“I keep saying you can't expect a player to not have feelings or express his ill feelings towards the organization" - Andre Iguodala says players can’t be expected not to have feelings of discontent if their names are mentioned in trade rumors

Andre Iguodala recently shared his thoughts on offseason operations in the NBA, which include front-office decisions and trade rumors fueled by the media. Iguodala, on his podcast, said he is of the opinion that players have the right to express their discontent when their names are mentioned in trade rumors.

He also stated that a general manager's responsibility is to inform players about the possibility of them being traded or cut.

"Every player I interact with, at some point (as a GM) imma have to trade you, cut you or not gonna pay you what you want and you're gonna leave," Iguodala said. "That should be the first thing we say. But with saying all that, I keep saying you can't expect a player to not have feelings or express his disconnect or express his ill feelings towards the organization he's with when they're throwing out his name in trade rumours."

---

Andre Iguodala charting a course towards retirement

Andre Iguodala #9 of the Golden State Warriors looks on during the national anthem prior to Game Three of the 2022 NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on June 08, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts

Andre Iguodala is slowly making his transition into the media. The 38-year-old's basketball career could soon come to an end, having competed in the NBA for 18 years.

He launched his podcast earlier in the year, with an announcement made in March. His podcast has featured a ton of guests ranging from his friend and teammate Steph Curry, former ESPN President John Skipper, NBA Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas and many more.

Iguodala revealed that he started the podcast together with one of his best friends in a bid to highlight basketball, general sports and culture.

"So not just basketball, but sports and culture, and go through a lot of different segments," Iguodala said. "What's going on in the crypto world, in a tease, blockchain but at the same time inside the mind of an athlete far beyond the court."