Andrei was a stellar defender. Across his 12 seasons in the NBA, Kirilenko averaged 1.4 steals and 1.8 blocks per game. That is a sign that AK-47 was one of the most versatile defenders because he ...

Andrei Kirilenko recently shared his personal criteria for what it takes to be considered a top 10 player in NBA history, and his formula is all about championships and impact.

Andrei Kirilenko (Image Credit: Getty Images) 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.

Andrei Kirilenko isn't making a big deal about it -- he didn't even tell his coach, Jerry... Andrei Kirilenko Becomes US Citizen SF Gate Logo Hearst Newspapers Logo ...

Glancing at the play-by-play statistics of Wednesday night’s Nets-Warriors game, it would lead one to believe that, with 9:58 remaining in the fourth quarter, Andrei Kirilenko missed a jumper ...

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — 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 ...

The Minnesota Timberwolves and their often-ridiculed general manager, David Kahn, signed Andrei Kirilenko this offseason for about $20 million for two seasons. Andrei Kirilenko Is Back â ...

Andrei Kirilenko, whose season has been a big disappointment, was inactive for the first time this season Monday night against the Heat. “It’s tough, but there’s nothing I can do ...

Minnesota's Andrei Kirilenko utilizes the baseline as effectively as any player in the NBA. (David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images) By Rob Mahoney Professional. Rob Mahoney | Nov 13, 2012.

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.

The Brooklyn Nets made the Andrei Kirilenko signing official on Friday.No terms were announced, but multiple reports indicated the 32-year-old Russian forward signed a two-year deal worth the mini ...

Andrei Kirilenko has been granted restricted free agency–by his wife. Masha Lopatova, a former Russian pop star married to the Jazz forward for six years, understands the temptation NBA playe… ...