Andrei Kirilenko
Former NBA basketball player
Born
February 18th, 1981
44 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Russia
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Professional basketball player from Russia who played primarily as a forward. Had a successful career in the NBA with the Utah Jazz from 2001 to 2011 and later played for the Minnesota Timberwolves. His versatility allowed him to excel on both offense and defense, gathering accolades for his performance. Represented Russia in international competitions, contributing to a bronze medal win at the 2002 FIBA World Championship and a gold at the EuroBasket 2007.
Played for the Utah Jazz
Won a bronze medal at the 2002 FIBA World Championship
Won a gold medal at EuroBasket 2007
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