Andre Iguodala on Jimmy Butler: 'He's probably the closest that I've seen to Kobe Bryant'
“Because you always look back and say, how is Jimmy getting it done,” Iguodala said. “He can’t shoot threes, he can’t go left. Whatever they say about Jimmy, he figured it out. I seen him dribble with his right hand left and pull up for a three against Milwaukee [Bucks] this year. He was going crazy. “He’s probably the closest that I’ve seen to Kobe Bryant with that mentality of just man, Jimmy will figure out a way for us to win,” the 19-year NBA veteran added. “I’ve never seen a will like that. I’m like this dude got a Kobe Bryant will. A will to him to win.”
Source: BasketNews
Source: BasketNews
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
Andre Iguodala discussed why Draymond Green is so valuable to the Golden State Warriors. warriorswire.usatoday.com/2023/08/19/and… – 12:05 PM
Andre Iguodala discussed why Draymond Green is so valuable to the Golden State Warriors. warriorswire.usatoday.com/2023/08/19/and… – 12:05 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Just your friendly reminder that Jimmy Butler averaged over 15 points a game in the first quarter ALONE in the first round against the Bucks this year – 10:14 AM
Just your friendly reminder that Jimmy Butler averaged over 15 points a game in the first quarter ALONE in the first round against the Bucks this year – 10:14 AM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Sunday notes on a Saturday: Would Damian Lillard deliver a Messi-like effect to Heat? Breaking it down, player-by-player. sun-sentinel.com/2023/08/19/ira… Plus: The waiting game in Portland; Heat with reduced travel; value of regular season; Iguodala on Heat; more. – 9:07 AM
Sunday notes on a Saturday: Would Damian Lillard deliver a Messi-like effect to Heat? Breaking it down, player-by-player. sun-sentinel.com/2023/08/19/ira… Plus: The waiting game in Portland; Heat with reduced travel; value of regular season; Iguodala on Heat; more. – 9:07 AM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
New ep of @CelticsLab on YouTube via @CLNSMedia
The art of player ratings, Jayson Tatum’s MVP case, the legend of Jimmy Butler, and more with @Ronnie2K
Sponsored by:
@FDSportsbook
youtu.be/5i7HHJvaYeQ?si… – 8:22 AM
New ep of @CelticsLab on YouTube via @CLNSMedia
The art of player ratings, Jayson Tatum’s MVP case, the legend of Jimmy Butler, and more with @Ronnie2K
Sponsored by:
@FDSportsbook
youtu.be/5i7HHJvaYeQ?si… – 8:22 AM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Kobe Bryant is the highest-paid shooting guard in NBA history but will lose that top spot this season to a far less popular player.
hoopshype.com/lists/ranking-… – 5:59 PM
Kobe Bryant is the highest-paid shooting guard in NBA history but will lose that top spot this season to a far less popular player.
hoopshype.com/lists/ranking-… – 5:59 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Just randomly was thinking about this game
– Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo first Heat teammates with triple-doubles
-Kendrick Nunn 36 points, Duncan Robinson 34 points
– 22-0 run after Trae declared the game over
Best regular season game of Jimmy era?
pic.twitter.com/XqUPnkULpx – 4:00 PM
Just randomly was thinking about this game
– Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo first Heat teammates with triple-doubles
-Kendrick Nunn 36 points, Duncan Robinson 34 points
– 22-0 run after Trae declared the game over
Best regular season game of Jimmy era?
pic.twitter.com/XqUPnkULpx – 4:00 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Amid Damian Lillard trade swirl, Heat’s Erik Spoelstra stresses Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro as “a great core.” sun-sentinel.com/2023/08/18/ami… Spoelstra, “We’re bringing back the majority of our players and that’s a luxury in this league.” – 1:29 PM
Amid Damian Lillard trade swirl, Heat’s Erik Spoelstra stresses Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro as “a great core.” sun-sentinel.com/2023/08/18/ami… Spoelstra, “We’re bringing back the majority of our players and that’s a luxury in this league.” – 1:29 PM
Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
Andre Iguodala believes Jordan Poole is getting too much blame for the Golden State Warriors shortcomings last season. warriorswire.usatoday.com/2023/08/18/and… – 1:05 PM
Andre Iguodala believes Jordan Poole is getting too much blame for the Golden State Warriors shortcomings last season. warriorswire.usatoday.com/2023/08/18/and… – 1:05 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Iggy sees the similarities between Jimmy and Kobe 🐍👀 pic.twitter.com/FnpoUG98AT – 9:52 AM
Iggy sees the similarities between Jimmy and Kobe 🐍👀 pic.twitter.com/FnpoUG98AT – 9:52 AM
Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
The 1996 NBA Draft produced 10 All-Stars:
Kobe Bryant
Allen Iverson
Steve Nash
Ray Allen
Jermaine O’Neal
Peja Stojakovic
Antoine Walker
Stephon Marbury
Shareef Abdur-Rahim
Zydrunas Ilgauskas
This doesn’t even include 4-time All-Star Ben Wallace because he went undrafted in… pic.twitter.com/Dywo9W5N17 – 9:49 AM
The 1996 NBA Draft produced 10 All-Stars:
Kobe Bryant
Allen Iverson
Steve Nash
Ray Allen
Jermaine O’Neal
Peja Stojakovic
Antoine Walker
Stephon Marbury
Shareef Abdur-Rahim
Zydrunas Ilgauskas
This doesn’t even include 4-time All-Star Ben Wallace because he went undrafted in… pic.twitter.com/Dywo9W5N17 – 9:49 AM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Iggys sees the similarities between Jimmy and Kobe 🐍👀 pic.twitter.com/fKQNmHWx3x – 9:48 AM
Iggys sees the similarities between Jimmy and Kobe 🐍👀 pic.twitter.com/fKQNmHWx3x – 9:48 AM
Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
The 1996 NBA Draft produced 10 All-Stars:
Kobe Bryant
Allen Iverson
Steve Nash
Ray Allen
Jermaine O’Neal
Peja Stojakovic
Antoine Walker
Stephon Marbury
Shareef Abdur-Rahim
Zydrunas Ilgauskas
This doesn’t even include 4-time All-Star Ben Wallace because he went undrafted in… pic.twitter.com/Rzz6ORxI81 – 9:28 AM
The 1996 NBA Draft produced 10 All-Stars:
Kobe Bryant
Allen Iverson
Steve Nash
Ray Allen
Jermaine O’Neal
Peja Stojakovic
Antoine Walker
Stephon Marbury
Shareef Abdur-Rahim
Zydrunas Ilgauskas
This doesn’t even include 4-time All-Star Ben Wallace because he went undrafted in… pic.twitter.com/Rzz6ORxI81 – 9:28 AM
Gilbert Arenas @GilsArenaShow
Andre Iguodala says to stop blaming Jordan Poole for the Warriors collapse.
And Poole should average 25+ for the Wizards this year. pic.twitter.com/LVpfqbOj9U – 4:35 PM
Andre Iguodala says to stop blaming Jordan Poole for the Warriors collapse.
And Poole should average 25+ for the Wizards this year. pic.twitter.com/LVpfqbOj9U – 4:35 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Lakers duo during their 3-peat:
Kobe — Shaq —
25.4 PPG 28.6 PPG
5.9 RPG 12.4 RPG
5.1 APG 2.6 BPG
1.6 SPG 57.5 FG%
Both received MVP votes in all 3 seasons. pic.twitter.com/EDfZqMZjqs – 1:24 PM
Lakers duo during their 3-peat:
Kobe — Shaq —
25.4 PPG 28.6 PPG
5.9 RPG 12.4 RPG
5.1 APG 2.6 BPG
1.6 SPG 57.5 FG%
Both received MVP votes in all 3 seasons. pic.twitter.com/EDfZqMZjqs – 1:24 PM
Sergio Gonzalez @thatgonzalez
From @SethPartnow’s NBA Player Tiers… (theathletic.com/4780786/2023/0…) the Jimmy Butler media day prank that keeps on giving… pic.twitter.com/sUx2BfXb2R – 9:14 AM
From @SethPartnow’s NBA Player Tiers… (theathletic.com/4780786/2023/0…) the Jimmy Butler media day prank that keeps on giving… pic.twitter.com/sUx2BfXb2R – 9:14 AM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Wednesday’s @LockedOnLakers podcast! In which we compare the tension and drama of James Harden’s trade demand vs. Kobe’s in 2007, and explain why Harden’s mess should make Laker fans feel good about the AD extension. @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the… – 12:49 PM
Wednesday’s @LockedOnLakers podcast! In which we compare the tension and drama of James Harden’s trade demand vs. Kobe’s in 2007, and explain why Harden’s mess should make Laker fans feel good about the AD extension. @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the… – 12:49 PM
Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
In 2003-04, Peja Stojakovic averaged 24.2 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.0 threes, 2.1 assists and 1.3 steals while shooting 43.3% from three.
That year, he finished fourth in NBA MVP voting ahead of Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O’Neal, Jason Kidd, Dirk Nowitzki, etc. pic.twitter.com/vAw4SSZA5w – 11:19 AM
In 2003-04, Peja Stojakovic averaged 24.2 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.0 threes, 2.1 assists and 1.3 steals while shooting 43.3% from three.
That year, he finished fourth in NBA MVP voting ahead of Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O’Neal, Jason Kidd, Dirk Nowitzki, etc. pic.twitter.com/vAw4SSZA5w – 11:19 AM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Day 1 of looking at Heat player’s college film
Starting with Jimmy Butler
He really was just out there making the exact same defensive reads he does now lol pic.twitter.com/lreNKwvN5u – 10:39 AM
Day 1 of looking at Heat player’s college film
Starting with Jimmy Butler
He really was just out there making the exact same defensive reads he does now lol pic.twitter.com/lreNKwvN5u – 10:39 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Western Conference leaders since 2000:
PTS — Dirk Nowitzki
REB — Tim Duncan
AST — Chris Paul
STL — Chris Paul
BLK — Tim Duncan
FGM — Dirk Nowitzki
3PM — Steph Curry
FTM — Kobe Bryant pic.twitter.com/35BefHZDMw – 9:57 AM
Western Conference leaders since 2000:
PTS — Dirk Nowitzki
REB — Tim Duncan
AST — Chris Paul
STL — Chris Paul
BLK — Tim Duncan
FGM — Dirk Nowitzki
3PM — Steph Curry
FTM — Kobe Bryant pic.twitter.com/35BefHZDMw – 9:57 AM
Tom Haberstroh @tomhaberstroh
NEW ON THE FINDER: What’s James Harden’s move now? How we got here and wondering whether he pulls a Jimmy Butler or a Kevin Durant or the nuclear option.
read and subscribe now 🔦: open.substack.com/pub/thefinder/… – 9:47 AM
NEW ON THE FINDER: What’s James Harden’s move now? How we got here and wondering whether he pulls a Jimmy Butler or a Kevin Durant or the nuclear option.
read and subscribe now 🔦: open.substack.com/pub/thefinder/… – 9:47 AM
More on this storyline
Clutch Points: “Steph [Curry] deserved 1 before the one he got… If it was mine, cool. I know the impact I had on the game. I don’t need anybody to tell me that I did.” Andre Iguodala on winning the 2015 Finals MVP. (via @GilsArenaShow) pic.twitter.com/6bwPzpRQko -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / August 17, 2023
“He was the only one that got to the line for us consistently,” Iguodala said about Poole’s 2022-2023 season. “People act like he had a bad year. I’m like, a bad year? Ya’ll blame him for the year we had last year? He averaged 20.” -via Clutch Points / August 17, 2023
Ball Don’t Lie: If Andre Iguodala ever ran a franchise, he’s taking the culture from the Miami Heat. 💯 “You don’t hear players get in trouble in Miami. That’s all you need to know…in MIAMI. Out of all the places.” (via @GilsArenaShow) pic.twitter.com/VVDYPYYH9r -via Twitter @Balldontlie / August 17, 2023
“We made some nice additions, we feel,” Spoelstra said to ESPN in his first public comments since exit interview day in June.“ Josh Richardson, getting another family member back into our program. Thomas Bryant, we’ve been a big fan of his. And Jaquez as our draft pick. We’re excited. He’s a guy you can plug and play right now. He’s a little bit older and he has a great deal of experience. So we’re adding those guys to our mix and bringing everybody back. Tyler [Herro] is healthy, Jimmy [Butler] and Bam [Adebayo], that’s a great core. So we’re excited about it.” -via Miami Herald / August 18, 2023
The Players’ Tribune: “Some of the best trades I ever made were the ones I wasn’t able to make.” Danny Ainge reveals plans of bringing Jimmy Butler to Boston to @QRich and @21Blackking . Y’all don’t want to miss this one. #Knuckleheads. Tap in TOMORROW. -via Twitter / August 15, 2023
Ball Don’t Lie: “I wouldn’t be here without you brother. I wish more than anything that you and Gigi were here with us today. I miss you and love you. Pau Gasol with a message to Kobe Bryant 👏 pic.twitter.com/NQwgrD350y -via Twitter @Balldontlie / August 13, 2023
Melissa Rohlin: Pau Gasol, of course, paid tribute to Kobe Bryant, calling him, “the person who elevated my game like no other.” -via Twitter @melissarohlin / August 13, 2023
Mike Trudell: Pau on Kobe: “I wouldn’t be here without you brother. I wish more than anything that you and Gigi were here with us. I miss you and love you. Thanks Vanessa for being here tonight. I’m proud to be your brother. And an Uncle to your wonderful girls. I love you guys so very much.” -via Twitter @LakersReporter / August 12, 2023