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7 revealing moments from Andre Iguodala’s memoir “The Sixth Man”

By Evan Quarnstrom

MIAMI, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 27: Andre Iguodala #9 of the Golden State Warriors reacts against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena on February 27, 2019 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 27: Andre Iguodala #9 of the Golden State Warriors reacts against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena on February 27, 2019 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /
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Iguodala’s recently released memoir gives fans a unique dive into one of basketball’s greatest minds.

Fans and media have countless opportunities to craft their stories and narratives about athletes, especially in the age of social media, but very rarely do we get to hear the athletes’ side of the story.

In Andre Iguodala‘s book, The Sixth Man, readers get the story straight from the horse’s mouth and are provided with behind the scenes thoughts, beliefs, stories, and facts from the Warriors’ 2015 Finals MVP.

Iguodala tells the story of his basketball career, starting from his childhood to his recent tenure with the Golden State Warriors. He touches on the struggles that go along with playing in the NBA, race relations for an African American man in the United States, and in-depth analysis of the evolving course of the NBA over the past decade-and-a-half that he has played in the league.

Ironically enough, Iguodala was traded to the Grizzlies, not more than a week after his book was released, putting an abrupt end to his successful six-year run in Oakland.

Throughout the read, Iguodala supplies the reader with never before heard information and perspective, and he certainly does not shy away from planting the seeds of controversy and scandal.

I truly did enjoy reading about Andre’s life. I’ve summed up the more shocking claims, top takeaways, and unknown stories that he portrayed in the book.

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