In his eighth season, Iguodala will make his first all-star appearance. He is averaging 13 points, 6.7 rebounds, 5.2 assists, and 1.77 steals, while ranking among the top defensive players in the league.
Iguodala, Miami's LeBron James, and Houston's Kyle Lowry, a former Villanova star, are the only players averaging at least 13 points, six rebounds, and five assists.
Earlier in the day, when asked whether he would vote himself in, Iguodala said, "Of course." After the all-star announcement, he was unavailable for comment, but he tweeted, "Thanks for all the coaches who voted for me in the All Star game. . . . The phone is blowing up . . . Thanks for the love . . . Truly a blessing."
Like the voters, Iguodala said he would place a heavy emphasis on the Sixers' winning season.
Coach Doug Collins said earlier Thursday that he woke up at 4 a.m., worrying whether the 76ers would earn at least one all-star berth. Now he can get some sleep.
"I could not be more proud of Andre Iguodala for being recognized as an all-star," Collins said in a statement released by the team. "Andre has meant so much to the success of our team this season, and he is one of the most talented, unselfish players I have ever had the opportunity to coach - the entire 76ers organization, our coaching staff, his teammates and I are thrilled he will be representing us in this year's All-Star Game."
Los Angeles Clippers forward Caron Butler, who will face Iguodala and the Sixers on Friday at the Wells Fargo Center, worked out frequently last summer in Chicago with Iguodala. Butler was asked after Thursday's practice what it would mean if Iguodala were to be voted an all-star.
