The executive director of the Russian Basketball Federation (RBF) Vladimir Dyachok on the air “” called Andrei Kirilenko number 1 basketball player in Russia.
On Saturday, Kirilenko, who is the chairman of the RFB, turned 42.
“He was a very versatile basketball player, he was everywhere. He was a versatile player with very great and excellent defensive construction who was among the best in block shots and interceptions in the NBA. Thanks to his qualities, he is happened to the NBA All-Star Games. If the ball got to him, it always ended in a useful action for the team.
In terms of basketball qualities, Andrey differs from Michael Jordan, but for Russia he is the number one basketball player, “said Dyachok in the program” Everything for the game! on MatchTV.
Kirilenko played for the Utah Jazz, Minnesota Timberwolves and Brooklyn Nets in the NBA. In total, the league has 797 games and has already been invited to the NBA All-Star Game (2004).
On Sunday, the VTB Arena in Moscow will host the VTB United League All-Star Game. Watch the live stream starting at 4:15 p.m. Moscow time on and Match! Game”, as well as the websites matchtv.ru and sportbox.ru.
Source : MatchTV
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