Andre Iguodala departs from the NBA after 19 seasons.

Nearly two decades after entering the game, Andre Iguodala, a four-time NBA champion with the Golden State Warriors, has announced his retirement.

The NBA Finals MVP from 2015 informed Andscape on Friday morning that he is leaving the league.

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Iguodala played 1,231 games over the course of 19 seasons, averaging 11.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 4.2 assists.

 Before opting to retire, the 2012 All-Star said he turned down interest from the Warriors and numerous other organisations.

Iguodala, 39, told Andscape in a phone interview that "it's simply the right moment." "My time was running out, 

and I didn't want to load the rear seat with anything. I didn't want to have to attempt time management again. Particularly while on the court and spending time with family. A lot.

"You want to do well. Family is a lot, though. My son is sixteen, followed by two girls. So I'm excited to watch them mature throughout those crucial years.

The 2004 NBA draft's ninth overall pick was the former Arizona standout. The 6-foot-6, 215-pound forward, who played with the Philadelphia 76ers from 2007 to 2008, earned his only All-Star appearance with the team in 2012. He averaged a career-high 19.9 points per game with them.

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