profiles > Ak-47: InterBasket > Player Profiles > Andrei Kirilenko, Russia < page 2. This was the third time in his career he achieved a five-by-five. The side-by-side shot is too perfect. [27], On January 3, 2006, against the Los Angeles Lakers, Kirilenko posted a stat line of 14 points, 8 rebounds, 9 assists, 6 steals, and 7 blocks. 10 years ago today Baron Davis drove left baseline, elevated over Andrei Kirilenko and set the basketball world on fire forever. Build your custom FanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis on Golden State Warriors and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. Malone hits assist milestone, delivers Jazz past Nuggets. On February 8, 2001, in his third season with CSKA Moscow, Kirilenko became the second player ever in the history of the FIBA SuproLeague to record a triple-double with 13 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 steals against Lietuvos Rytas . 95 Hands. In the 1999–2000 season, he helped his team win the championship of the North European Basketball League and its second Russian Super League championship in a row. [15], On December 11, 2014, Kirilenko was traded, along with Jorge Gutiérrez, the Nets' second round draft pick in 2020 and the right to swap second round picks in 2018, to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Brandon Davies. searching for Andrei Kirilenko 7 found (208 total) alternate case: andrei Kirilenko. Browse more videos. Kirilenko missed 18 games because of back spasms,[7] then a right quadriceps strain,[8] and finally a calf strain. Kirilenko was a versatile "big man" who could play either forward spot. The 2006–2007 season was a tremendous disappointment for Kirilenko. Davis' playoff highlights included numerous acrobatic layups, a buzzer-beating half-court three-pointer, and a memorable dunk over Andrei Kirilenko. In his first season, he helped his new team win the Russian Super League championship. He was selected to play as a reserve in the 2004 NBA All-Star Game in Los Angeles. Playing next. In January 2011, he became a U.S. 82 Ball Handle. [13] On June 23, 2014, he exercised his $3.3 million player option, re-signing with the Nets for the 2014–15 season. Playmaking. It's the way men are by nature. citizen.[2]. The Jazz jumped out to a 2-0 series lead, but the Warriors got their lone win that series at home in a deafening Oracle Arena. NBA 2K20 MyTeam Andrei Kirilenko 84 Overall Sapphire ratings, attributes, badges, dynamic duos, and other information. He was noted for his high-level play in both offense (11.8 points and 5.5 rebounds per game NBA career averages) and defense (twice topping 3.0 blocks per game for a season). Amid the 2011 NBA lockout, Kirilenko returned to Russia to play for his old team CSKA Moscow. Staples of Kirilenko's defensive power were his shot blocking (with an NBA career average of 1.8 per game) and in stealing the ball (NBA career average of 1.4 per game). [19][20] With Kirilenko at the club for the second half of the season, CSKA Moscow managed to advance to the EuroLeague Final Four for the fourth straight season, after eliminating Panathinaikos for the second straight season in the quarterfinals, with a 3–1 series win. Andrei Kirilenko was a unicorn before we knew what to call his breed and The Precious—Gordon Hayward— is no unicorn. On February 8, 2001, in his third season with CSKA Moscow, Kirilenko became the second player ever in the history of the Euroleague to record a triple-double with 13 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 steals against Lietuvos Rytas . Younger generations of NBA fans may not remember a time when the Golden State Warriors were lovable underdogs. [31] In January 2011, Kirilenko and his wife acquired American citizenship. The final score was 70–68, after a great Olympiacos comeback in the fourth quarter, led by Vassilis Spanoulis. [28][29], In June 2015, FiveThirtyEight reviewed Kirilenko's statistics. Later, he played at the EuroBasket 2001, where Russia finished 5th among 16 teams. The crowning highlight was the play that has since eclipsed most other memories of the series — Baron Davis's dunk on Andrei Kirilenko. But the history of the franchise lives on and it is fun to see two different eras of Warriors basketball collide with something as simple as a dunk and a celebration involving some abs. He made the NBA All-Rookie First Team after his first season, was an NBA All-Defensive Team pick three times and played in the 2004 All-Star Game. Seeing Curry dunk at all is a rare sight, so it is great when he can do that and honor a franchise great at the same time. In the 2003–04 NBA season, he ranked third in the league in blocked shots per game and fourth in the league in steals per game,[3] becoming just the second player in NBA history to rank in the top five in both categories (David Robinson ranked first in blocked shots per game and fifth in steals per game in the 1991–92 NBA season). Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. Davis is listed at 6-foot-3, Kirilenko at 6-9. "There was a frustration on our part and a frustration on Andrei… For Kirilenko, wealthy beyond counting, right now he doesn't have to work. 80 Driving Dunk. Andrei Gennadyevich Kirilenko (Russian: Андрей Геннадьевич Кириленко; born February 18, 1981) is a Russian basketball executive and retired professional basketball player, currently the commissioner of the Russian Basketball Federation. [18], On February 24, 2015, Kirilenko signed with CSKA Moscow of the VTB United League for the rest of the 2014–15 season, returning to the club for a third stint. The only time that Kirilenko played in a FIBA World Cup was at the 2002 FIBA World Championship, where the Russian team finished 10th out of 16 teams. That blowout Warriors victory featured a legendary moment in franchise history that saw Davis throw down a huge slam over Andrei Kirilenko. Coincidentally, Kirilenko was born in the city of Izhevsk, in the former Soviet Union (now in Russia), where the weapon was first manufactured. [23] Over 11 games played in the EuroLeague, he averaged 8.5 points and 5.3 rebounds per game. Electric, athletic and dominant at both ends of the court, Andrei Kirilenko played just two EuroLeague seasons this decade, but his impact was beyond question. On April 23, 2000, he participated in his second Russian All-Star game, helping the West beat the East 122–111. Kirilenko joined the Utah Jazz in 2001. His statistics for the 2007–08 NBA season were 11.0 ppg, 4.7 rpg, 4.0 apg, 1.2 spg, and 1.5 bpg, all of which were improvements over his previous season's stats (with the exception of blocks and rebounds). Lopatova is the daughter of Russian basketball player Andrey Lopatov. http://boingvert.com/discount/ ←VERT PROGRAM DISCOUNT!With AK47's retirement, here are his top 10 slams throughout his NBA career. [6] He was the team's starting small forward, playing in 64 games during the 2012–13 NBA season. Kirilenko met Lopatova at a youth basketball camp in Moscow, and Kirilenko appeared in one of Lopatova's music videos. Kirilenko is nicknamed "AK-47", in reference to both his initials, the jersey number he wore, and the AK-47 rifle. Visit http://www.nba.com/video for more NBA Playoff action! That blowout Warriors victory featured a legendary moment in franchise history that saw Davis throw down a huge slam over Andrei Kirilenko. 82 Post Moves. Like Draymond Green, Kirilenko relished in leading the break and setting up a teammate for an easy dunk or layup in transition. [25] Afterwards, he moved on to become the head of the Russian Basketball Federation. [32] The couple have three sons, Fedor, Stepan and Andrey, and a daughter named Alexandra. He was named to the first team on the NBA All-Rookie team. At the end of the season, he was named the 2011–12 EuroLeague MVP and selected to the All-EuroLeague First Team. Happy birthday Baron Davis ! On June 23, 2015, Kirilenko announced his retirement from playing professional basketball. In 2001, Kirilenko joined the Utah Jazz, who drafted him twenty-fourth overall in 1999. Since then the team has five NBA Finals appearances and three titles to its name. Curry joined the Warriors during the 2009-10 season. At 23 years and 261 days, he was the youngest to do so until Andrei Kirilenko in 2003. Baron Davis - Wikipedia In the 2001–02 season, Andrei Kirilenko made his rookie debut, averaging 10.7 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 1.91 blocks per game. 1-seeded Dallas Mavericks in the 2007 NBA Playoffs and had a matchup with the Utah Jazz in the next round. Kirilenko became the leader of the Jazz in 2003 after John Stockton retired and Karl Malone left Utah to join the Los Angeles Lakers. He was three times selected into the NBA All-Defensive First or Second Team. Baron Davis’ Thunderous Dunk Claimed Andrei Kirilenko’s Soul; Baron Davis’ Thunderous Dunk Claimed Andrei Kirilenko’s Soul Joe Grobeck, June 10, 2020 11:18 am. 3.9m members in the nba community. Report. Following his performance in the 2007 EuroBasket, he asked to be released from his contract to return to Russia to play basketball. 78 Passing Accuracy. He showed off his all-around skills in the SuproLeague, finishing in top ten in 7 out of 8 statistical categories. Hear from former Dubs Monta Ellis and Patrick O'Bryant as they relive Baron Davis' iconic dunk over Anrei Kirilenko during the 2007 Western Conference Semi-Finals. Kirilenko led the Jazz in many statistical categories: In the middle of the 2004–05 season against the Washington Wizards, Kirilenko sustained a broken right wrist, sidelining him for the remainder of the season. In 2000, Kirilenko travelled with the Russian national team to the 2000 Summer Olympics where his team finished a lowly 8th. Kirilenko and Hakeem Olajuwon are the only 2 NBA players who have finished a game with at least 6 steals, 6 blocks, 6 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists since 1985–86. In 1987, Hakeem Olajuwon had 38 points, 17 rebounds, 12 blocks, 7 steals, and 6 assists for the Houston Rockets, in a double-overtime win over the Seattle SuperSonics, the only other time a player has earned a 5×6. Watch Steph Curry imitate Baron Davis’ legendary dunk on Andrei Kirilenko (Video) Steph Curry honored Warriors legend Baron Davis with a pregame slam. 8-seeded Warriors took down the No. Euroleague Basketball. [9] He finished the season with averages of 12.4 points, 5.7 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and a 51% field goal percentage per game. ... Endesa Dunk of the Night: Austin Hollins, Zenit St Petersburg. It's hard to resist. 78 Draw Foul. Los Angeles Lakers. #NBArank Best Playoff Vines: Baron Davis' dunk on Andrei Kirilenko. Kirilenko has also played at 4 more EuroBaskets: the EuroBasket 2003, the EuroBasket 2005, the EuroBasket 2007, where he won the gold medal of the competition, and was named the MVP of the tournament, and the EuroBasket 2011. He was selected to the All-Tournament Team on both occasions. 78 Passing Accuracy. With Russia, he won the EuroBasket title in 2007, earning MVP honors in the process. In the 2005–06 season Kirilenko was again among the league's best shot blockers and defenders. [10] He had his best game on November 14, 2012, when he had 26 points and 12 rebounds on an 89-87 loss to the Charlotte Bobcats. [16] The 76ers suspended Kirilenko without pay on January 9, 2015 for failing to report after the trade,[17] and on February 21, he was waived by the 76ers before playing in a game for them. It has been said that much of this decline can be attributed to the main offensive emphasis on Carlos Boozer, Deron Williams, and Mehmet Okur, and that Kirilenko was uncomfortable losing his position as the main go-to guy on the team. [5] Although the lockout was resolved in December, Kirilenko remained with CSKA Moscow for the rest of the season rather than pursue an immediate return to the NBA. "We Believe" Warriors team in … And he may be content to do just that, no matter that his name IS going to come up in talks now. The peak of that came back during the 2006-07 season when Baron Davis was getting fans off their feet well before the days of Stephen Curry doing the same. While playing in 70 games and not missing much playing time, he averaged career lows in points (8.3) and field goal attempts (6.0). During the 2011 NBA lockout, Kirilenko spent another year with CSKA Moscow, leading them to the 2012 EuroLeague Final. [4] He played and started in 78 of the Utah's 82 games and led them to a 42–40 record. Kirilenko was named FIBA Europe Men's Player of the Year twice, and won a Euroscar Player of the Year award in 2012. He spent three years with CSKA Moscow from 1998 to 2001, winning the Russian league MVP award in 2000. Kirilenko won a bronze medal with Russia at the 2012 Summer Olympics. Andrei Kirilenko is among the very best players who ever played for the Jazz franchise and had been selected as a member of the All-Time Utah Jazz NBA team by 2K. 82 Post Moves. Davis proceeded to throw down an emphatic tomahawk slam dunk right over the top of Kirilenko to set the entire state of Bay Area basketball into a ringing frenzy. The same year, he was named the competition's Most Valuable Player, earned an All-EuroLeague first team selection and won the EuroLeague Best Defender award.[1]. On July 27, 2012, Kirilenko signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves. He was named to the first team on the NBA All-Defensive Team. The crowning highlight was the play that has since eclipsed most other memories of the series — Baron Davis's dunk on Andrei Kirilenko. Biography. I’m not sure what the consensus is on Kirilenko’s passing because YouTube is filled with slick assists , but as I discuss in the video, Kirilenko wasn’t breaking down defenders with his dribbling and creating shots in a Nash-like sense. Andrei Kirilenko participated in the 2000 Summer Olympics as a member of the Russian national basketball team, which finished 8th in the tournament. Andrei Kirilenko participated in the 2000 Summer Olympics as a member of the Russian national basketball team, which finished 8th in the tournament. Near the end of Game 3, a 125-105 romp by Golden State in Oakland, Davis soared for a ferocious dunk over Andrei Kirilenko. He became the first Russian player selected in the first round of a draft and the youngest European player drafted. Image: David Zalubowski/Associated Press By … [21] However, in the semi-final game, despite being dubbed by media as an absolute favorite to advance, Kirilenko's team, CSKA, once again lost to Olympiacos. [30], Kirilenko is married to Russian pop singer Masha "Marina" Lopatova, whose stage name is MaLo. Jamaal Tinsley (942 words) exact match in snippet view article find links to article season. As a member of the Russian junior national team, Kirilenko was the MVP of the 1999 FIBA Under-19 World Cup. Kirilenko was also the first Russian picked in the first round of an NBA Draft. Despite being the odds-on favorite to win the slam dunk contest, he finished second to Harold Deane of Lokomotiv Mineralnye Vody. CSKA Moscow finished the season by winning the VTB United League, after eliminating Khimki with a 3–0 series win in the league's finals series.[24]. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. 70 Post Hook. Despite the trade rumors and controversy created by these statements, he rebounded in the 2007–08 NBA season and backed off on trade demands. Since the 2000 Summer Olympics, Kirilenko has been a regular member of the Russian national team. He worked out personally with former Jazz shooting guard Jeff Hornacek on his shooting in the 2007 off-season, and his field goal percentage improved from 47% to 51%. Baron Davis has a crazy jam over Andrei Kirilenko. Kirilenko's first major international tournament with the senior Russian national basketball team was at the 2000 Summer Olympics, where the Russia finished the games in 8th place. 87 Speed With Ball. Andrei Kirilenko's full details including attributes, animations, tendencies, coach boosts, shoe boosts, upgradable badges, evolutions (stats and badge upgrades), ... 55 Standing Dunk. Davis’ dunk gave life to the Warriors and those who saw it will never forget the moment. On February 8, 2001, in his third season with CSKA Moscow, Kirilenko became the second player ever in the history of the FIBA SuproLeague to record a triple-double with 13 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 steals against Lietuvos Rytas. In the first game of the 2008 Olympics tournament against Iran, Kirilenko scored 15 points, pulled down 5 rebounds, and blocked 3 shots. They get chased by women. Kirilenko was born in the Soviet city of Izhevsk, Russia. 95 Hands. Brooklyn Nets forward Andrei Kirilenko, of Russia, warms up before an NBA basketball game in Denver on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014. [11] On June 29, 2013, Kirilenko opted out of the final year of his contract with the Timberwolves (worth $10 million) to become a free agent. 73 Post Fade. [4][33][34] ESPN The Magazine reported in 2006 that Masha allows Andrei to have sex with another woman once per year and quoted her: "Male athletes in this country are extremely attractive. 73 Post Fade. Davis’ Warriors were just happy to get into the postseason and end a playoff drought that lasted well over a decade. With the win in the 2007 EuroBasket, Russia qualified to the 2008 Summer Olympics, where Kirilenko also played for Russia, and he was also named Russia's flag bearer for the Opening Ceremony of the games. In a game that was essentially over by halftime, the Warriors made 15 3-pointers, forced 23 turnovers, and won 125-105. Matt Harpring scored 22 points and Karl Malone added 18 as the Jazz posted their 14th straight home victory over the Denver Nuggets, 99-81. Andrei Kirilenko participated in the 2000 Summer Olympics as a member of the Russian national basketball team, which finished 8th in the tournament. He plays at the Power Forward or Small Forward position in this All-Time team.. Andrei Kirilenko on NBA 2K21 Andrei Kirilenko's full details including attributes, animations, tendencies, coach boosts, shoe boosts, upgradable badges, evolutions (stats and badge upgrades), ... 55 Standing Dunk. Tinsley played … 67 Driving Dunk. In 2011, he won his second EuroBasket medal, this time the bronze. 1.6k votes, 227 comments. 86 Ball Handle. College Basketball Meet Allie LaForce: The Miss Teen USA Winner Turned Star Sideline Reporter. Playmaking. 5y. The No. With just under three minutes remaining in the game, Baron Davis blasted past Deron Williams forcing a matchup at the rim with one of the NBA’s feared shot blockers, Andrei Kirilenko. His efficiency in scoring, steals, blocks, assists, offensive rebounds, and all-around versatility, suggest that Kirilenko could be justifiably considered for the Basketball Hall of Fame. On February 8, 2001, in his third season with CSKA Moscow, Kirilenko became the second player ever in the history of the FIBA SuproLeague to record a triple-double with 13 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 steals against Lietuvos Rytas . Andrei Kirilenko (Russian: Андрей Кириле́нко; born February 18, 1981) is a forward currently playing for the Utah Jazz in the NBA.He is 206 cm tall and weighs 102 kg (6'9", 225 lb). The modern-day Warriors are an NBA powerhouse and one of the only true dynasties we have seen this era. A subreddit dedicated to NBA news and discussion. Lakers star, Clippers executive Baylor dies at 86. Kirilenko reported to camp (he blamed the media for blowing hisremarks out of proportion), and after a clear-the-air meeting with Sloan andgeneral manager Kevin O'Conner, he stepped right back into the starting lineup. Younger generations of NBA fans may not remember a time when the Golden State Warriors were lovable underdogs. Golden State Warriors. On June 30, 1999, at age 18 years, 132 days, Kirilenko was the youngest foreign player at the time to be drafted in the National Basketball Association, when the Utah Jazz selected him with the 24th pick. [12], On July 12, 2013, Kirilenko signed a two-year deal with the Brooklyn Nets. 78 Draw Foul. Remember when B-Diddy put Andrei Kirilenko to a screen-saver with a thunderous poster dunk! 78 Speed With Ball. [3] However, he remained with CSKA Moscow for the next two seasons. That blowout Warriors victory featured a legendary moment in franchise history that saw Davis throw down a huge slam over Andrei Kirilenko. 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[14] On November 21, 2014, he took a leave of absence from the Nets due to personal reasons. [3] When he was ten, he began playing organized basketball. Kirilenko averaged 15.3 points, 8 rebounds, 1.5 steals, 3.2 blocks and 4.3 assists per game in the 2005–2006 season. Steph Curry honored Warriors legend Baron Davis with a pregame slam. He emerged as one of the top young players in the NBA, and one of the league's top weak-side defenders. Kirilenko bounced back to lead Russia to the championship in EuroBasket 2007, and was named MVP of the tournament. Andrei Gennadevich Kirilenko is a professional basketball player from Russia, ... he was beaten to the Slam Dunk title by Harold Dean. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images). Over 17 games in the EuroLeague, he averaged 14.1 points and 7.5 rebounds, in 29.9 minutes per game. Davis killed Utah, very briefly and for the Warriors’ only round two win in 2007. His frustration eventually culminated in a widely publicized breakdown near the end of the Jazz's first-round playoffs series against the Houston Rockets. OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 16: Baron Davis #5 of the Golden State Warriors smiles during a game against the Sacramento Kings on November 16, 2006 at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California. Curry decided to imitate that moment with the dunk and full celebration. 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After the dunk, the camera went to Adonal Foyle, who had the meanest thizz face and the Bay Area dudes lost their f—ing minds lmfao. Game 3 rewarded those who had remained Warriors zealots. It was also the first-ever regulation "5×6" — a game in which a player registers at least 6 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists, 6 blocks, and 6 steals – since the NBA began recording blocks and steals in the 1973–74 season. 70 Post Hook. Utah missed the playoffs by one game behind the Denver Nuggets. On offense, he was proficient in drawing fouls, passing, and possessed a quick first step. Powered by Minute Media © 2021 All Rights Reserved. Stories for you. [4] He was also selected to participate in the Russian All-Star game, helping the West beat the East 138–107 and winning the slam dunk contest. Despite only playing in 41 of 82 games for the Jazz, he amassed enough blocked shots during the season to qualify as the league leader in blocks per game, and was named to the second team on the NBA All-Defensive Team.[3]. Remember when B-Diddy put Andrei Kirilenko to a screen-saver with a thunderous poster dunk! Golden State Warriors news from FanSided Daily, Iowa vs. Wisconsin live stream: Betting odds, TV channel, prediction, Raiders turned down the Colts’ interest in Derek Carr before Carson Wentz trade, NBA Power Rankings: Dame Time and Steph-Draymond mind-meld, The NBA is Holding All-Star Weekend Whether You Like It Or Not, Steph Curry joins Michael Jordan in exclusive scoring category, The Whiteboard: This might be Steph Curry's best season yet, Draymond Green has NSFW rant about Andre Drummond, Cavs' trade plans (VIDEO). During the NBA off-season, Kirilenko plays for the Russian national basketball team. At age fifteen, Kirilenko began playing professional basketball in the Russian Basketball Super League. In 1997, Kirilenko became the youngest player ever to compete in the Russian Super League. [26] Against Croatia, he led his team in points scored with 18, and he scored his personal best in the games against Argentina, scoring 23. He finished fifth in Defensive Player of the Year voting and fourth in Most Improved Player voting and was named to the second team on the All-NBA Defensive Team. After spending two seasons with Spartak Saint Petersburg, he joined CSKA Moscow in 1998. Let’s remember Baron Davis’ very rude dunk on Andrei Kirilenko from the 2007 NBA Playoffs. Andrei Kirilenko participated in the 2000 Summer Olympics as a member of the Russian national basketball team, which finished 8th in the tournament. [22] CSKA Moscow eventually won the third place game, after defeating Fenerbahçe 86–80. He recorded a career high 10 blocks against Indiana on March 26, and finished first in the league with total blocks (220) and second in blocks per game with 3.2, just behind league leader Marcus Camby at 3.3. InterBasket > profiles > Ak-47: InterBasket > Player Profiles > Andrei Kirilenko, Russia < page 2. This was the third time in his career he achieved a five-by-five. The side-by-side shot is too perfect. [27], On January 3, 2006, against the Los Angeles Lakers, Kirilenko posted a stat line of 14 points, 8 rebounds, 9 assists, 6 steals, and 7 blocks. 10 years ago today Baron Davis drove left baseline, elevated over Andrei Kirilenko and set the basketball world on fire forever. Build your custom FanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis on Golden State Warriors and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. Malone hits assist milestone, delivers Jazz past Nuggets. On February 8, 2001, in his third season with CSKA Moscow, Kirilenko became the second player ever in the history of the FIBA SuproLeague to record a triple-double with 13 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 steals against Lietuvos Rytas . 95 Hands. In the 1999–2000 season, he helped his team win the championship of the North European Basketball League and its second Russian Super League championship in a row. [15], On December 11, 2014, Kirilenko was traded, along with Jorge Gutiérrez, the Nets' second round draft pick in 2020 and the right to swap second round picks in 2018, to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Brandon Davies. searching for Andrei Kirilenko 7 found (208 total) alternate case: andrei Kirilenko. Browse more videos. Kirilenko missed 18 games because of back spasms,[7] then a right quadriceps strain,[8] and finally a calf strain. Kirilenko was a versatile "big man" who could play either forward spot. The 2006–2007 season was a tremendous disappointment for Kirilenko. Davis' playoff highlights included numerous acrobatic layups, a buzzer-beating half-court three-pointer, and a memorable dunk over Andrei Kirilenko. In his first season, he helped his new team win the Russian Super League championship. He was selected to play as a reserve in the 2004 NBA All-Star Game in Los Angeles. Playing next. In January 2011, he became a U.S. 82 Ball Handle. [13] On June 23, 2014, he exercised his $3.3 million player option, re-signing with the Nets for the 2014–15 season. Playmaking. It's the way men are by nature. citizen.[2]. The Jazz jumped out to a 2-0 series lead, but the Warriors got their lone win that series at home in a deafening Oracle Arena. NBA 2K20 MyTeam Andrei Kirilenko 84 Overall Sapphire ratings, attributes, badges, dynamic duos, and other information. He was noted for his high-level play in both offense (11.8 points and 5.5 rebounds per game NBA career averages) and defense (twice topping 3.0 blocks per game for a season). Amid the 2011 NBA lockout, Kirilenko returned to Russia to play for his old team CSKA Moscow. Staples of Kirilenko's defensive power were his shot blocking (with an NBA career average of 1.8 per game) and in stealing the ball (NBA career average of 1.4 per game). [19][20] With Kirilenko at the club for the second half of the season, CSKA Moscow managed to advance to the EuroLeague Final Four for the fourth straight season, after eliminating Panathinaikos for the second straight season in the quarterfinals, with a 3–1 series win. Andrei Kirilenko was a unicorn before we knew what to call his breed and The Precious—Gordon Hayward— is no unicorn. On February 8, 2001, in his third season with CSKA Moscow, Kirilenko became the second player ever in the history of the Euroleague to record a triple-double with 13 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 steals against Lietuvos Rytas . Younger generations of NBA fans may not remember a time when the Golden State Warriors were lovable underdogs. [31] In January 2011, Kirilenko and his wife acquired American citizenship. The final score was 70–68, after a great Olympiacos comeback in the fourth quarter, led by Vassilis Spanoulis. [28][29], In June 2015, FiveThirtyEight reviewed Kirilenko's statistics. Later, he played at the EuroBasket 2001, where Russia finished 5th among 16 teams. The crowning highlight was the play that has since eclipsed most other memories of the series — Baron Davis's dunk on Andrei Kirilenko. But the history of the franchise lives on and it is fun to see two different eras of Warriors basketball collide with something as simple as a dunk and a celebration involving some abs. He made the NBA All-Rookie First Team after his first season, was an NBA All-Defensive Team pick three times and played in the 2004 All-Star Game. Seeing Curry dunk at all is a rare sight, so it is great when he can do that and honor a franchise great at the same time. In the 2003–04 NBA season, he ranked third in the league in blocked shots per game and fourth in the league in steals per game,[3] becoming just the second player in NBA history to rank in the top five in both categories (David Robinson ranked first in blocked shots per game and fifth in steals per game in the 1991–92 NBA season). Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. Davis is listed at 6-foot-3, Kirilenko at 6-9. "There was a frustration on our part and a frustration on Andrei… For Kirilenko, wealthy beyond counting, right now he doesn't have to work. 80 Driving Dunk. Andrei Gennadyevich Kirilenko (Russian: Андрей Геннадьевич Кириленко; born February 18, 1981) is a Russian basketball executive and retired professional basketball player, currently the commissioner of the Russian Basketball Federation. [18], On February 24, 2015, Kirilenko signed with CSKA Moscow of the VTB United League for the rest of the 2014–15 season, returning to the club for a third stint. The only time that Kirilenko played in a FIBA World Cup was at the 2002 FIBA World Championship, where the Russian team finished 10th out of 16 teams. That blowout Warriors victory featured a legendary moment in franchise history that saw Davis throw down a huge slam over Andrei Kirilenko. Coincidentally, Kirilenko was born in the city of Izhevsk, in the former Soviet Union (now in Russia), where the weapon was first manufactured. [23] Over 11 games played in the EuroLeague, he averaged 8.5 points and 5.3 rebounds per game. Electric, athletic and dominant at both ends of the court, Andrei Kirilenko played just two EuroLeague seasons this decade, but his impact was beyond question. On April 23, 2000, he participated in his second Russian All-Star game, helping the West beat the East 122–111. Kirilenko joined the Utah Jazz in 2001. His statistics for the 2007–08 NBA season were 11.0 ppg, 4.7 rpg, 4.0 apg, 1.2 spg, and 1.5 bpg, all of which were improvements over his previous season's stats (with the exception of blocks and rebounds). Lopatova is the daughter of Russian basketball player Andrey Lopatov. http://boingvert.com/discount/ ←VERT PROGRAM DISCOUNT!With AK47's retirement, here are his top 10 slams throughout his NBA career. [6] He was the team's starting small forward, playing in 64 games during the 2012–13 NBA season. Kirilenko met Lopatova at a youth basketball camp in Moscow, and Kirilenko appeared in one of Lopatova's music videos. Kirilenko is nicknamed "AK-47", in reference to both his initials, the jersey number he wore, and the AK-47 rifle. Visit http://www.nba.com/video for more NBA Playoff action! That blowout Warriors victory featured a legendary moment in franchise history that saw Davis throw down a huge slam over Andrei Kirilenko. 82 Post Moves. Like Draymond Green, Kirilenko relished in leading the break and setting up a teammate for an easy dunk or layup in transition. [25] Afterwards, he moved on to become the head of the Russian Basketball Federation. [32] The couple have three sons, Fedor, Stepan and Andrey, and a daughter named Alexandra. He was named to the first team on the NBA All-Rookie team. At the end of the season, he was named the 2011–12 EuroLeague MVP and selected to the All-EuroLeague First Team. Happy birthday Baron Davis ! On June 23, 2015, Kirilenko announced his retirement from playing professional basketball. In 2001, Kirilenko joined the Utah Jazz, who drafted him twenty-fourth overall in 1999. Since then the team has five NBA Finals appearances and three titles to its name. Curry joined the Warriors during the 2009-10 season. At 23 years and 261 days, he was the youngest to do so until Andrei Kirilenko in 2003. Baron Davis - Wikipedia In the 2001–02 season, Andrei Kirilenko made his rookie debut, averaging 10.7 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 1.91 blocks per game. 1-seeded Dallas Mavericks in the 2007 NBA Playoffs and had a matchup with the Utah Jazz in the next round. Kirilenko became the leader of the Jazz in 2003 after John Stockton retired and Karl Malone left Utah to join the Los Angeles Lakers. He was three times selected into the NBA All-Defensive First or Second Team. Baron Davis’ Thunderous Dunk Claimed Andrei Kirilenko’s Soul; Baron Davis’ Thunderous Dunk Claimed Andrei Kirilenko’s Soul Joe Grobeck, June 10, 2020 11:18 am. 3.9m members in the nba community. Report. Following his performance in the 2007 EuroBasket, he asked to be released from his contract to return to Russia to play basketball. 78 Passing Accuracy. He showed off his all-around skills in the SuproLeague, finishing in top ten in 7 out of 8 statistical categories. Hear from former Dubs Monta Ellis and Patrick O'Bryant as they relive Baron Davis' iconic dunk over Anrei Kirilenko during the 2007 Western Conference Semi-Finals. Kirilenko led the Jazz in many statistical categories: In the middle of the 2004–05 season against the Washington Wizards, Kirilenko sustained a broken right wrist, sidelining him for the remainder of the season. In 2000, Kirilenko travelled with the Russian national team to the 2000 Summer Olympics where his team finished a lowly 8th. Kirilenko and Hakeem Olajuwon are the only 2 NBA players who have finished a game with at least 6 steals, 6 blocks, 6 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists since 1985–86. In 1987, Hakeem Olajuwon had 38 points, 17 rebounds, 12 blocks, 7 steals, and 6 assists for the Houston Rockets, in a double-overtime win over the Seattle SuperSonics, the only other time a player has earned a 5×6. Watch Steph Curry imitate Baron Davis’ legendary dunk on Andrei Kirilenko (Video) Steph Curry honored Warriors legend Baron Davis with a pregame slam. 8-seeded Warriors took down the No. Euroleague Basketball. [9] He finished the season with averages of 12.4 points, 5.7 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and a 51% field goal percentage per game. ... Endesa Dunk of the Night: Austin Hollins, Zenit St Petersburg. It's hard to resist. 78 Draw Foul. Los Angeles Lakers. #NBArank Best Playoff Vines: Baron Davis' dunk on Andrei Kirilenko. Kirilenko has also played at 4 more EuroBaskets: the EuroBasket 2003, the EuroBasket 2005, the EuroBasket 2007, where he won the gold medal of the competition, and was named the MVP of the tournament, and the EuroBasket 2011. He was selected to the All-Tournament Team on both occasions. 78 Passing Accuracy. With Russia, he won the EuroBasket title in 2007, earning MVP honors in the process. In the 2005–06 season Kirilenko was again among the league's best shot blockers and defenders. [10] He had his best game on November 14, 2012, when he had 26 points and 12 rebounds on an 89-87 loss to the Charlotte Bobcats. [16] The 76ers suspended Kirilenko without pay on January 9, 2015 for failing to report after the trade,[17] and on February 21, he was waived by the 76ers before playing in a game for them. It has been said that much of this decline can be attributed to the main offensive emphasis on Carlos Boozer, Deron Williams, and Mehmet Okur, and that Kirilenko was uncomfortable losing his position as the main go-to guy on the team. [5] Although the lockout was resolved in December, Kirilenko remained with CSKA Moscow for the rest of the season rather than pursue an immediate return to the NBA. "We Believe" Warriors team in … And he may be content to do just that, no matter that his name IS going to come up in talks now. The peak of that came back during the 2006-07 season when Baron Davis was getting fans off their feet well before the days of Stephen Curry doing the same. While playing in 70 games and not missing much playing time, he averaged career lows in points (8.3) and field goal attempts (6.0). During the 2011 NBA lockout, Kirilenko spent another year with CSKA Moscow, leading them to the 2012 EuroLeague Final. [4] He played and started in 78 of the Utah's 82 games and led them to a 42–40 record. Kirilenko was named FIBA Europe Men's Player of the Year twice, and won a Euroscar Player of the Year award in 2012. He spent three years with CSKA Moscow from 1998 to 2001, winning the Russian league MVP award in 2000. Kirilenko won a bronze medal with Russia at the 2012 Summer Olympics. Andrei Kirilenko is among the very best players who ever played for the Jazz franchise and had been selected as a member of the All-Time Utah Jazz NBA team by 2K. 82 Post Moves. Davis proceeded to throw down an emphatic tomahawk slam dunk right over the top of Kirilenko to set the entire state of Bay Area basketball into a ringing frenzy. The same year, he was named the competition's Most Valuable Player, earned an All-EuroLeague first team selection and won the EuroLeague Best Defender award.[1]. On July 27, 2012, Kirilenko signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves. He was named to the first team on the NBA All-Defensive Team. The crowning highlight was the play that has since eclipsed most other memories of the series — Baron Davis's dunk on Andrei Kirilenko. Biography. I’m not sure what the consensus is on Kirilenko’s passing because YouTube is filled with slick assists , but as I discuss in the video, Kirilenko wasn’t breaking down defenders with his dribbling and creating shots in a Nash-like sense. Andrei Kirilenko participated in the 2000 Summer Olympics as a member of the Russian national basketball team, which finished 8th in the tournament. Andrei Kirilenko participated in the 2000 Summer Olympics as a member of the Russian national basketball team, which finished 8th in the tournament. Near the end of Game 3, a 125-105 romp by Golden State in Oakland, Davis soared for a ferocious dunk over Andrei Kirilenko. He became the first Russian player selected in the first round of a draft and the youngest European player drafted. Image: David Zalubowski/Associated Press By … [21] However, in the semi-final game, despite being dubbed by media as an absolute favorite to advance, Kirilenko's team, CSKA, once again lost to Olympiacos. [30], Kirilenko is married to Russian pop singer Masha "Marina" Lopatova, whose stage name is MaLo. Jamaal Tinsley (942 words) exact match in snippet view article find links to article season. As a member of the Russian junior national team, Kirilenko was the MVP of the 1999 FIBA Under-19 World Cup. Kirilenko was also the first Russian picked in the first round of an NBA Draft. Despite being the odds-on favorite to win the slam dunk contest, he finished second to Harold Deane of Lokomotiv Mineralnye Vody. CSKA Moscow finished the season by winning the VTB United League, after eliminating Khimki with a 3–0 series win in the league's finals series.[24]. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. 70 Post Hook. Despite the trade rumors and controversy created by these statements, he rebounded in the 2007–08 NBA season and backed off on trade demands. Since the 2000 Summer Olympics, Kirilenko has been a regular member of the Russian national team. He worked out personally with former Jazz shooting guard Jeff Hornacek on his shooting in the 2007 off-season, and his field goal percentage improved from 47% to 51%. Baron Davis has a crazy jam over Andrei Kirilenko. Kirilenko's first major international tournament with the senior Russian national basketball team was at the 2000 Summer Olympics, where the Russia finished the games in 8th place. 87 Speed With Ball. Andrei Kirilenko's full details including attributes, animations, tendencies, coach boosts, shoe boosts, upgradable badges, evolutions (stats and badge upgrades), ... 55 Standing Dunk. Davis’ dunk gave life to the Warriors and those who saw it will never forget the moment. On February 8, 2001, in his third season with CSKA Moscow, Kirilenko became the second player ever in the history of the FIBA SuproLeague to record a triple-double with 13 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 steals against Lietuvos Rytas. In the first game of the 2008 Olympics tournament against Iran, Kirilenko scored 15 points, pulled down 5 rebounds, and blocked 3 shots. They get chased by women. Kirilenko was born in the Soviet city of Izhevsk, Russia. 95 Hands. Brooklyn Nets forward Andrei Kirilenko, of Russia, warms up before an NBA basketball game in Denver on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014. [11] On June 29, 2013, Kirilenko opted out of the final year of his contract with the Timberwolves (worth $10 million) to become a free agent. 73 Post Fade. [4][33][34] ESPN The Magazine reported in 2006 that Masha allows Andrei to have sex with another woman once per year and quoted her: "Male athletes in this country are extremely attractive. 73 Post Fade. Davis’ Warriors were just happy to get into the postseason and end a playoff drought that lasted well over a decade. With the win in the 2007 EuroBasket, Russia qualified to the 2008 Summer Olympics, where Kirilenko also played for Russia, and he was also named Russia's flag bearer for the Opening Ceremony of the games. In a game that was essentially over by halftime, the Warriors made 15 3-pointers, forced 23 turnovers, and won 125-105. Matt Harpring scored 22 points and Karl Malone added 18 as the Jazz posted their 14th straight home victory over the Denver Nuggets, 99-81. Andrei Kirilenko participated in the 2000 Summer Olympics as a member of the Russian national basketball team, which finished 8th in the tournament. He plays at the Power Forward or Small Forward position in this All-Time team.. Andrei Kirilenko on NBA 2K21 Andrei Kirilenko's full details including attributes, animations, tendencies, coach boosts, shoe boosts, upgradable badges, evolutions (stats and badge upgrades), ... 55 Standing Dunk. Tinsley played … 67 Driving Dunk. In 2011, he won his second EuroBasket medal, this time the bronze. 1.6k votes, 227 comments. 86 Ball Handle. College Basketball Meet Allie LaForce: The Miss Teen USA Winner Turned Star Sideline Reporter. Playmaking. 5y. The No. With just under three minutes remaining in the game, Baron Davis blasted past Deron Williams forcing a matchup at the rim with one of the NBA’s feared shot blockers, Andrei Kirilenko. His efficiency in scoring, steals, blocks, assists, offensive rebounds, and all-around versatility, suggest that Kirilenko could be justifiably considered for the Basketball Hall of Fame. On February 8, 2001, in his third season with CSKA Moscow, Kirilenko became the second player ever in the history of the FIBA SuproLeague to record a triple-double with 13 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 steals against Lietuvos Rytas . Andrei Kirilenko (Russian: Андрей Кириле́нко; born February 18, 1981) is a forward currently playing for the Utah Jazz in the NBA.He is 206 cm tall and weighs 102 kg (6'9", 225 lb). The modern-day Warriors are an NBA powerhouse and one of the only true dynasties we have seen this era. A subreddit dedicated to NBA news and discussion. Lakers star, Clippers executive Baylor dies at 86. Kirilenko reported to camp (he blamed the media for blowing hisremarks out of proportion), and after a clear-the-air meeting with Sloan andgeneral manager Kevin O'Conner, he stepped right back into the starting lineup. Younger generations of NBA fans may not remember a time when the Golden State Warriors were lovable underdogs. Golden State Warriors. On June 30, 1999, at age 18 years, 132 days, Kirilenko was the youngest foreign player at the time to be drafted in the National Basketball Association, when the Utah Jazz selected him with the 24th pick. [12], On July 12, 2013, Kirilenko signed a two-year deal with the Brooklyn Nets. 78 Draw Foul. Remember when B-Diddy put Andrei Kirilenko to a screen-saver with a thunderous poster dunk! 78 Speed With Ball. [3] However, he remained with CSKA Moscow for the next two seasons. That blowout Warriors victory featured a legendary moment in franchise history that saw Davis throw down a huge slam over Andrei Kirilenko. 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