Nets rookie Egor Demin has long been mentored by another 6-foot-9 Russian familiar to Brooklyn fans: Andrei Kirilenko.

Egor Demin and Andrei Kirilenko share a connection as Russian draft standouts with ties to the Nets organization.

Dëmin, who grew up in Moscow, aims to emulate Kirilenko’s legacy and fulfill the potential that made him the highest-drafted ...

Andrei Kirilenko explains how he got his famous 'AK-47' nickname, connecting his name, jersey number, and Russian background.

Now Dëmin, who grew up in Moscow, aims to emulate Kirilenko’s legacy and fulfill the potential that made him the highest-drafted Russian player ever at No. 8 overall in the 2025 NBA Draft.

Andrei Kirilenko should thrive off the bench for the Brooklyn Nets, but in order to be labeled as their super sub, he'll need to complete the checklist below.

Andrei Kirilenko knows all too well how tricky back injuries can be after he missed a significant portion of last season because of them. So despite going through the non-contact portion of Thursda… ...

Just under a month ago, the Sixers acquired forward Andrei Kirilenko from the Nets in a deal that sent Brandon Davies back to Brooklyn. Kirilenko, however, has yet to report to Philadelphia and ...

When Oct. 1 rolls around, Utah coach Jerry Sloan will show up for his 20th season. And Andrei Kirilenko will just have to deal with it, writes J.A. Adande.

As Nets first-round pick Egor Dëmin begins his NBA career, he’s mentored by Andrei Kirilenko, widely considered the greatest Russian-born player in NBA history. “Yes, I’ve talked to him ...