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After 19 seasons in the NBA, Andre Iguodala has officially hung up his basketball jersey. His journey began when the Philadelphia 76ers drafted him in 2004; and over the years, he became a fixture in the league. In the subsequent decade, Iguodala played for the Denver Nuggets and the Golden State Warriors. A brief and somewhat controversial stint with the Miami Heat punctuated his career. However, he ultimately returned to the fold of Dubsnation for his last stretch.

What truly sets Iguodala apart is not just his impressive four NBA championship rings with the Warriors but also his remarkable individual achievements; like the NBA Finals MVP title in 2015. Throughout his illustrious career, he consistently demonstrated his exceptional talent and, equally importantly, his unwavering team-first mentality.

Chris Paul shouts out Andre Iguodala

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The addition of Chris Paul to the Golden State Warriors has become one of the most prominent headlines in the league today. Not only did the Warriors execute a remarkable move to acquire the 38-year-old veteran, but they also provided him with a legitimate opportunity to solidify his legacy further.

In a heartfelt gesture for Andre’s monumental success, Chris Paul didn’t hold back. The veteran guard took to Instagram to express his admiration for Iggy’s illustrious career.

By reposting a picture from @thenbpa, Paul doffed his hat to Andre’s “unbelievable” achievements.

 

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Andre Iguodala, in his later years, served as the authentic voice for the Warriors. His wealth of experience entrusted him with the responsibility of keeping the young athletes focused and at their best. However, with Paul’s arrival and Andre’s retirement, the torch has now been naturally passed.

Furthermore, these unfoldings vividly demonstrate the mutual respect that the two veterans have for each other.

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Notably, during a recent appearance on ESPN’s First Take, Iguodala made a bold statement regarding his ex-team.

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Iguodala has huge expectations from the Warriors

When the conversation revolved around the Warriors’ ability to secure a title after Chris Paul’s addition, Iggy gave a confident reply. He claimed that as long as Stephen Curry is on the roster, the Warriors will always have a chance to take it all.

Furthermore, Iguodala also claimed the same narrative for one of his biggest finals competitors, LeBron James. Moreover, proving his point for the upcoming season, he expressed his optimism about Chris Paul’s addition.

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Iguodala claimed Chris Paul will significantly improve the Warriors as a whole in areas that have been concerning in the recent past, such as turnovers.?