Ever since Andre Iguodala clinched the 2015 NBA Finals MVP award, he’s faced persistent critique asserting that his teammate Stephen Curry should have been bestowed with the honor. Throughout the championship tussle against the Cavaliers, Iguodala’s veteran presence garnered praise for his defensive prowess against forward LeBron James.
On the flip side, the Warriors’ offensive juggernaut was spearheaded by their star guard, Curry, who averaged almost 10 points per game. Unfortunately for Curry, the Finals MVP accolade eluded him in both 2017 and 2018, until he finally captured the accolade during the most recent championship conquest.
In a recent stint on the “Gil’s Arena” podcast, Iguodala divulged that he too believes Curry was more deserving of the title. He articulated, “I’ve consistently held the belief that Steph should have won one before I did. I genuinely felt he warranted it. So, had the decision been mine, that would have been fantastic.”
Notwithstanding this sentiment, the 39-year-old underscored that he doesn’t require the Finals MVP award to fathom the impact he exerted across his 19-year career. Iguodala shared, “I’m fully cognizant of the influence I exerted on the game. I don’t seek validation from external sources for that, given that my entire career was built on it.”
This conversation traversed diverse subjects beyond the Finals MVP discourse, with all participants on the show concurring that the Golden State athlete had been underrated for a significant portion of his career.
Iguodala mused.
“I believe I secured a solitary First Team All-Defensive selection. It occurred during the 2013-14 season with Golden State. The solitary reason I earned a spot on the 2012 Olympic team was Kobe Bryant’s endorsement, branding me as the league’s premier defender. Yet, I never secured a berth on the All-Defensive First Team.”
Reiterating his standpoint regarding the 2015 NBA Finals, Iguodala reaffirmed his perspective on conceding recognition to Curry. “Considering all this,” he reiterated, “I have no reservations. Steph deserved that acknowledgment. In my estimation, Steph should have been the recipient.”
While Iguodala maintained averages of 16.3 points, 5.8 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.3 steals, and 2.3 three-pointers per game on 52.1% shooting during the six-game final series eight years ago, Curry posted averages of 26.0 points, 5.2 rebounds, 6.3 assists, and 1.8 steals per game on 44.3% shooting during the same Finals.
Iguodala ultimately shared that numerous NBA luminaries did indeed acknowledge his rightful impact. Later during the podcast appearance, he shared that even though the league might not have granted him the deserved recognition, fellow NBA players acknowledged his influence throughout his career.
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