Andrei Kirilenko, a former NBA star known for his time with the Utah Jazz, recently talked about how he got his famous nickname, AK-47. This nickname comes from his initials and jersey number, but it ...

In professional sports, walking away from a big paycheck is rare — so when it happens, it highlights a player's dedication. A strong example came in 2007 when Andrei Kirilenko made headlines for what ...

PHILADELPHIA -- The 76ers have suspended forward Andrei Kirilenko for not reporting to the team after his trade from the Brooklyn Nets last month. Coach Brett Brown confirmed the suspension during a ...

Andrei Kirilenko spoke in a recent interview with the Knuckleheads podcast about his now-iconic AK-47 nickname. He recalled that the Jazz signed John Amaechi, who took his preferred number 13 jersey.

Egor Demin high five kids during the Jr.NBA, Jr. WNBA, NBPA and New Era Event at the NBPA Corporate Offiices on June 24, 2025 in New York City, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and ...

Many household names spent most of their careers playing for the Utah Jazz. One that will never be forgotten is former All-Star and defensive wizard Andrei Kirilenko from Russia. Kirilenko spent ten ...

“I’ve talked to [Andrei] through all of my career,” Demin said. “Moving to Spain, he was a part of the decision at some point. Moving to BYU, obviously, because he lived in Utah, and for my parents, ...

As Nets first-round pick Egor Dëmin begins his NBA career, he’s mentored by Andrei Kirilenko, widely considered the greatest Russian-born player in NBA history. “Yes, I’ve talked to him through all of ...

After playing for Team USA’s Select Team in Las Vegas, Flagg was compared to former All-Star Andrei Kirilenko by an NBA executive and two NBA scouts who spoke with HoopsHype. “Flagg is like Kirilenko, ...

Minnesota Timberwolves’ Andrei Kirilenko, center, of Russia, and teammate Derrick Williams (7) pull down a rebound as San Antonio Spurs’ Manu Ginobili (20), of Argentina, reaches in during the first ...