The Golden State Warriors announced Tuesday afternoon that they will be retiring Andre Iguodala‘s No. 9 jersey ahead of their Feb. 23 contest against the Dallas Mavericks.
Iguodala was a four-time NBA champion, with each title coming as a member of the Warriors (2015, 2017, 2018, 2022). He was named Finals MVP in 2015 after the Warriors defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers in six games. He also helped the Warriors reach the Finals on two other occasions (2016, 2019). Iguodala retired on Oct. 20, 2023 prior to his age-40 season.
“Andre will go down as one of the smartest, shrewdest and most unique and successful players ever to wear a Warriors uniform,” Warriors co-executive chairman and CEO Joe Lacob said in a statement. “Four titles, six Finals appearances, a Finals MVP – exceeded even our wildest imaginations.”
Here’s what to know about his jersey retirement ceremony.
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Iguodala’s career
Although Iguodala’s best years were arguably with the Warriors, he did play eight seasons with the Philadelphia 76ers before heading west. He was named an All-Star once (2012) during that stretch and received Defensive Player of the Year votes six times with Philly.
After joining the Warriors, Iguodala was relegated to the bench, but still played a very pivotal role in…