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.

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 ...

76ers forward Andrei Kirilenko said that this year is "probably my last season." In an interview with Eurohoops, he said, "I’m still thinking about next year, but for this moment, I feel like this is ...

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 ...

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"At the age of 40, he was leading all drills that we do in practice" - Andrei Kirilenko was stunned to see John Stockton's leadership originally appeared on Basketball Network. When fans discuss the ...

Andrei Kirilenko of the Utah Jazz waits during a foul shot at a game against the Miami Heat in 2010 at American Airlines Arena in Miami. For statheads, though, he was a superstar, especially in the ...