NBA: Andre Iguodalas Case for 2015 Finals MVP
They inserted veteran Andre Iguodala into the starting lineup, and finally found the spark this team was missing. The Warriors found their pace, controlled the game from pretty much the get-go, and knotted the series at 2-2, with a convincing 103-82.
Photos: Golden State Warriors ANDRE IGUODALA
If youre viewing on a mobile device click here. Andre Iguodala, born January 28, 1984 in Springfield, Illinois, went on to the University of Arizona after graduating Lanphier High School in Springfield. Iguodala played at Arizona for two years when he .
Warriors make first big adjustment: Start ANDRE IGUODALA over Bogut
The Warriors needed to so something to shake up the pace. This Warriors new starting lineup has been +18.8 points per 48 minutes in the Finals, but played just 20 minutes. They were +19.7 per 48 minute in the regular season but only played just more.
WATCH: Warriors push the pace, ANDRE IGUODALA dunks
The Golden State Warriors elected to start Andre Iguodala in favor of Andrew Bogut on Thursday for Game 4, going small and running as much as possible. The results werent great early, as they fell behind 7-0. Golden State then went on a run, though.
Andre Iguodala credits Aaron McKie after slowing LeBron.
Andre Iguodala played a pivotal role in the Warriors Game 1 victory over LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers. He credited Aaron McKie.
Andre Iguodala Lifts the Warriors to a Higher Level
Andre Iguodala, a versatile 29-year-old former All-Star, is a key reason Golden State looks like a team primed for a deep playoff run.. Keeping Score column holds that Golden State Warriors swingman Andre Iguodala is a key factor in his teams playoff chances, despite fact that his numbers are down overall.
Warriors ANDRE IGUODALA tries to high-five Cavaliers James Jones after Jones.
Andre Iguodala was a surprise starter for the Warriors in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, and after a slow start, the team was rewarded for its decision. Iguodala led all scorers with nine first-quarter points, and Golden State led 31-24 after the first 12.
N.B.A.s Best Lineups Are Falling Apart
Weve reached the midway point of the N.B.A. season, a time at which evaluations of teams across the league become concrete. The fortunes of any team can still change, but the half-season of precedent weve just witnessed will be the grounds on which claims for contention are made. This is the time during which we realize how far some teams and players have come and how quickly success can be taken away.. The N.B.A.s most effective lineups are falling victim to injury or possible trades.
ANDRE IGUODALAs perfect basketball place is shutting down LeBron James in the.
For Game 4, Steve Kerr decided to make a rare lineup change, inserting Iguodala for Andrew Bogut, Iguodalas first start of the season. The impact was obvious immediately: The game was freer and faster for the Warriors, who hit 100 points in regulation.
ANDRE IGUODALA Soars for Majestic Dunk in Transition vs. Cavaliers in Game 4
Golden State forward Draymond Green hit a running Andre Iguodala with the inbounds pass, and Iguodala finished thanks in part to a clear path to the basket. The dunk cut the Cavaliers lead down to 14-9 with just under eight minutes left in the first.
Three New Stars in 3-Point Land
The addition of a consistent 3-point shot is one of the great off-season glamor moves in the world of N.B.A. player development, akin to adding 15 pounds of muscle, or a non-point guard claiming to have put in work on his ball-handling. But theres good reason for teams and players to value the extension of range back to the 3-point arc; although the long ball is certainly chic, its also an incredibly efficient shot and a facilitator for an established halfcourt offense.. DeRozan, George, and Iguodala have all improved from beyond the arc this season.
Denver in Overdrive
. The Denver Nuggets are really fast. How far will that take them?
Fuck Yeah ANDRE IGUODALA Deserves All This Shine
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Is ANDRE IGUODALA mocking LeBron James by faking an.
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The Nuggets Have a Streak of Their Own
. Thanks to a balanced scoring attack, the Denver Nuggets have won 13 consecutive games, a club record, even without a high-scoring star.
Biggest Surprise For the Sixers Also Goes by A. I.
Before every game at the University of Arizona, Andre Iguodala watched the 1998 movie He Got Game, looking for inspiration. Iguodala would cut it off at the same scene: right after Ray Allens character, Jesus Shuttlesworth, walked off the playground and went on to win his high school state championship. Now that Iguodala is in his second year with the Philadelphia 76ers, he watches the movie about once a week. But his inspiration comes from another A. I. -- Allen Iverson.. BIGGEST SURPRISE FOR THE SIXERS
Andre Iguodala did whatever was necessary to help the.
Iguodala came off the bench to slow down LeBron James and provide an unexpected spark in the NBA Finals for Golden State.
ANDRE IGUODALA, Warriors bounce back to even series with Cavs 2-2
Bold or desperate: Looking for a spark, Warriors coach Steve Kerr started forward Andre Iguodala instead of center Andrew Bogut. It was Iguodalas first start of the season, and the Warriors small ball starting lineup led to a quicker pace, better.
Andre Iguodala loses a shoe, still buries a 3 - SBNation.com
So, get out there and practice. Kick off one shoe and play basketball the Andre Iguodala way. With the Iguodala method, youll be shooting one-shoe-ers in the NBA Finals in no time!
Five Players Will Battle for Final Three Spots on Mens Basketball Team
. Nine players are locked in and eight are sidelined, simplifying the decisions to be made by Jerry Colangelo and Mike Krzyzewski.
Is Andre Iguodala mocking LeBron James by faking an injury?
Trevor Ariza seems to think so.. That was funny. ��� trevorariza (@TrevorAriza) June 12, 2015. Super https://t.co/tdAj6UtmGV. ��� trevorariza (@TrevorAriza) June 12, 2015. Remember: Andre has done this before. (h/t @BenCelestino).. Cannot Contact .
Who Was ANDRE IGUODALA Trolling Last Night?
Andre Iguodala played a hell of a game last night, scoring 22 points as a key component of the Warriors deadly small-ball unit. He also sprinkled some not-so-subtle trolling into his performance late in the third quarter.
Steph Curry and Andre Iguodala transcript: ���I feel like were pretty confident.
Talked to Lee at length during his gaggle session, he was very insightful, and Ill post that transcript in a bit. But I also was at the Stephen Curry and Andre Iguodala podium session, which was as good a read of this teams attitude as anything: Curry.
Fuck Yeah ANDRE IGUODALA Deserves All This Shine
Watching Andre Iguodala bust his ass in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, scrambling around screens and harrying LeBron post-ups, totally thriving within the confines of his game, was one of the happiest and unlikeliest things to happen this postseason. Andre .
At 0-6, Nets Off to Worst Start in Franchise History
Andre Iguodala scored 16 points, including a late 3-pointer to give the 76ers the lead and send the short-handed Nets to their worst start in franchise history.
Andre Iguodala Should See More Time Guarding LeBron.
The Warriors should look no further than Andre Iguodala to slow down LeBron James.
Andre Iguodala gets rejected, congratulates James Jones.
Andre Iguodala got his shot completely erased by James Jones, who swatted it out of bounds. Iguodala showed a moment of impressive sportsmanship by reaching out to Jones to high five him. but Jones wasnt too��.
Andre Iguodala, Warriors Humble Cavaliers To Tie Series.
If the Warriors do go on to win, many would argue that Andre Iguodala deserves that MVP honor. Hes been consistent when Steph Curry has been shaky. Tonight, he scored 22 points while guarding James. MORE ON THE��.
ANDRE IGUODALA comes up huge in Game 1 - Business Insider
Once the Cleveland Cavaliers got the ball back with 26 seconds left and the score tied 98-98 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, everyone in the building knew LeBron James was going to take the final shot. That included Andre��.
In Philadelphia, Knicks Find They Can’t Stand Prosperity
In case anyone had been fooled by the Knicks’ three straight victories, Saturday’s game offered a reminder that expectations are best kept modest.
Was Andre Iguodala Trolling LeBron James With This Fake.
Andre Iguodala might have tried to give some dap to James Jones but he didnt show any love for LeBron James ��� well, atleast thats what me, Trevor Ariza and the internet thinks. bil-iggy-troll. Iggy also dropped a��.
Why Nene Should Be in Demand
Free agency officially begins on Dec. 9, but the chase has already begun. There are no traditional superstars in the bunch, but the best relative talents will still land maximum or near-max contracts under the leagues new collective bargaining agreement. Heres look at one of the terrific -- if likely overpaid -- candidates for such a deal.. Nene has not been paid at the level of a star, but he has played like one.
Klay Thompson and Andre Iguodala Connect on High-Flying Alley-Oop in Game 2
After the Cleveland Cavaliers silenced the Oracle Arena crowd late in the second quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals, Klay Thompson and Andre Iguodala gave Golden State Warriors fans a reason to get loud. With a little over three minutes remaining in.
Reality About to Hit 76ers
I regret to inform you, adoring basketball public, that the franchise once known as the Philadelphia 76ers has been completely eviscerated. Im truly sorry for your loss.. Despite a recent string of success, the real Philadelphia 76ers are about to show themselves and the news is not good.
Andre Iguodala Hits Shoeless Three - Screengrabber
This game has been too entertaining to take much time off for highlights, but Andre Iguodala hitting a three sin zapato is worth another look.
Andre Iguodala On Guarding LeBron James: I Learned.
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ANDRE IGUODALA on guarding LeBron, playing with Bogut, the.
OAKLAND���Andre Iguodala doesnt always love speaking at length to reporters, but when he does, hes almost always very much worth listening to. He just doesnt have any excess babble about him. Always right to the point,��.
Philadelphia Has the Best Lineup and It Isnt Enough
The Philadelphia 76ers dont have a go-to scorer, a promising core, a positive salary cap outlook, or the hope of championship contention in the near future. What they do have, however - as was pointed out by John Schuhmann of NBA.com -- is the single most effective lineup in the league.. Philadelphias small-ball lineup is the most effective in the N.B.A., but the Sixers still struggle due to complications elsewhere in their rotation.
The U.S. Team Stays Undefeated, if Underwhelming
The United States basketball team improved to 3-0 in the world championships after a narrow victory over Brazil on Monday.
After a Return to Winning, the 76ers May Be in Need of an Overhaul
Philadelphia knocked off Chicago in the opening round and stretched Boston to a Game 7, but now comes the hard part — turning the Sixers into a consistent championship contender.
Iguodala a Towering Presence for Warriors in Game One
While Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson led the Golden State Warriors in scoring during a gripping win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in the opener to the NBA Finals, reserve Andre Iguodala was the teams unsung hero.
ANDRE IGUODALA replaces Andrew Bogut in Warriors starting lineup
Warriors coach Steve Kerr has turned to sixth man Andre Iguodala, who hasnt started all season, to replace center Andrew Bogut in the Warriors starting lineup for Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night.
Andre Iguodalas perfect basketball place is shutting down.
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76ers Pin Fourth Loss In Row On Magic
Andre Iguodala had 14 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to their third straight win, 74-69, over the visiting Orlando Magic on Monday. Dwight Howards 17 points and 11 rebounds were not enough in the Magics fourth straight loss.. NBA Roundup: Philadelphia 76ers defeat Orlando Magic, 74-69; other NBA scores noted. (M)
Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert called out ANDRE IGUODALA and Draymond Green on.
By now, the NBA has admitted that its referees missed a few calls in the final minutes of the Cleveland Cavaliers Game 2 win over the Golden State Warriors. Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert, however, has not yet been appeased, and decided to go after two .
Warriors start Andre Iguodala over Andrew Bogut Game 4.
The Golden State Warriors will bring Andrew Bogut off the bench and start small with Andre Iguodala in the front court, along with the usual Harrison Barnes and Draymond Green. Steve Kerr wants the Warriors to increase��.
ANDRE IGUODALA crosses up LeBron James, throws down.
Dang, Iggy. Guess youre doing just fine with the whole world watching. Iguodala wasnt done. He forced a James turnover then finished with another massive flush to finish the third quarter.
The Nuggets Are a Puzzle
. The Denver Nuggets were entertaining and successful last season, but have had a slow start this season.
U.S. Olympic Basketball Roster Is Versatile, but Not Tall
Blake Griffin, James Harden and Andre Iguodala made the final cut as Coach Mike Krzyzewski announced the roster for the United States Olympic basketball team.. United States men’s basketball team announced its Olympic roster, filling the three spots it had remaining; Blake Griffin, James Harden and the Andre Iguodala are added to the nine players who had already secured a spot; all three will play in their first Olympics.
Stephen Curry, Andre Iguodala help Warriors knot Finals vs. Cavs at..
Looking for a spark, Kerr decided to go small with his starting lineup, putting Iguodala at forward, moving Green to center and benching struggling big man Andrew Bogut. Kerr initially said he wouldnt make any changes but went with a lineup that.
Sixers Come Alive After Halftime and Even the Series
PHILADELPHIA -- Andre Iguodala recognized the reality: the Philadelphia 76ers entered Friday needing to even their Eastern Conference semifinal series by beating the Boston Celtics in Game 4. And to do that, all they had to overcome was a 15-point halftime deficit. After being dominated early, the 76ers rallied to earn an unlikely 92-83 win.. Philadelphia 76ers defeat Boston Celtics, 92-83, to even NBA Eastern Conference semifinals, 2-2. Photo (M)
Turnaround Puts 76ers on Knicks Heels
While everyone seems to be talking about the Knicks and their newest acquisition, Carmelo Anthony, not much attention has been paid to the Philadelphia 76ers, who are quietly only 1.5 games behind New York for the sixth seed in the East.. At 30-30 after a 3-13 start, the 76ers are only 1.5 games behind the Knicks for sixth place in the Eastern Conference.