Andrei Kirilenko names a surprising player who was the first to …
WEB23 hours ago · Andrei Kirilenko is one of the NBA's most underrated players because he was arguably the most versatile defender of the 2000s. At 6'9", the Russian had the size to match up with big men, but he had the foot speed to keep up with guards. Almost every player struggled when being guarded by AK-47 because he played suffocating defense.
Andrei Kirilenko on Playing w/ Utah Jazz, Stockton & Malone, All …
WEB2 days ago · Straight outta Russia this week! None other than AK47, aka Andrei Kirilenko, joins the show. The trio talk about his unique journey from 15-year-old Russian ...
Andrei Kirilenko Opens Up On Playing With Karl Malone And …
WEB1 day ago · Andrei Kirilenko was surrounded by greatness the moment he arrived in the NBA, as he got to be teammates with Karl Malone and John Stockton on the Utah Jazz.It was quite the privilege and on a recent appearance on the Knuckleheads podcast, Kirilenko was asked what it was like to be on the same team as Malone and Stockton. "It was surreal," Kirilenko said.
Andrei Kirilenko Explains How He Got His Legendary AK-47 …
WEB1 day ago · Start Conversation. 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. It was another teammate, Quincy Lewis, who gave him the idea to wear 47 and …
Andrei Kirilenko recalls learning from polar opposites John …
WEB2 days ago · Matt De Lima. Sep 17, 2024 at 5:56 PM ET. Utah Jazz fan favorite Andrei “AK-47” Kirilenko joined the Knuckleheads Podcast with Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles to recall his early years ...
Andrei Kirilenko names the toughest players he had to guard ...
WEB1 day ago · Former Utah Jazz star Andrei Kirilenko arrived during a time when prolific wingmen dominated the league. Although the versatile Russian more than held his own against the likes of Vince Carter, Ray Allen, and even Michael Jordan—who was at the tail-end of his illustrious career—it didn't mean the 6-foot-9 forward didn't have his fair share of headaches and sleepless nights trying to ensure ...
Andrei Kirilenko on the awe of facing Michael Jordan for the first …
WEB1 day ago · Anyone fortunate enough to play in the same era as Michael Jordan has, in one way or another, a story to tell about the arguable GOAT. Former Utah Jazz star Andrei Kirilenko recently appeared on Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles' “Knuckleheads Podcast” and regaled them with his story of playing …
Andrei Kirilenko - The New York Times
WEBAndrei Kirilenko, who never made it onto the court in the Nets’ Game 1 win over the Raptors on Saturday, said he understood Coach Jason Kidd’s decision. By Andrew Keh …
Andrei Kirilenko News - ESPN
WEBFind the latest news about Philadelphia 76ers Small Forward Andrei Kirilenko on ESPN. Check out news, rumors, and game highlights.
Jazz Great Andrei Kirilenko Reveals Toughest Matchup in Practice
WEB2 days ago · Mar 28, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Former Utah Jazz player Andrei Kirilenko talks with the media prior to the game between the Utah Jazz and the Los Angeles Lakers at Vivint Smart Home Arena.