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

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 tells a story about an opponent who was playing a game boozed up, and playing well at that

"I reached out my hand to dap this guy up and he didn’t take it. Instead he leaned in real close to me, opened his mouth, and exhaled into my nostrils so I could smell his breath. He smelled, honestly, like an entire frat party had taken place in his mouth. “What the f*ck?” I said, laughing. “Yo, I’m drunk as f*ck right now.” I couldn’t believe it. This dude was wasted. All I could think of was that I was going to have a good game whenever I ended up guarding him, because we were going to win this one going away. Tip-off happened and it was a different story entirely. This man turned into Drunken Master. As good as he was sober, he was ridiculous this night… I know he’s never done anything like that before or since, but if I played that well drunk, I don’t know if I’d ever stop."

Who could this drunk mystery player be? It appears that the encounter happened towards the end of his days in Philly if that gives anyone a hint.