LOS ANGELES – In leading the Golden State Warriors to their NBA Finals triumph last month, Andre Iguodala was all over ABC’s airwaves. The sixth man’s clutch performances against the Cleveland Cavaliers led to him being named the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player.
Tonight, Iguodala will again be on ABC with just a tad bit less camera time. He’s co-presenting, along with singer Ciara, the award for “Best Play” when The 2015 ESPYS Presented by Capital One – hosted by Joel McHale – air from the Microsoft Theater (ABC, 8 p.m. ET).
Still, he might find himself taking the stage more than once as the Warriors are nominated in six ESPY categories. His teammate, Stephen Curry, is one of the nominees for “Best Male Athlete” and “Best NBA Player”; Steve Kerr is up for “Best Coach/Manager”; and the Warriors are among the finalists for “Best Team.”
In the middle of his hectic preparations for his ESPYS debut, Iguodala answered some questions for Front Row.
How have you prepared for your role as an ESPYS presenter?
My schedule has been pretty hectic since The Finals and I got in early this morning from CFDA Men’s Fashion Week in New York. Once I found out I was presenting Best Play, I just took a look at the nominees.
How many ESPYS have you attended or watched and what’s your favorite ESPYS moment?
This is my first time at The ESPYS but I’ve watched them before. There’s not one moment in particular that stands out but there have been some moving speeches.
If you could co-present with anyone of your choosing, who would it be?
I’m looking forward to presenting tonight with Ciara, but if I could present with anyone it would be my son [Andre Jr.].
(Eric Ray Davidson/ESPN The Magazine)
