Former Utah Jazz star Andrei Kirilenko recently appeared on Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles' “Knuckleheads Podcast” and regaled them with his story of playing against MJ for the first time.

The summer of 2003 marked the end of an era in Salt Lake City, with Karl Malone and John Stockton both leaving the Utah Jazz ...

In a move that stunned the NBA world, Andrei Kirilenko reportedly agreed to a two-year, ~$6.3 million contract with the Brooklyn Nets last night. It's such a surprise because Kirilenko opted out ...

We’re still nearly two months out from the 2025 NBA Draft, and yet there’s no suspense around the No. 1 pick. If you guessed ...

Jump to a Flagg comp: Jayson Tatum | Kawhi Leonard Lamar Odom | Scottie Pippen | Andrei Kirilenko Bio: Small forward; 6-foot-7; 227 pounds Drafted: No. 15 overall in 2011 by the Indiana Pacers ...

At his offensive peak, Kirilenko averaged 16.5 points per game; Flagg has a much higher ceiling as a scorer. Outside of scoring, however, it's easy to see where the comparisons to Kirilenko come from.

Another comp for Flagg that’s more accurate physically is former Utah Jazz All-Star Andrei Kirilenko. Like Flagg, Kirilenko was a surprisingly elite defender and shot-blocker at six-foot-nine.

In conclusion, Cooper Flagg's freshman season has been a masterclass in versatility, leadership, and clutch performance. As he continues to evolve, the basketball world eagerly awaits what he will ...

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That list? Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Kevin Garnett, Ben Wallace, Andrei Kirilenko, Anthony Davis, and Victor Wembanyama. Therein ...

Queen improved his draft stock after leading Maryland to the Sweet 16. The Baltimore native is gifted offensively, showcasing exceptional handle, vision and footwork throughout the tournament. He ...