Andrei Kirilenko is now in his seventh season in the NBA, all with the Utah Jazz.  One of the best all-around players in the NBA, AK became only the fourth player in NBA history, and first since 1993-94 to average 15+ points, 8+ rebounds, 4+ assists and 3+ blocks in a single season (Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Bob Lanier and David Robinson were the others).

He was also named to the NBA’s All-Defensive First Team following last season after leading the league in total blocks.  He had twice before been named to the All-Defensive Second Team (2002-05), and was selected as an NBA All-Star in 2004.  Kirilenko is one of only four players in Jazz history to register multiple triple-doubles (Maravich, Eaton, K. Malone), and is only the second player in NBA history (Hakeem Olajuwon) to register multiple 5x5 games (5+ points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks). 

Amazingly, he was just 15 when he began his professional careeer in Russia, becoming the youngest player in the history of the Russian League.

Jazz fans already know a lot about Andrei Kirilenko on the court, now get to know what he is like off the court.

Where were you born?

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What three words best describe your personality?

What is your favorite thing about playing in the NBA?