When and where was Andrei Kirilenko born?
Andrei Kirilenko was born in the Soviet city of Izhevsk on the 18th of February 1981. The same place that manufactured the AK-47 rifle would later give him his nickname.
Questions about Andrei Kirilenko
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What historic NBA draft milestone did Andrei Kirilenko achieve in 1999?
In 1999, Andrei Kirilenko became the youngest foreign player drafted into the NBA when Utah selected him with the 24th pick. This marked the first time a Russian player went in the first round of an NBA draft.
How many times has Andrei Kirilenko recorded five-by-five statistics in his career?
On the 3rd of January 2006, against the Los Angeles Lakers, Andrei Kirilenko posted 14 points, 8 rebounds, 9 assists, 6 steals, and 7 blocks to mark the third time he achieved five-by-five statistics. Only Hakeem Olajuwon and Victor Wembanyama have done this more than once in NBA history.
Which major international tournament did Andrei Kirilenko win gold at in 2007?
A major turning point came at EuroBasket 2007 when Andrei Kirilenko won the gold medal and earned MVP honors for the tournament. He was also selected to the All-Tournament Team on both EuroBasket occasions.
When did Andrei Kirilenko announce his retirement from professional basketball?
Andrei Kirilenko announced retirement as a professional player on the 23rd of June 2015. In August 2015, he was elected president of the Russian Basketball Federation.