Andre Iguodala

Andre Tyler Iguodala (born January 28, 1984 in Springfield, Illinois) is an American professional basketball player who plays for the Philadelphia 76ers of the NBA. Iguodala, a 6'6", 207-pound (1.98 m, 94 kg) swingman, was selected 9th overall in the 2004 NBA Draft out of the University of Arizona. He was named first team All-Rookie in 2005 and started on the rookie team during the Rookie Challenge portion of All-Star Weekend. Iguodala played at Arizona for two years and in the 2003-2004 season collected three triple-doubles joining Jason Kidd as the only two players in Pac-10 history to post two or more triple-doubles in the same season. Iguodala is known for his athleticism and already holds a reputation as one of the best individual defenders in the NBA. He was the only rookie in the 2004-2005 NBA season to record a triple double. Until February, 2005, he wore jersey number ..4, but graciously allowed new 76ers member Chris Webber to wear it instead, as Webber traditionally had worn that number throughout his college career and most of his professional career. Iguodala subsequently switched to wearing number ..9. During his first year with the Philadelphia 76ers, he was the only 76er to play and start all 82 games plus 5 playoff games. He earned a reputation as a superb defender and a “Vince-Carter-Like” dunker. Andre Iguodala proved that he could do everything – he was the only rookie and 76er to record a triple-double during the 2004-2005 NBA season, despite averaging 9 points per game and 5.7 rebounds per game. His efforts were rewarded when he was named to the All-Rookie First Team. His all around play has already earned him comparisons with all-time great Scottie Pippen – something Andre considers a compliment. The only way Andre can go is up: As of December 21st, 2005, he has already improved his scoring, rebounding, assists, field goal percentage, free throw percentage, trimmed his turnovers down and has an increased role on the team. On Jan. 22,2006, Andre scored the buzzer beating basket at a home game against Minesota Timberwolves.