The Golden State Warriors are set to honor Andre Iguodala’s remarkable legacy this Sunday, raising his #9 jersey to the rafters at Chase Center.
The special ceremony will follow the Warriors’ matchup against the Dallas Mavericks.
Iguodala joins an elite group of Warriors legends, becoming only the seventh player in franchise history to have his jersey retired, alongside icons like Wilt Chamberlain, Rick Barry, and Chris Mullin.
The Warriors are pulling out all the stops to celebrate their former star, with players already sporting custom ‘I want Iguodala’ shirts ahead of the ceremony.
Warriors players are repping custom ‘I want Iguodala’ shirts ahead of his jersey retirement today 😂 pic.twitter.com/GXeA1HSMgb
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While Iguodala’s single All-Star selection might seem modest, his impact on the game transcends individual accolades.
He’s in rare company – 13 Hall of Famers never made an All-Star team, and four others matched his lone appearance.
His role in the Warriors’ dynasty proved pivotal, particularly when Steve Kerr made the bold decision to bring him off the bench.
Iguodala embraced this change, and when the stakes were highest in the NBA Finals, he stepped into the starting lineup to take on the challenge of defending LeBron James.
His achievements place him in exceptional company.
Iguodala is among just 12 players in NBA history to combine multiple All-Defensive team selections with four championships and an All-Star appearance – a prestigious group featuring basketball royalty like Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Kobe Bryant.
As his Hall of Fame eligibility approaches in 2027, Iguodala’s place among basketball’s all-time greats appears secure, making this jersey retirement a fitting tribute to his extraordinary career.
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