curry and the Warriors are aware that he is nearing the end of his career, even if he plays for a few more seasons. Now, it remains to be seen how much more Curry has left in his tank. That is before he calls it a day on the sport he loves the most.