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Golden State Warriors to Retire Andre Iguodala's No. 9 Jersey

28 Jan 2025, 1:56 PM ET — 1 min read

The Golden State Warriors have officially announced the retirement of Andre Iguodala's No. 9 jersey, set to take place on February 23, 2025, when the Warriors host the Dallas Mavericks. This event will mark a significant milestone as Iguodala becomes the first player from the Warriors' four-championship dynasty to receive this honor. He joins an esteemed group of seven Warriors legends whose jerseys have been retired, including notable names like Wilt Chamberlain and Rick Barry.

During his tenure with the Warriors, Iguodala was instrumental in securing NBA championships in 2015, 2017, 2018, and 2022. His performance in the 2015 NBA Finals earned him the Finals MVP award, where he averaged 16.3 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 4.0 assists. Iguodala also played a crucial role in leading the Warriors to six NBA Finals during his eight seasons with the franchise.

Iguodala's No. 9 jersey retirement is scheduled for February 23, 2025.
He is the seventh player in Warriors history to have his number retired.
Iguodala's distinguished Warriors career includes four NBA championships.
He was named Finals MVP in 2015, contributing significantly to the team's success.
Throughout his Warriors career, he averaged 6.9 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game.

Warriors co-executive chairman Joe Lacob noted Iguodala's unique contributions to the team, stating: "He was the perfect player and person at the perfect time for our team." The ceremony is expected to be attended by many former teammates and key figures from the Warriors franchise, highlighting the impact Iguodala had during his time with the team.

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