Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala. Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

Warriors' Andre Iguodala ruled out Game 5 vs. Nuggets, to be re-evaluated in one week

By Victor Barbosa | Last updated 4/27/22

Across his 18 NBA seasons , Andre Iguodala has played in 173 playoff games with four different franchises (twice with the Golden State Warriors). The three-time champion will miss the Warriors attempt to close out the Denver Nuggets in their Western Conference first-round series on Wednesday night though, and there's a chance he could be out much longer.

Andre Iguodala is out for Game 5 tonight. Listed as a left cervical disc injury. Neck problem.
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) April 27, 2022

Andre Iguodala will be re-evaluated for his neck injury next Wednesday, per Warriors. So he will miss the end of this Nuggets series and, if they advance, at least the beginning portion of the second round.
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) April 27, 2022

At this point in his career, "Iggy" has been relegated to a bench role, but he's been able to add yet another veteran voice on the bench with postseason experience. This season's Golden State squad has plenty of familiar faces like fellow dynasty members Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green -- all of whom played with Iguodala during the Dubs' five straight NBA Finals appearances from 2015-19 -- as well as younger guys like breakout shooting guard Jordan Poole.

Iguodala played in three of the first four games during the series against the Nuggets, but has posted just 1.3 points, 2.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists while averaging 14.0 minutes per game. In the regular season, the 38-year-old was limited to 31 contests -- due to injuries and veteran rest -- and averaged 4.0 points, 3.7 assists, 3.2 rebounds and 19.5 minutes per game.

The one-time All-Star signed with Golden State last August after spending the past two seasons with the Miami Heat.

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