The Grizzlies Are Completely Screwing Andre Iguodala Over by Denying Buyout Request
By Chris Pyo
The Memphis Grizzlies really aren't doing Andre Iguodala and NBA fans any favors with their latest actions.
After being traded to the Grizzlies from the Golden State Warriors in a move to clear up cap space for the D'Angelo Russell trade, Iguodala was expected to reach a buyout with the Grizz so he could sign elsewhere and not rot in Memphis.
But that's not the case.
The Grizzlies have denied Andre Iguodala’s request at a buy-out, and want him to report to training camp, via @ShamsCharania.
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) September 9, 2019
Iguodala likely wants to finish on a high note given his successful career to date, which includes two All-NBA Defensive team nods, a gold medal at the 2012 London Olympics, and three NBA championships with the Warriors, including one in 2015 when he was the Finals MVP.
The Warriors are retiring Andre Iguodala’s No. 9 jersey.
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) July 7, 2019
◾️ 3x champ
◾️ 2015 Finals MVP pic.twitter.com/xrn8WT2bxu
Many reports originally had Iguodala going to the Lakers or Clippers, since both playoff-bound teams could use his veteran presence in their rotations.
But that looks to be delayed at the moment and it'll all hinge on the Grizzlies changing their minds.
HBD @andre Iguodala!
— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) January 29, 2019
Remember high-flying, poster-making, stat-stuffing Iggy from the 76ers days? pic.twitter.com/2yz1uSSmfH
What a shame for someone who's been one of the NBA's most electric players since his 76ers days. Maybe Iggy just needs to hire Antonio Brown's social media team to help him find a way out of this situation.