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, whose season has been a big disappointment, was inactive for the first time this season Monday night against the Heat. “It’s tough, but there’s nothing I can do ...

Andrei was a stellar defender. Across his 12 seasons in the NBA, Kirilenko averaged 1.4 steals and 1.8 blocks per game. That is a sign that AK-47 was one of the most versatile defenders because he ...

Andrei Kirilenko (Image Credit: Getty Images) 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.

Andrei Kirilenko has always been a solid player, as his career averages of 12.0 points and 5.5 rebounds per game would indicate. He's also a fine free-throw shooter: Kirilenko entered the season ...

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 ...

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

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. Kirilenko hasn't played at least 70 ...