During his time with the Utah Jazz, Andrei Kirilenko captured the imagination of Jazz fans with his unique combination of length, athleticism and a penchant for making hustle plays. At his best, he was a defensive nightmare for opponents and the master of the 5×5. Even today, many among the Utah faithful long for his return.
More recently plying his trade for CSKA Moscow, the man dubbed AK-47 had decided to call it a career according to a report on Monday. Now it appears as though that report may have been premature.