Golden State Warriors' "Sixth Man" Andre Iguodala on His Life on and off the Court

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Mina Kim

Jun 28, 2019 at

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OAKLAND, CA: Andre Iguodala #9 of the Golden State Warriors poses for a picture during the Golden State Warriors media day on September 24, 2018 in Oakland, California. (Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Just two weeks ago, Andre Iguodala was battling on the court in his fifth consecutive NBA Finals with the Golden State Warriors. But Iguodala has had his mind on more than basketball. In his new memoir, “The Sixth Man,” Iguodala reflects on his childhood, the role of race in his life and in the NBA, and the mental and physical toll that competitive sports puts on kids and professional athletes. We’ll discuss his book and get his take on the latest Warriors news, like teammate Kevin Durant’s free agency announced Thursday.

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Andre Iguodala, NBA professional basketball player, Golden State Warriors

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