For the past six seasons, Andre Iguodala has been a critical piece to the Golden State Warriors puzzle. As a Warrior, Iguodala was a central factor in Golden State’s famed “death lineup” that brought three championships to the Bay Area.
In 2015, the start of the Warriors’ dominant run, Iguodala was named the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Alongside Draymond Green, Iguodala formed one of the leagues best defensive duos. On top of defense, the veteran forward was instrumental in elevating the game of Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry.
For the first time in years, Andre Iguodala suited up as an opponent instead of a member of the Warriors. Iguodala was moved from Memphis to South Beach at the NBA trade deadline, and in his second game since the move, he laced up against his former team.
Following a tribute video before tip-off against the Miami Heat, Thompson spoke to the Chase Center crowd about his former teammate.
Obviously, it’s a special night for Dub Nation — we got one of the greatest Warriors in the history of the organization back called ‘the swiss army knife’ — one of my favorite teammates of all-time — he made me, Steph, Draymond and Loon’s job so much easier, as well as coach Kerr and all the coaching staff, so we’re indebted to this man for what he gave us and it’s good to have you back Dre, and I can’t wait to see your jersey in the rafters one of these days.
As the Warriors struggle throughout the 2019-20 season, the return of a legendary player like Iguodala brings out memories of Golden State’s championship runs, in a down season.
