Andre Iguodala: Iverson replacement, glue guy ... Weirdest Finals MVP
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- čas přidán 15. 06. 2024
- Andre Iguodala will be remembered as the glue guy on one of the greatest teams in basketball history. So instrumental was Andre that he got an unusual award: NBA Finals MVP of the 2015 champion Golden State Warriors. Not Steph, not Klay, not Draymond ... Andre Iguodala.
It was weird, for sure, but if you remember where Andre came from, it's kinda perfect. Long before he was The Other Warrior, he actually set out to be a glue guy, and got to play that role on some of his earliest teams. In between, Iguodala was pushed to play a wholly different role: star, and leading scorer. Iguodala had to figure out several prior versions of himself before he became the one history will remember. Let's meet those prior, alternate Andre Iguodalas in the Prism.
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Directed and edited by Jiazhen Zhang
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I Want Iguodala !
Ok Max
Fate of the universe
home means nevada
@@Fliangdeath ray pointed at earth
we all want him to take the game winning shot
Dude was really a playmaker, scorer, and defense guy. Amazing how he could just turn himself into something his team needed.
I mean he could also hit shots when the team needed it to be honest
I mean like jumpshots he’s not a great shooter but he can hit shots in clutch time
Playmaker scorer defender and athlete clutch shooter best type glue guy you can have
Y’all realize he still on the team right
@@jimbobfisher8904 Yeah but everybody knows it's as a figure head. He's probably the one who kept em together after Draymond's punch.
Can we take a second to appreciate how smart Iggy was/is. In the 2012-13 season he looked at the Warriors, a franchise that had only made the playoffs once in 18 years, a team with a bunch of young unproven talent led by a skinny kid with bad ankles, and saw something special happening. Dudes a genius.
He pulled a KD before KD lol
He also played with Steph in the 2010 FIBA world championships and saw glimpses of his greatness there.
No he just got lucky
@@drphot6050 That’s not a KD lol
I agree he reminds me of James Jones who went to like 8 finals with bron and now is on the suns front office
As a heat fan, andre’s contribution to our bubble team was HUGE… his Gel guy attitude was exactly what we needed for jimmy, bam and Tyler to takeoff… he always hit the right shot and did enough for the stars to takeoff
He also put Giannis on lock in the playoffs that year
That's playing for percentages not stats Andre probably was an All Stars because his percentages are Hall of Fame worthy in 3rd and 4Qtr moments across the board.
In the game of basketball most people are taught to care about stats Andre was a percentages guy but I think he only subconsciously knows that.
in efficiency killers Andre can make Top6 all time in all categories he's a destroyer everyone sleeps on who had health conflicts.
Brooo. Iggy did have a good lil stint in the bubble.
As a sixers fan I’m so glad iggy got that finals mvp it was like the perfect storybook ending for a past Philly guy when we were going through the process
Also as a person who looks up to the Scottie’s and role players iggys finals mvp is extra special
Side note: In my opinion, some of Iverson’s more efficient and best seasons came after they got Iguodala. He also averaged more assists in those years than in the earlier 2000’s.
When I looked up some NBA Action Top 10 plays of the week from 2005 and 2006, I saw a fair amount of AI to AI plays.
It was ridiculous though.
Didn't deserve it tho🤷🏿♂️
But he didn’t deserve it tho 😂😂😂
He was never not beloved in Philly, pretty sure one fan said that and he claimed he got it all the time
A good team/organisation isn't all eye candy/charisma. You need those that do the hard yards and set things in place for the ones with the spotlight to shine. Someone who doesn't flex their ego and would rather be the one filling in the gaps. Not all contributions are as obvious. Props to him.
This is where the brilliance lives! Nailed it !
Iggy and IMO Draymond dont get talked about enough when talking about the warriors dynasty.
The Warriors have had a long list of those dudes Bogut, Barnes, Livingston,Lee, McGee, West, Barbossa, Looney, and a bunch who's names I can't remember.
thank you glad someone noticed it.
Hell of a legacy he's built for himself. 🙏
I think he will remain as the only player to win Finals MVP without even starting in the regular season. Let's not forget he once had to play alongside Allen Iverson and learn something from him.
giving him MVP is like giving LeBron MVP without actually giving it to him
@@repulse_or not giving it to bubble AD
@@titancheat AD probably deserved that but this is worse. it's based on the narrative that curry had a bad series (completely wrong, had one bad game and otherwise shot over 45% from 3 on his usual volume) and that iguadala locked up lebron. somebody could in principle win finals MVP off their defense, but only if they're going bill Russel mode, one-on-one defense in the modern NBA in general is overrated
@@repulse_ Which was pretty much the intent behind giving it to him.
@@repulse_Which he could have gotten
A prism on Udonis Haslem could be really cool
Undrafted, 3 time champion, heat culture, 20 years in the league
We need it! And Jersey retirement… talk about the fact that he played a MAJOR role in all 3 championship teams.. people act like he didn’t play at all lol
Always laughed at the term “glue guy” as if he eats glue while riding with the team 😂
Enjoy laughing alone little one!
@@klausbachmann2633 that's why his comment has 13 likes. because he's laughing alone. 🤡
"Iggy rides the short bus"
😂😂
@@klausbachmann2633 enjoy this ratio little one!
Andre Iguodala is one of my favorite players.
Despite being a star player, he accepted a bench start,
I was moved to see him contribute to the NBA conquest, he is exactly the ideal role player.
And manu
Andre is a percentages killer in the 3rd and 4th he just doesn't know he is 1 of the Greatest in this area.
What an amazing episode to see of a player you won’t usually see a great production team like you guys cover. This is wonderful to watch.
This channel truly is a treasure
My thoughts exactly. This was so well done- so smooth and insightful on a player that's so easily overlooked. Great production all around.
And now, he just announced his retirement. Thank you, Andre.
One of the most underrated players in NBA history.
You should do one on Shaun Livingston's quest as high school draft pick (I went to Peoria Central too!) to promising star, the knee injury and return to being a prime bench player for the Warriors.
Good lord Shaun’s a hell of a what if
Talk about automatic, his turn around mid range Is the most technically perfect shot I’ve ever seen.
Another 04 draftee coincidentally enough
He was a more skilled Ben Simmons type. Didn’t shoot that well , but serviceable if needed. Having that type of length playing PG is a real rarity . I would abuse kids with him in nba 2k11 playing as the underrated bobcats! Gerald Wallace , Stephen Jackson Shaun Livingston Dj Augustine tyrus Thomas . All under rated glitches in that game if you really knew how to play! All the scrubs would pick the Lakers, heat, Spurs maybe Boston.. and they would get stomped out by the horribly rated Charlotte bobcats haha . Them and the hawks were my squad! Maybe a little Carmelo with the Denver nuggets . Great times man
It's very funny that he left the warriors and went to another finals while the warriors missed the playoffs 2 seasons in a row. Then he goes back to the warriors and they immediately win another championship.
He almost won in the bubble with Miami as well
@@ginonunez6954 y sure
Been really fun to watch my hometown guy’s rise to fame. From stealing a friend’s bike when he was 8, to NBA Finals MVP, Iggy really has done it all!
did u ever get ur bike back?
@@chronomenter My friend never got it back, but now he has a fun story to tell people!
217 gang
Iggy is like the ultimate prism guy. There have been so many different ways he's apply himself from team to team.
Nice homage to Iggy, who has always understood who he is as a player and always done whatever his team needs to win; a very smart man. I look forward to hearing his Hall of Fame induction speech.
Wow! I never even thought about that, yeah those accolades are a Hall of Fame lock! 4 rings, 1 finals MVP and an all star appearance? Anyone with 2 rings where you play a big role is almost a guaranteed Hall of Fame induction, and Iggy had 3-4! Plus the finals MVP? Yup that's a HOF Career
i am zooted did that make any sense
@@PresterJohn420 zooted?
@@CHlEFFINhigh
Putting Iggy in the HOF would WATER IT DOWN, Not an actual Hall of Famer!
@@johndad8402 There are already several Hall of Famers who are less deserving than Iggy.
This was so well done. Captures the entire arc of Igoudala’s career.
I got goosebumps watching this. Iggy is indeed a Warrior!
Bro he's shredded. Never noticed that.
Dude knew what he wanted, stayed true to himself and is now probably a future hall of famer because of that.
When he needed to come up clutch he did. Came up with a FMVP, stole the ball from Westbrook to take the lead, scored 20 points in game 5 against the cavs, was playing amazing in the 2018 playoffs before injury, 2019 finals came up with a huge 3 in game 2 and scored 22 in game 6. Scored 15 points in game 6 against the Celtics to go finals. Was a huge mentor to Wiggins and Gary Payton to how to play defense. Now he’s a 4 time NBA championship plus a future HOF.
Always been a genuine supporter of this man. Hated the media calling him a.i because you could see he was different. Iggy was him. He helped you win. Hard to compare him to other guys because he is the meaning of carving your path. Didn't join a super team. He joined a unproven squad of elite players and showed leader within him on a team with huge potential. And got the job done when he looked ready to retire
It really hurt the 76ers that he didn’t develop into a superstar, but he did become a serviceable role player on a championship team
I named a cat of mine “iggy” because of him. Literally my favorite athlete of all sports of all time. Always classy
An excellent choice for an excellent kitty!
I'm a life long Lakers fan, but I admire the warriors loyalty and family like atmosphere. Just look how they kept klay and just got gp2 back.
Complete opposite of the Lakers really.
Iguodala will always be the silent, multi-faceted operator in every team he plays on. That's the one quality that I liked about him
Y’all just made me a huge fan of Iggy, all love to you guy for the hard work you put into each video for our entertainment ❤️
I grew up watching him play for Philly. We tried making him a 20+ ppg scorer but it just wasn't him. I was so ecstatic when he won his first ring and finals MVP! Well deserved
The Sixers had a low key squad in Iggy's last year. (2011-12) Jrue Holiday, Lou Williams, Elton Brand, Thaddeus Young, and Nikola Vucevic. Lou Williams lead them in PPG at 14.9 and Elton Brand was 5th at 11.0. Everyone in their rotation had a positive defensive rating and they were 3rd overall. They were 5th in SRS. They beat the Bulls after Derrick Rose went down (Still a good ass team) and pushed Boston to a game 7. The Celtics then lost in 7 games to Miami. Brand was a little too old and everyone else besides Iggy was a little too young but that was a talented team.
They could have added Cousin
Dude’s one of the greatest swiss army knives 😤I WANT IGUADOLA
Was super happy when we got iggy since to me he was a great pro who took his craft seriously and played the game the right way.
Figured he would be a great example for our young guys to learn from. As much as i thought his signing would help us tremendously, never did i even remotely consider it would have the impact it ended up having.
A true story of knowing yourself all along. I was gutted when he was traded from the 76ers, but looking back? Wow, what a career for a player I loved watching for his scrapiness and humility.
Not a Warriors fan (more of a fan down the street at the State Capital) but I really admire Andre Igoudala on the Warriors. that Finals MVP was much deserved. I like that you guys were giving him love on this video.
also as a Kings fan, I feel like our version of Andre Iguodala... is actually... Harrison Barnes (who was an Iguoudala team mate on that championship team and with the success we are having this season. H.B. is just that solid veteran person a glue you may say on a young squad.
It wasn't
I know we want Iguodala to take the game-winning shot, but forreal a prime Iggy would be so helpful for this current Warriors team!
"I WANT IGUODALA!" will always be iconic to me as a NBA fan. another W for Secret Base
The Fate of the Universe call is one of the best takes in sports history.
Iggy honestly shouldn't compare himself to Pippen. He's a better locker room presence, and he has a future in coaching. While maybe not on Pippen's tier, Iggy's versatility goes beyond just his skillset, and he should give himself more credit.
Iguodala earning a starting role right away in his rookie year was kind of a surprising and funny story. The Sixers had Glenn "Big Dog" Robinson at SF who was one of the better mid-range scorers of his generation, and who had only just turned 32 and was coming off of a year where he still averaged a very respectable 16.6 ppg as the second fiddle to Allen Iverson. With his defensive hustle, Andre just absolutely manhandled and eviscerated Glenn in training camp to the point that they were forced to demote the Big Dog despite his pedigree (no pun intended) as an all-star level player. Supposedly, the veteran Glenn took the demotion so badly he feigned injury until a trade happened, then he was waived and managed to successfully ring-chase with the Spurs, sleepwalking into a ring and then retiring at a fairly early age.
god i love iggy the death line up was a sight to behold and he’s a warrior legend for ever. i always want iguadala.
Arguably the greatest role player in history up there with Robert Horry, Dennis Rodman, Horace Grant & Danny Ainge
Draymond, Klay, Laimbeer, Manu, Hornacek, Rip, Tayshaun, Fisher, Dumars, Mo Cheeks, Bobby Jones
@@4392amtrak Lol am I supposed to name every great role player ever? Those were just the 1st few that came to mind.
Andrew Iguodala will go down as one of the most underrated yet greatest players of all time! Who knows, he could even become a head coach one day.
These videos are so good. I somehow feel like a better person after watching this.
As a nuggets fan I’ll never get over how this guy helped the warriors beat us in the playoffs
Yeah as a Nuggets fan I felt some kind of way about it at the time learning about the Nuggets' game plan being told to Golden State and Iggy attending church with Mark Jackson & a few Warriors players during the series. It is what it is.
💀💀💀
george karl was tryna play dirty andre wasn’t with that
@@jcupgif oh I agree. Iggy wasn't wrong after I learned Karl was targeting Steph Curry's ailing legs.
That’s because Karl instructed his players to play dirty, funny how you ignore that part of the story
I’ll never forget the first finals Vs the cavs when he hit an and1 layup after having a hot game already and he hit the flex walk after he made it 😭😂🔥
Iggy is always going to be a Philly legend. That 2012 team was LEGENDARY and the guys who were on it all went on to do great things. All outside of Philly ofc lol but still happy for Iggy and Jrue on their championship success
A champion in the truest description. Well done👏🏾💪🏾🏆
Loved him as a sixer, one reason I stopped watching the NBA is he lost the dunk contest. When he killed it but some short guy was doing regular dunks so judges gave it to that guy over him.
As a kid it killed me.
Announcers used to say AI to AI.
love this. great job--once again!
Great video, Seth!
Iggy one of those dudes everyone loves even when he's on teams you hate.
Not if you’re a Cavs fan
When the warriors played the nuggets was when I first started watching basketball and I remember even as a warriors fan something about iguodala’s game that I liked so glad he’s a warriors legend (also won’t ever forget the buzzer beater vs okc)
this story just makes me really happy for iggy, I'm glad he had so much success and does get the recognition he deserves as such an important piece
This is an awesome player to do a deep dive on. His career has always fascinated me.
People forget Iggy was a flashy high flyer in his early days with the 76ers, he became a very effective 3 and D player for the Warriors and completely revamped his overall game.
I love this man literally one of my fav players all time from his stint in Philly
Great works as always! I noticed when you put Lou Williams numbers up! I’d love to see a video on the Lemon Pepper Lou aka the 6th starter!
this is genuinely the best account on youtube
Iguodala was one of those guys you wanted on your team. I remember when he played for the nuggets, a year prior when he first played for the warriors. I was talking basketball with a buddy about a dream scenario team for certain players. And after some thought, Iggy to GSW sounded like the perfect fit. And even my buddy didn't buy it. But I just thought it would be awesome if he came off the bench and did him.
You gotta give credit to Philly too. They drafted real well after AIs departure. First Lou Williams and Iggy, then Thaddeus Young, and then Holiday. You're talking about a team of glue guy, team first hard working players in every position. In retrospect I'd kinda like to see Philly max their potential with what they had.
Iggy fresh! Appreciate the thorough retro y the editing.
I’m simple see Secret Base new video I watch I like 😊😊
I live in Illinois about an hour west of where he grew up, a long time ago I was coworkers with one of his family members and not only were they one of the kindest people i've ever met, they had nothing but beaming admiration for their cousin's character.
so glad y'all covered my mans! if anyone here likes reading even a little bit, his autobiography gives some deep deep nba insight. amazing read for an incredible talent!
Love me some Prism. Best new series
This channel is elite.
love him as player from start, great player and teammate.
Damn he really is a great investor. Invested himself in the warriors when they were still unproven and went on to become one of the greatest teams of all time.
He was always my favorite player on the warriors, I still remember getting so excited to go to a 2015 preseason game just so I can get his Defensive Player of the Year Bobble Head that night.
One of my favourite guys of all time. The ultimate glue guy is the perfect description.
I played high school ball in the same area as Iguadola at the same time. I went to a small school, so we didn't play each other. But I saw him around a lot.
It was cool to see him have such a great career.
This is just such a great series
Imagine a glue guy winning the Finals MVP with 3 other future HOF on the team in their prime... Now that is a stacked team
Iggyyyyyyyyyyy!!!
Such a GREAT ROLE PLAYER probably the best Underrated ROLE PLAYER EVER. he makes everyone around him better!
*I want Iguodala !!!!*
Cool soundtrack for this episode!
Going to comment before I watch haven't viewed sb In awhile, super under rated. 2k demi god. Only thing against him is wish he would have been bigger. This guy at 6'9 would have been scary
One of the best glue guys of all time
Even tho I support Ajax, can you guys please make a rewinder for the Lucas Moura Hattrick. Broke my heart, but one of the most impactful goals in Champions League history.
you guys NEED to start letting us know the soundtrack for these videos, I love the track that played during the segment of Iguodala's transfer to Golden State.
I like this video because its closer to the truth as apposed to the obvious fodder we hear concerning Andre. Honestly Andre is an efficiency killer who doesn't know he is one most players make it about stats Andre in the 3rd and 4th made it about percentages which is why he won Finals MVP in 2015 based on percentages in the 3rd 4th qtr and overall Andre dominated that series.
“Fate of the universe, martians have the death beam pointed at earth, you better hit it-
I WANT IGOUDALA”
good stuff guys
Andre Iguodala AKA The Man Who Save The Fate of The Universe, The Man Who Make Shot When Martian Threaten Us, and The Final MVP himself. Can’t thank him enough for saving us against the Martian and saving the universe, respect!
Would have liked a little more digging into that finals mvp but great episode. Hopefully a follow up
Loved him in philly. And was happy for his successful career.
I'm no basketball expert, but when I watched Iguodala play in high school, I thought he would be a D1 player, not an NBA player (let alone a very good NBA player). I'm very happy for his success and that he has found a way to be the best player he can be by being a team player. I love his style of play. Pippen is a great comparison to Iguodala.
I don’t just want Iguodala, I need Iguodala!
Great video. Chris Bosh needs one for Miami. That dude was picked apart down to his mannerisms. Yet his style of ball is acknowledged enough.
Still think it's crazy he got a finals MVP for holding LeBron to 30 and almost a triple double. Speaks as to how good LeBron is.
Always been a fan of his, I've always liked role players more than stars, especially role players that get elevated to the all star game or mvp conversation. My all time fav is Joakim Noah.
As a Warriors fan and Iguodala fan, LeBron was the most valuable player in the 2015 Finals. He put the Cavs on his back, but the Dubs were the better team. But in the '69 Finals, the first year Finals MVP was awarded, Jerry West was the only Finals MVP ever to come from the runner up.
I always say for my top 50 all time im starting with him at 50! Was a k-mart brand lebron in his prime, could do everything. Also a favorite fun fact of mine his one year with Denver he lead them to their most wins in their NBA history (more than any melo or jokic team) will probly be broken this year :(
Also say the Warriors played like NBA street video game. They’d beat a team and choose their player they wanted from them. That’s how they got Iggy and KD😂
What an amazing player I hope he sees this video
Anyone who hasn't, please go watch the atrocity of how he gets robbed at the dunk contest with AI on the behind the backboard dunk. Nate Robinson takes 30 shots lmao.
As a Philly fan, love iggy & still do. I knew our harsher fans would drive him out of town. Total class act regardless.
A.I went to my high school; Lanpheir Lions, Springfield, I'll. His number is retired along with Kevin Gamble (Celtics) and Mr Illinois Basketball Edward Horton ('85). We entered Lanpheir in 82 and won the state title in '83 and a runner up finish in '85 losing by 2 in overtime. Andre came later....
He was always on my NBA Live team. I was moneyballing before it was a thing, and Andre was perfectly dominant, I never understood why he was so underrated, especially when his supporting role was obvious even in simulators.
I love Iggy, always knew this video was coming
Iguodala was my favorite dunker behind Vince carter back in the day and one of the most underrated players in history,but he had a revamp in his career once he reached the warriors,he reached his full potential as a balanced player