<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/warriors-news-andre-iguodala-drops-stephen-curry-take-joe-lacob-does-not-like');   ga('set', 'title', 'Andre Iguodala drops 80% Stephen Curry take that Warriors owner Joe Lacob ‘doesn’t like’');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Warriors-news-Andre-Iguodala-drops-80-Stephen-Curry-take-that-Joe-Lacob-doesnt-like.jpg"></figure><h1>Andre Iguodala drops 80% Stephen Curry take that Warriors owner Joe Lacob ‘doesn’t like’</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-13T08:38:30-08:00">December 13th, 8:38am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-13T08:38:30-08:00">December 13th, 8:38am</time><address><a href="https://medium.com/bingeable">Sonny Giuliano</a>Sonny Giuliano is an experienced sports writer for ClutchPoints who has been covering the NFL, NCAA Football, NBA, and NCAA Basketball for well over a decade. Originally from the small town of Elba, New York, Sonny received his degree from Florida Gulf Coast University and currently resides in Cleveland, Ohio.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Golden State Warriors</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Golden State Warriors have won four NBA Titles in the last nine years, and within the organization, there’s <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/warriors-news-championship-endorsement-bob-myers-kendrick-perkins">still a belief that they can contend for a fifth</a>. Much of that belief stems from the presence of Stephen Curry, the record-setting, sharp-shooting, once-in-a-generation superstar who has already cemented his place as one of the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/warriors-news-stephen-curry-explains-greatest-of-all-time-reasoning-despite-magic-johnson-michael-jordan-denial">ten or fifteen greatest players in NBA history</a>.</p><p>Curry is now in year sixteen of his NBA career, and though his numbers have dipped a bit during the 2024-25 season, compare his Per 36 Minute averages this year to his first MVP season, and you’ll see that this is <i>basically </i>the same guy as the baby-faced assassin who propelled the Warriors to a 67-15 finish during the 2014-15 NBA season.</p><p>Stephen Curry, per 36 minutes, 2014-15 season – 26.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, 8.5 assists, 2.2 steals, 49-44-91 shooting splits</p><p>Stephen Curry, per 36 minutes, 2024-25 season – 26.7 points, 6.1 rebounds, 7.6 assists, 1.5 steals, 45-41-92 shooting splits</p><p>As this dynastic run of the Warriors is now on it’s last leg, it’s worth wondering how much of the credit for all of this Curry actually deserves. Andre Iguodala, a four-time NBA champion and long-time teammate of Curry, says that the two-time MVP deserves a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqN4NVTYcfg" rel="noopener">huge chunk of the credit</a>.</p><p>“You can’t win a championship unless you have the best talent. And so, I’m going to go out on a limb and say 80 percent of it is Steph Curry. I know Joe [Lacob] doesn’t like when I say it that way, but it’s the truth. I mean, we all know that.”</p><p>Determining how big of a slice of the Warriors success pie should be given to Stephen Curry isn’t easy. While it’s safe to say that there isn’t an individual as responsible for this decade-long run as Curry, he hasn’t exactly had to go about it all alone. Saying that 80 percent of the Warriors success should be attributed to Stephen Curry <i>may </i>be generous.</p><p>Curry was flanked by four future Hall of Fame players — Draymond Green, Klay Thompson, Andre Iguodala, and for three seasons, Kevin Durant — and a future Hall of Fame head coach in Steve Kerr. He also benefitted from an ownership group that was eager to spend on a championship team and a salary cap anomaly that allowed the Warriors to sign Kevin Durant in the first place.</p><p>With that said, it’s very easy to play devil’s advocate for the other side here.</p><h2><b>Warriors success begins and ends with Stephen Curry </b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Warriors-superstar-Stephen-Curry.jpg?w=1024"><figcaption>Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The Warriors selected Curry with the 7th overall pick in the 2009 NBA Draft, and after just a few years, it was clear the Dubs had found the face of their franchise. For as great of a backcourt counterpart as Klay Thompson was, nobody ever made the mistake of thinking that the Warriors were <i>his </i>team. For as vital as Draymond Green has proven to be on both ends of the floor, he was fully unlocked because he had a space-creating God to share the floor with.</p><p>Andre Iguodala joined the Warriors in large part because of a friendship he had forged with Curry years prior. Steve Kerr picked the Warriors over the Knicks predominantly because of Curry, and how easy it would be to implement his offensive system around him. Kevin Durant jumped ship to Golden State because on the back of Curry, the Warriors were a juggernaut who all but assured Durant the title he so desperately wanted.</p><p>And the Warriors, the franchise that <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/report-warriors-organization-seen-arrogant-rest-nba">Lacob once boldly claimed was light-years ahead of the rest of the league</a>, were only in that position because a galactic superstar fell into their lap after he was passed over six times during the 2009 NBA Draft.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Andre Iguodala drops 80% Stephen Curry take that Warriors owner Joe Lacob ‘doesn’t like’

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/warriors-news-andre-iguodala-surprised-he-beat-stephen-curry-nba-finals-mvp');   ga('set', 'title', 'Andre Iguodala still surprised he beat Stephen Curry for NBA Finals MVP');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Warriors-news-Andre-Iguodala-still-surprised-he-beat-Stephen-Curry-for-NBA-Finals-MVP.jpg"></figure><h1>Andre Iguodala still surprised he beat Stephen Curry for NBA Finals MVP</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-11-17T23:12:26-08:00">November 17th, 11:12pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-11-17T23:12:58-08:00">November 17th, 11:12pm</time><address><a>Michael Aaron Gomez</a>Michael Aaron Gomez is a creative writer and longtime NBA fan. He has been a fan of the Lakers since the three-peat but believes LeBron James is the greatest player of all time.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Golden State Warriors</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>After a few playoff eliminations that led to the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/warriors-news-steve-kerrs-honest-take-on-inheriting-stephen-curry-led-roster-mark-jackson">replacement of Mark Jackson with Steve Kerr</a>, the scrappy Golden State Warriors won their first NBA championship since 1975 in 2015. Nearly a decade later, this win started the greatest modern rivalry in the league, between LeBron James and Stephen Curry, but it also signaled the completion of the NBA’s three-point revolution. Likewise, nearly a decade later, ex-Warriors swingman Andre Iguodala still couldn’t believe he won Finals MVP over Curry that year.</p><p>In a recent appearance on Kai Cenat’s Twitch stream, the legendary role player expressed surprise that the league gave him the honor instead of his legendary teammate.</p><p>“I don’t know why they gave it to me, they were supposed to <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/warriors-news-steph-curry-deserved-finals-mvp-earlier-says-andre-iguodala">give [Finals MVP] to [Stephen Curry]</a>,” Andre Iguodala said, per this clip shared by ClutchPoints on X, formerly Twitter.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">"I don't know why they gave it to me. They were supposed to give it to Steph."</p><p>Andre Iguodala on winning the 2015 NBA Finals MVP over Steph Curry 👀</p><p>(via <a href="https://twitter.com/KaiCenat?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KaiCenat</a>/ Twitch)<a href="https://t.co/e13Hby60Ge">pic.twitter.com/e13Hby60Ge</a></p><p>— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) <a href="https://twitter.com/ClutchPoints/status/1858379095999934695?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 18, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><h2><b>Iggy’s role in the Warriors’ 2015 title</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Andre-Iguodala-and-Stephen-Curry-during-a-game.jpg"><figcaption>© Kyle Terada-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Stephen Curry detractors often use the Finals MVP matter against him in GOAT debates, asking the question: If Curry really was the best player on the team, then why did Andre Iguodala win it in 2015 and Kevin Durant did it twice in 2017 and 2018?</p><p>However, Curry did win one in 2022, hopefully <a href="https://www.si.com/nba/warriors/news/andre-iguodala-gets-honest-about-winning-finals-mvp-over-steph-curry" rel="noopener">putting that narrative</a> to bed for good. Yet, why did the NBA give the honor to Iguodala in 2015?</p><p>That year, LeBron James re-signed with the Cavaliers, ready to make good on his promise to win a title for his home city after winning back-to-back titles with the Miami Heat.</p><p>Bron led the Cavs team, who’d just <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/redrafting-2013-nba-draft-how-does-bad-draft-class-stack-up-hindsight">wasted their No. 1 pick on Anthony Bennett</a> the year before, all the way to the Finals. However, injuries to Kyrie Irving and offseason trade acquisition Kevin Love hampered them against the Warriors, and they lost the series in six games.</p><p>Moreover, Andre Iguodala had the assignment of defending James, though the King still averaged 35.8 points, 13.3 rebounds, and 8.8 assists. On the other hand, Curry averaged 26.0 points and 6.3 assists against Cleveland, though arguably that team had no one to guard him on the perimeter.</p><h2><b>The importance of role players</b></h2><p>Of course, Andre Iguodala’s role on that Warriors squad went beyond the box score. Besides playing as a primary defender, he was the team’s main connector on offense, allowing Steph and Klay to reach their spots quickly through his passing and basketball IQ.</p><p>Likewise, people could argue that the Warriors wouldn’t have won a ring without Iggy and Draymond Green, because they were perfect pieces for Kerr’s motion offense that heavily relied on screens and passing to get the Splash Brothers wide-open looks from three.</p><p>In that sense, Iguodala deserved his Finals MVP, since he allowed Curry to thrive while taking on the task of “stopping” LeBron James for six games. A year later, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/warriors-news-andre-iguodalas-shocking-admission-on-ill-feelings-towards-iconic-lebron-james-block">James made the iconic block on Iguodala</a> to help the Cavs beat the 73-9 Warriors team in Game 7 to complete the greatest comeback in Finals history.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Andre Iguodala still surprised he beat Stephen Curry for NBA Finals MVP

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/warriors-news-andre-iguodala-reveals-fails-every-day-stephen-curry');   ga('set', 'title', 'Andre Iguodala reveals how he ‘fails every day’ to be like Warriors’ Stephen Curry');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Warriors-news-Andre-Iguodala-reveals-how-he-fails-every-day-to-be-like-Stephen-Curry.jpg"></figure><h1>Andre Iguodala reveals how he ‘fails every day’ to be like Warriors’ Stephen Curry</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-11-10T09:26:01-08:00">November 10th, 9:26am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-11-10T09:26:01-08:00">November 10th, 9:26am</time><address><a>Malik Brown</a>Malik Brown is a multimedia reporter based in Atlanta who covers the Hawks and Dream for ClutchPoints. Malik has worked in entertainment and sports, and he specializes in the NBA and NFL.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Golden State Warriors</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>When people talk about Stephen Curry, they not only mention the amazing basketball player that he is but the person he is off the court. One of the people to recently speak highly of Curry is <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/warriors-news-stephen-curry-sends-touching-andre-iguodala-retirement-message">Andre Iguodala, his former teammate</a> who won all four championships with him. Not only did Iguodala say great things about Curry, but he says he <a href="https://hoopshype.com/rumor/andre-iguodala-steph-curry-lives-exactly-the-lifestyle-he-says-hes-about/" rel="noopener">strives to be like him</a> every day but comes up short.</p><p>“Steph Curry lives exactly the lifestyle he says he’s about,” Iguodala said. “I’m trying to be like Steph, and I fail every single day. It’s hard, man. He’s true to who he says he is, and he has that killer mentality that people don’t even know about. You try to learn his flaws, but they aren’t even real flaws. He can be a class clown sometimes, but he’s just a genuine human being. He’s one of the few people I’d jump in front of a bullet for. I’ve been security for him a few times, telling people, ‘No autographs today. Back up.’ He’s the one who, you make sure nothing happens to him.”</p><p>Curry seems like the perfect teammate, but also the perfect human to be around.</p><h2>Warriors, Stephen Curry having strong start to season</h2><p>The Warriors have been one of the top teams in the Western Conference this season, and they’ve been doing it with the 12-man rotation. Earlier in the season, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/warriors-news-stephen-curry-message-teammates-12-man-rotation">Curry spoke about the rotation</a> and what it’s going to take for it to succeed this season.</p><p>“It’s the identity of this team right now. We’ve got to rely on our depth, our ability to be versatile depending on what the game calls for,” Curry said. “I’m sure there’s going to be a narrowing down of rotations at some point, depending on how things materialize. That’s not for us to worry about right now.”</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Andre Iguodala reveals how he ‘fails every day’ to be like Warriors’ Stephen Curry

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A devoted Orlando Magic fan, he deftly balances fervent fandom with insightful reporting, possessing a keen eye for compelling narratives.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Editorials</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>As <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba-2k25-release-date">NBA 2K25 hit the shelves with its early release on Wednesday</a>, September 4, fans were quick to note the absence of prominent players like John Wall, Blake Griffin, Andre Iguodala, and Serge Ibaka from this year’s edition, sparking widespread discussions across the gaming community.</p><p>The disclosure came a day before the game’s early access launch, listing not just Wall, Griffin, Iguodala, and Ibaka but also Meyers Leonard, Noah Vonleh, Dewayne Dedmon, Rodney McGruder, JaMychal Green, and Nerlens Noel as absentees from the game. The developer, Visual Concepts, has yet to provide detailed explanations for these omissions, which have left many gamers and fans speculating about potential licensing issues or strategic changes.</p><p>On a positive note, Visual Concepts added Goran Dragic and Frank Kaminsky <a href="https://x.com/PTsports84/status/1831198580910047683" rel="noopener">back to the roster with a Tuesday, September 3 update</a>, showing that they are actively making changes to the game’s lineup.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">NBA players officially removed from 2K25:</p><p>– John Wall<br>– Blake Griffin<br>– Andre Iguodala<br>– Goran Dragic<br>– Serge Ibaka<br>– Meyers Leonard<br>– Will Barton<br>– Noah Vonleh<br>– Dewayne Dedmon<br>– Frank Kaminsky<br>– Rodney McGruder<br>– JaMychal Green<br>– Nerlens Noel</p><p>(via <a href="https://twitter.com/PTsports84?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PTsports84</a>) <a href="https://t.co/ZnjUt7lnBE">pic.twitter.com/ZnjUt7lnBE</a></p><p>— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) <a href="https://twitter.com/LegionHoops/status/1831092287222489240?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 3, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://instagram.com/embed.js"></script></p></figure><h2><b>John Wall’s absence in NBA 2K25 leaves Wizards without iconic duo, missing out on prime Bradley Beal partnership</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Washington-Wizards-guard-Bradley-Beal-3-celebrates-with-Wizards-guard-John-Wall-2-in-the-final-seconds-against-the-Golden-State-Warriors-in-the-fourth-quarter-at-Verizon-Center.jpg"><figcaption>© Geoff Burke-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>John Wall’s absence from NBA 2K25 is particularly impactful, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba-news-john-walls-recent-mixtape-fans-calling-return">especially as he attempts a comeback into the league</a> after last playing for the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2022-23 season. Known for his electrifying speed and playmaking abilities, Wall is missing from iconic seasons like the 2010-11 and 2016-17 Washington Wizards, where he was in his prime. Notably, the 2016-17 team nearly made the Eastern Conference Finals, largely thanks to the synergy between Wall and his backcourt partner, Bradley Beal. Last year, Wall was rated as a 78 overall free agent and included in the MyNBA eras during the LeBron era and the Wizards’ all-time team. His exclusion removes a fan-favorite and diminishes the historical depth of the game.</p><p>Wall’s gameplay, characterized by swift drives to the basket and exceptional passing, made him a staple in strategy formulation for players looking to exploit fast-paced offensive tactics. His dynamic presence on the court complemented Bradley Beal’s sharpshooting, creating one of the most formidable backcourts in the NBA during that period.</p><h2><b>Blake Griffin’s departure in NBA 2K25 disrupts ‘Lob City’  era with Chris Paul</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Los-Angeles-Clippers-forward-Blake-Griffin-32-and-guard-Chris-Paul-3-reacts-after-a-play-against-the-Boston-Celtics-in-the-second-half-at-TD-Garden.-The-Clippers-defeated-the-Celtics-119-106.jpg"><figcaption>© David Butler II-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba-news-blake-griffin-retirement-announcement">Blake Griffin’s retirement seems to have influenced his absence</a> from NBA 2K25, particularly from the 2013-14 Los Angeles Clippers roster. Known for the ‘Lob City’ era, these Clippers were among the most entertaining teams to play in NBA 2K due to their dynamic, above-the-rim style, powered significantly by the iconic duo of Griffin and Chris Paul. Griffin, who was featured as a 75 overall free agent in NBA 2K24 and a fixture on the franchise’s all-time team, leaves a gap that drastically changes the gameplay experience for that team.</p><p>His powerful dunks and strong post plays were pivotal in the Clippers’ gameplay strategy, providing both scoring and spectacular visual gameplay elements that enhanced the playability and appeal of the game. The partnership with Chris Paul was particularly notable during the 2010s, as Paul’s adept playmaking and alley-oop passes to Griffin became a hallmark of Clippers basketball. This synergy not only defined an era for the franchise but also made the team a favorite for gamers, who enjoyed recreating their high-energy, fast-paced offense in NBA 2K. The absence of this dynamic partnership in NBA 2K25 notably diminishes the authenticity and excitement of playing as the Clippers during the ‘Lob City’ years.</p><h2><b>Iguodala’s omission weakens Warriors’ dynasty </b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Golden-State-Warriors-forward-Kevin-Durant-35-celebrates-with-forward-Andre-Iguodala-9-and-guard-Klay-Thompson-11-after-game-three-of-the-2017-NBA-Finals-against-the-Cleveland-Cavaliers-at-Quicken-Loa.jpg"><figcaption>© Kyle Terada-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Andre Iguodala, another notable omission in NBA 2K25, was crucial to the Golden State Warriors’ championship runs in 2015 and 2017. His strategic defense and timely scoring made him a valuable player in those seasons, reflected in his last rating as a 74 overall free agent and his presence in the all-time 76ers team. The 2016-17 season was particularly significant for the Warriors as they integrated Kevin Durant into a star-studded lineup that included Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green, forming one of the best teams of all-time following their 73-win season the year prior.</p><p>Without Iguodala, recreating the Warriors’ championship strategies in MyNBA Eras will lack a layer of authenticity. His role, especially during critical playoff games, where his defensive stops and clutch performances were often game-changers, is irreplaceable in simulations that aim to capture the essence of the Warriors’ championship tactics. The 2016-17 Warriors not only showcased a high-powered offensive onslaught but also a strategic defensive setup where Iguodala played a key part.</p><p>His ability to guard multiple positions and execute in high-pressure moments was integral to the Warriors’ success, especially in complementing the dynamic offensive talents of Curry, Durant, and Thompson. Andre Iguodala’s absence from this legendary roster in NBA 2K25 is a significant loss, detracting from the game’s ability to fully replicate one of the most dominant seasons in NBA history.</p><h2><b>Serge Ibaka’s exclusion weakens Thunder’s young trio and Raptors’ championship defense</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Oklahoma-City-Thunder-forward-Serge-Ibaka-9-talks-with-guard-Russell-Westbrook-0-and-with-forward-Kevin-Durant-35-against-the-San-Antonio-Spurs.jpg"><figcaption>© Matthew Emmons-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Serge Ibaka’s exclusion in NBA 2K25 is equally significant. A key player in the 2011-12 Oklahoma City Thunder and the 2018-19 Toronto Raptors, Ibaka was instrumental in both teams. His presence allowed users to experience the Thunder’s young trio of Durant, Westbrook, and Harden at their nascent best and relive the Raptors’ historic championship run. Rated as a 73 overall free agent in NBA 2K24, Ibaka’s defensive prowess and mid-range shooting are missed in these rosters.</p><p>He was not only a defensive anchor but also a reliable scorer from mid-range and beyond, providing spacing for star teammates and bolstering the team’s defensive lineup. Serge Ibaka’s ability to alter shots and rebound effectively added a critical dimension to gameplay, making teams like the Thunder and Raptors not only challenging to play against but also historically accurate in any NBA 2K25 simulation.</p><h2><b>Fans are eager for potential NBA 2K25 roster updates </b></h2><p>The reasoning behind these omissions has not been officially addressed by Visual Concepts, the game’s developer. These absences could be due to licensing issues, changes in player status, or other operational decisions. This affects the game’s depth, especially for those who enjoy the MyNBA Eras mode that allows players to relive historical NBA seasons with accurate rosters.</p><p>It is unclear whether these players will return in future updates of NBA 2K25, but their current exclusion is a significant disappointment for fans looking forward to engaging with these iconic players and teams. As NBA 2K25 rolls out its official launch on Friday, September 6, it will be interesting to see how the community’s feedback might influence any further changes to the game’s roster.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

NBA 2K25 cuts stars like John Wall, Blake Griffin, & Andre Iguodala

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Previously, Preston worked as an associate editor for Dot Esports and a site expert for FanSided's Union and Blue.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets have not traded with each other very often over the years, but when <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/knicks-news-stunning-mikal-bridges-nets-rockets-trade">Mikal Bridges reportedly</a> made it known to the Nets that he wanted to be a Knick, the two teams worked out a deal. The shocking trade will reunite Bridges with several of his former Villanova teammates, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/knicks-news-jalen-brunson-reacts-wwe-appearance-injury">including Jalen Brunson</a>, and former NBA player Andre Iguodala believes that is the key to the trade.</p><p>On 7PM in Brooklyn, a Wave Sports + Entertainment Original featuring Kid Mero and former Knicks player Carmelo Anthony, Iguodala said Bridges <a href="https://youtu.be/ZaN82TPXhhw?si=hRpmhulx1-m2X_Kj&amp;t=165" rel="noopener">should fit seamlessly</a> with Brunson and the Knicks.</p><p>“I think Mikal is perfect alongside Jalen Brunson to allow Jalen to be Jalen,” Iguodala said. “They both complement each other very, very well. And I know I spoke on this, I thought Mikal Bridges was the best talent in the city of New York. Now obviously, Jalen has proved me wrong because just his IQ is on another level and in the way he’s been able to play, it’s been amazing. But everyone’s been asking, how far can the Knicks go with the team they have? I think Mikal was going to add that perfect balance to Jalen.”</p><figure class="op-interactive"></figure><h2><b>Carmelo Anthony weighs on Mikal Bridges Knicks-Nets trade</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Bridges-and-Brunson.jpg"></figure><p>Carmelo Anthony is one of the most popular players in New York Knicks history, having played for the franchise from 2011 to 2017. And while Anthony was criticized during his time in New York for a perceived lack of success, Anthony gave his seal of approval on <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/knicks-news-new-york-still-not-celtics-level-according-to-paul-pierce">the Mikal Bridges trade</a>.</p><p>“I think that’s a really good trade, on both sides,” Anthony said. “I don’t think there’s a loser. … On both sides, it’s a balanced trade.”</p><p>Anthony said the acquisition was a “really, really thoughtful, intentional” trade by the Knicks to improve a team that lost in the second round of the NBA Playoffs amid major injury issues.</p><p>The Knicks, in Year 2 of the Jalen Brunson era, won 50 games for the first time in over a decade and reached the second round of the playoffs for the second consecutive season for the first time in nearly a quarter of a century.</p><p>But like the regular season — Julius Randle was sidelined with a season-ending shoulder injury in February and <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/knicks-news-josh-harts-4-word-demon-reaction-og-anunoby-212-5-million-contract">OG Anunoby missed</a> 27 games due to an elbow injury after being traded to New York — the Knicks couldn’t stay healthy enough in the postseason. Anunoby, Mitchell Robinson, Josh Hart, Bojan Bogdanovic, and even Brunson eventually went down with injuries, severely limiting the team’s chances in a home Game 7 vs. the Indiana Pacers. Unfortunately, the injuries did prove to be too much to overcome, as the Knicks were routed by Indiana 130-109 to end a promising season.</p><p>Now, the Knicks seem determined to make it to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in 25 years after the acquisition of Bridges, who has been the NBA’s Iron Man of sorts. Bridges has not missed a game since being drafted in 2018 — he has played all 474 regular-season games in his career, including 83 in 2022-23 when he was traded from the Phoenix Suns to the Brooklyn Nets. He has also played all 39 playoff games in his career.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Andre Iguodala drops honest review of Knicks’ Mikal Bridges trade

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