First published 2019
Andre Iguodala opens his story in his Illinois hometown, where basketball first shaped his world. The Golden State Warriors star takes readers through his rise to NBA stardom and three championship victories. Iguodala examines the racial dynamics within a league dominated by African American athletes and explores the physical toll professional basketball demands. He reveals the complex relationships between teammates on one of basketball's most successful teams, where competition and brotherhood exist side by side. The memoir confronts difficult questions about what athletes owe their sport and their bodies. Iguodala shares his experiences beyond basketball, including his technology investments and philanthropy work. He addresses his growing voice in conversations about race in America. The book captures the drive that pushes elite athletes to seek more achievement even after reaching their highest goals. Iguodala examines both the burden of accepting assigned roles and the power of choosing to embrace them.
Genres: african-american, autobiography, sports, non-fiction, biography-memoir, basketball
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: personal-journey, social-commentary
Setting: Illinois
Period: 21st-century
256 pages · Hardcover · Blue Rider Press