On Friday, the Golden State Warriors filled one of their open roster spots with a familiar face. In a special announcement during his podcast “Point Forward” with Evan Turner, Andre Iguodala revealed his decision to re-sign with the Warriors for his 19th season in the NBA.
Via @pointforward on Twitter:
The big decision, straight from the source.
Andre and @thekidet break down what went into the call that Iguodala wrestled with all summer.
Special Pod: https://t.co/VbuT7poHQn pic.twitter.com/18w4Iqrpkr
— Point Forward (@pointforward) September 23, 2022
After spending back-to-back seasons in South Beach with the Miami Heat, Iguodala made his return to the Warriors for the 2021-22 campaign. In 31 games, the veteran forward averaged four points on 38% shooting from the floor with 3.7 assists and 3.2 rebounds in 19.5 minutes per contest.
Prior to his move to the Heat, Iguodala spent six seasons in Golden State, winning three NBA championships. In 2015, Iguodala was crowned NBA Finals Most Valuable Player in a series against LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Following the announcement of his return to the defending champs for the 2022-23 season, the NBA Twitter community weighed in with different reactions. Here’s a look at what and analysts were saying about Iguodala’s decision.
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The big decision, straight from the source.
Andre and @thekidet break down what went into the call that Iguodala wrestled with all summer.
Special Pod: https://t.co/VbuT7poHQn pic.twitter.com/18w4Iqrpkr
— Point Forward (@pointforward) September 23, 2022
Andre Iguodala announces on his Point Forward podcast that he’s re-signing with the Golden State Warriors for his 19th NBA season. “I’m letting you know now, Steph, this the last one.” pic.twitter.com/cfVLFSXkJ2
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) September 23, 2022
Golden State Warriors last 8 seasons:
Had Andre Iguodala:
Made NBA Finals
Made NBA Finals
Made NBA Finals
Made NBA Finals
Made NBA Finals
Made NBA FinalsDidn't have Andre Iguodala:
Missed NBA Playoffs
Missed NBA Playoffs— Ben Stinar (@BenStinar) September 23, 2022
Andre Iguodala fills the Warriors’ 14th roster spot just ahead of training camp. https://t.co/oqlaaHUULt
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) September 23, 2022
Dynasty Day Care (2023) starring Andre Iguodala #DubNation pic.twitter.com/Q4KPAQGdYg
— Randy Dumalig (@RanDumNBA) September 23, 2022
Andre Iguodala plays basketball…..for the Warriors this season. 💪🏾
— Dr. Nirav Pandya, M.D. (@DrNiravPandya) September 23, 2022
With Andre Iguodala back for another season, the Warriors will enter camp tomorrow with one available roster spot. Let the games begin.
— C.J. Holmes 🦹🏾♂️ (@CjHolmes22) September 23, 2022
My favorite quote from Andre Iguodala’s return announcement: “I’m letting you know now, Steph, this the last one.” 😆 You just now how much love there is in that Warriors locker room for Andre, I’m sure they were all pushing him to come back. #dubnation
— Kylen Mills (@KylenMills) September 23, 2022
Gary Payton II to Andre Iguodala on his return: “Run it back OG” pic.twitter.com/c83BEU3Bas
— Dalton Johnson (@DaltonJ_Johnson) September 23, 2022
Andre Iguodala's veteran minimum is worth $2,905,851 with a cap/tax hit of $1,836,090. He will become an unrestricted free agent in 2023 with early bird rights.
The Warriors training camp roster is now full with 14 guaranteed contracts, 2 two-ways, and 4 training camp invites.
— GSWCBA (@gswcba) September 23, 2022
Andre Iguodala announced "this is the last one" and he'll be returning to the Warriors for his 19th NBA season 💪 @andre
🏀 NBA All-Star
🏀 NBA Finals MVP
🏀 4× NBA Champion
🏀 NBA All-Rookie First Team
🏀 NBA All-Defensive First Team
🏀 NBA All-Defensive Second Team pic.twitter.com/c844jDMJZy— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) September 23, 2022
Andre Iguodala has decided to run it back with the champs 🏆
He's announced his return to the Warriors for his 19th NBA season. pic.twitter.com/cqkRaH0oOk
— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) September 23, 2022
Fun Fact: Jonathan Kuminga was a 1 year old when Andre Iguodala was drafted. pic.twitter.com/GGQ0BAdrr9
— StatMuse (@statmuse) September 23, 2022
Iguodala in 18 seasons:
— All-Star
— 2x All-Defense
— 4x NBA Champion
— Finals MVPYear 19 coming. pic.twitter.com/Sg1kUuIDeM
— StatMuse (@statmuse) September 23, 2022
Iguodala is coming back for a 19th season pic.twitter.com/Bzp4T9fgIi
— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) September 23, 2022
Warriors had been feeling good about Iguodala's return for the last few weeks. That Iguodala came into HQ to talk with Celebrini a few times was a huge tipoff for everybody.
Plus, as @ThompsonScribe says, who can say no to Steph? https://t.co/8VyNxmGDoq
— Tim Kawakami (@timkawakami) September 23, 2022
Andre Iguodala’s veteran presence is so crucial for young guys like Wiseman, Poole, Kuminga, and Moody
His presence was just as important for Andrew Wiggins this past season pic.twitter.com/e87vLgJVNN
— Jay💎 (@HoodieCurry) September 23, 2022
Iggy’s experience to JK and MM 📈🫡 pic.twitter.com/kqQ0wFwphk
— UG(SCDG) (@SCDG2330) September 23, 2022
