The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced their eligible candidates for the 2024 nominees. Among the long list was Utah Jazz legend Andrei Kirilenko. From Russia with love, Kirilenko spent 10 of his 13 NBA seasons with the Utah Jazz. He was the first Russian player selected in the first round of an NBA draft and the youngest European player ever chosen in the NBA draft. Kirilenko was named to the All-Rookie First Team, then continued to rack up accolades with one All-Star appearance and three NBA All-Defensive Team selections, as well as being the league’s leader in blocks in 2005-06.
Andrei Kirilenko listed among eligible Hall of Fame nominees
