Team USA Basketball
Iguodala was a member of the USA men's national basketball team in the 2010 FIBA World Championship, winning the gold medal with 11 other NBA players: Kevin Durant, Derrick Rose, Tyson Chandler, Russell Westbrook, Lamar Odom, Chauncey Billups, Danny Granger, Stephen Curry, Kevin Love, Rudy Gay, and Eric Gordon. In the FIBA World Championships Iguodala displayed his athleticism with an array of fastbreak dunks.
Iguodala was also selected to the 2012 London Olympics USA men's basketball roster, largely due to his exceptional defensive ability. He helped team USA win the gold medal against Spain in a 107–100 victory.
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