Andre Iguodala, Becky Hammon Named ESPN NBA Analysts; Austin, Doc Rivers to Call Game

Just a few days after announcing his retirement from the NBA, four-time champion and former Finals MVP Andre Iguodala will be joining ESPN as a studio analyst, according to The Athletic's Ricard Deitsch.

Iguodala, 39, is part of a bunch of new additions to ESPN's lineup, including WNBA champion coach Becky Hammon, Connecticut Sun coach Stephanie White and former New York Knicks' executive Scott Perry, both of whom will also be analysts.

Austin Rivers will also get the opportunity to work in-studio while also calling games like his father Doc Rivers. Doc joined the network on a multi-year deal after being let go as the Philadelphia 76ers head coach.

One of the most respected voices in the NBA, ESPN plans on using Iguodala in a variety of ways and plan to include him on some of its top programs like "First Take" as well as "Get Up" in addition to NBA-focused shows.

He announced his retirement on Friday.

"It was a beautiful run, beautiful ride," he told ESPN. "Played in some great cities, for great organizations and with great teammates."

The 19-year veteran has proven that he could fit right in with the current sports media landscape with his thriving podcast "Point Forward with Andre Iguodala and Evan Turner," which caught the attention of David Roberts, ESPN's the head of event and studio production, per Dietsch.

The network has reportedly focused on adding on-air talents that are recently out of the league, which points to why Rivers and Perry are both good additions. Rivers hasn't found a new team since his latest stint with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Perry parted ways with the Knicks this summer after his contract expired.

Hammon also has prior experience working for ESPN and is fresh off winning her second-consecutive WNBA title with the Las Vegas Aces.