Andre Iguodala is the personification of the word “teammate”. All his career he has got his money while simultaneously helping his boys get their money. He learnt that in Philadelphia and is now doing it in Golden State as he talks to the Bay Area News Group about Klay Thompson and Steph Curry getting as much money as they can by getting more shots at the detriment of his individual stats.
“It’s not just Klay, but I want Steph (Curry) to maximize his career. I want him to get paid as much as possible on and off the court. Draymond Green’s in a contract year, too, so I’m going to be looking to give him a couple extra. He’s going to fill up the basket a little bit more with me on the court with him as well.
“It’s just about taking care of your teammates, and I learned that early on playing with (Philadelphia 76ers teammates) like Kevin Ollie, playing with guys like Aaron McKie. And then Andre Miller, he was perfect for me. He was a big reason why I got the (six-year, $80 million) deal that I got and why I played at the level I played with when I was in Philly.”
Andre Iguodala could’ve easily upgraded his game so he can be the main man on his squad but he chose to be the best teammate possible.
The things he’s done to boost Thompson’s and Curry’s individual careers have been crazy. He does what he’s asked without back chat.
Many players can learn from Andre Iguodala.
