The American professional basketball swingman, Andre Iguodala has a net worth of 28 million dollars and a yearly salary of 12.3 million dollars. He is currently undoubtedly among the most abstruse players of Denver Nuggets of NBA.
He was born on 28th January, 1984 in Springfield, Illinois. He is currently playing for Golden State Warriors of NBA i.e. National basketball Association as a swingman.
He studied in Lanphier High School, Springfield and then enrolled at Arizona University. He is famous for his versatility in basketball because he can play the point forward role, shooting guard and small forward.
Starting of his Basketball Career
After two years at University of Arizona he entered 2004 NBA Draft and was drafted with 9th overall pick by Philadelphia 76ers. He signed a $48 million USD contract with the Golden State Warriors from the year 2015 to 2017.
He played with Philadelphia till 2012 summers and then he was sent to Denver in 4-team trade which also had Andrew Bynum and Dwight Howard. Golden State took him in 2013 and then he played in one tournament held at NBA 2K10 launch party in NY.
His Salary
Andre Iguodala being one of the main players of Golden State Warriors surely deserves a salary of $12,289,544 in the year 2015. This 6 ft. 6 inch tall Shooting Guard studied from Arizona University and carries a net worth of $24,110,960 at present. He is among the highest paid NBA Players and has a market value of $47,631, 368.
In case he signs a new contract with Golden State Warriors further or with any Richest Basketball Team further, his market value is only going to increase. He is not different from all the other players as far as making mistakes is concerned due to which he has had to pay $11,704 as fine penalty. In 2015, his salary amount was $32,63,863.
Career in National team
Andre was a United States national team’s member n 2010 FIBA world championship. He won the Gold medal. He showcased his athleticism with a variety of fast break dunks.
He was also selected for the London Olympic Team, 2012, mainly because of his outstanding defensive ability. He won the gold medal for Team USA against Spain in 107-100 victory. He has also won a bronze with the US at FIBA Americas Unider-18 Championship in the year 2002.
When he’s not on the court
He is listed in “the good guys of 2006” by ‘The Sporting News’ to establish his Disaster relief fund which raised money for the tornado victims in Springfield, Illinois, his hometown.
Later he established the Youth Foundation by his name which has a mission to use sports as the means to help the youths.
Quick Summary:
Full name: Andre Tyler Iguodala
Date of birth: January 28, 1984
Birth place: Springfield, Illinois
Age: 32
Profession: Basketball player
Height: 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight: 215 lb (98 kg)
Net worth: $28 million
