"DNP-OLD COMING UP" - Fans relentlessly mock Warriors veteran Andre Iguodala as he pulls off reverse windmill dunk
Andre Iguodala turned back the clock with a reverse windmill dunk during Monday's Golden State Warriors vs. Phoenix Suns game at Chase Center. Iguodala made the play after receiving a pocket pass from Jordan Poole during the second quarter.
39-year-old Iguodala has struggled with injuries over the last two seasons. He even contemplated retiring after winning his fourth ring with the franchise last year. However, Iggy returned for his final season and left everyone shocked when he got up for the reverse slam.
NBA fans mocked the veteran forward relentlessly online. One tweet read:
"ANDRE IGUODALA DNP-OLD COMING UP"
ANDRE IGUODALA DNP-OLD COMING UP https://t.co/i75K8qOTr4
More such hilarious reactions followed:
39-year-old Andre Iguodala with a reverse dunk in 2023.
Are we seeing him next game? 😂
@WarriorsMuse bro been jumping up and down for one rebound dude is gassed tf up for sure🤣🤣
@WarriorsMuse and he’s out for the next 5 years
@WarriorsMuse his hip already shifting out of place
@WarriorsMuse Well, last time dunks with some energy he was out for a month...
@WarriorsMuse Reevaluated in 2 weeks
@WarriorsMuse he’s gonna be on ice until the playoffs lol.
@WarriorsMuse Someone must’ve told him today’s his last game until the postseason
@BleacherReport @NBCSWarriors if Iggy is scoring on you in 2023, you might as well forfeit
@BleacherReport @NBCSWarriors can’t do this anywhere but the chase center
Andre Iguodala is still a vital cog for the Golden State Warriors
Andre Iguodala is far from the player he was during the Golden State Warriors' 2015, 2017 and 2018 championship wins. Since last season, he has slotted into a more off-court role as a veteran presence. Iguodala has mentored the young players on the team, and his impact in that capacity was crucial in their championship run last year.
However, Iguodala has been integral in helping the Warriors on the court this season. He has played only eight games this year, but his playmaking and defensive IQ have been huge for the Dubs, especially with their floor generals like Draymond Green and Steph Curry off the floor.
With the Warriors struggling to play consistently well this year, they can use all the help they need, including playing a 39-year-old Andre Iguodala more frequently in their rotation. Iguodala's experience could come in handy for the Dubs on the road, where they have a 7-26 losing record for the season, the worst in the league.
His leadership on the court could help them stay locked in, especially defensively and with the bench units, which have struggled the most. Iguodala also covers for Andrew Wiggins' absence, who is one of the best two-way wings on the roster. Wiggins is out indefinitely, citing personal reasons.
Iguodala won't have the same impact as Wiggins, but playing some of his rotation minutes could give the Warriors some relief. The Dubs are about to begin a five-game road trip, and coming out with a winning result is a must. The Warriors are only two games ahead of teams ranked ninth to 11th and a game ahead of the seventh seed in fifth place.
If they can sustain their recent winning run on the road, Golden State will have a good chance of securing a top-six finish.