The 2015 NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers was a spectacle. Many believed Stephen Curry deserved to have won the 2015 Finals MVP award instead of Andre Iguodala. Curry remained the only Warriors player who scored at least 20 points per game as they overcame the Cavaliers in six games.
Regarding this, the retired Warriors star opened up on Curry missing out on the 2015 NBA Finals award. Notably, Iggy was named the 2015 NBA Finals MVP for his sensational defense against LeBron James and his Cavs side. Recently, Iggy attended the popular US streamer Kai Cenat‘s livestream and spoke about the Finals MVP honors.
I don’t know why they gave it to me (NBA Finals MVP award), they were supposed to give it to Steph!
Andre Iguodala told Kai Cenat
Curry averaged 26.0 points, 6.3 assists, and 5.2 rebounds per game, while Iguodala averaged 16.3 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game. However, there is no denying that Iguodala’s influence extends well beyond his averages per game. Nevertheless the statistical difference between Iggy and Curry was substantial. It was so big a factor that Iggy himself thought that Curry deserved the award.
“I don’t know why they gave it to me, they were supposed to give it to Steph!”
—Andre Iguodala on the 2015 Finals MVP on Kai’s livestream (h/t @WardeIICurry30)pic.twitter.com/8tqSCdE9g5
— WarriorsMuse (@WarriorsMuse) November 18, 2024
The Golden State dynasty won the NBA title four times from 2014-2022. Though Curry didn’t win the Finals MVP in 2014, he finally won the award in 2022. He has 4 NBA titles to his name along with multiple NBA MVP awards. The legendary three-pointer shooter still remains in his prime, looking to win his fifth NBA title.
Andre Iguodala has previously spoken about the 2015 NBA Finals MVP award
Who deserved to win the 2015 NBA Finals MVP Award will always be a never-ending debate among the DubNation. Most recently, Andre Iguodala opened up regarding this topic, giving flowers to his former teammate, Stephen Curry on Kai Centat’s live stream. However, it was not the first time he spoke about this matter. Back in 2023, he did the same in an appearance on Gil’s Arena Podcast.
I always say Steph did deserve [a Finals MVP] before the one he got. I did think he deserved one. Steph should have had mine… So I always say if it was mine, cool. I know the impact I had on the game. I don’t need anyone to tell me that I did.
Andre Iguodala said on the Gil’s Arena Podcast
Ultimately, Iguodala had no difficulty stating that Curry should have won the award in 2015. This was after discussing with Trevor Ariza why he deserved Finals MVP. This exchange offered him a fresh viewpoint. Aside from this, Iguodala is now the acting executive director of the Basketball Players Association, looking after the welfare of the players in the NBA.
