Nets rookie Egor Demin has long been mentored by another 6-foot-9 Russian familiar to Brooklyn fans: Andrei Kirilenko.

Egor Demin and Andrei Kirilenko share a connection as Russian draft standouts with ties to the Nets organization.

Dëmin, who grew up in Moscow, aims to emulate Kirilenko’s legacy and fulfill the potential that made him the highest-drafted ...

Now Dëmin, who grew up in Moscow, aims to emulate Kirilenko’s legacy and fulfill the potential that made him the highest-drafted Russian player ever at No. 8 overall in the 2025 NBA Draft.

Andrei Kirilenko, whose season has been a big disappointment, was inactive for the first time this season Monday night against the Heat. “It’s tough, but there’s nothing I can do ...

Chance McMillian grew up with Baron Davis posters on his wall, now has to wait to make Golden State debut as he recovers from ...

Andrei Kirilenko (Image Credit: Getty Images) Andrei Kirilenko, a former NBA star known for his time with the Utah Jazz, recently talked about how he got his famous nickname, AK-47.

And Andrei Kirilenko will just have to deal with it, writes J.A. Adande. When Oct. 1 rolls around, Utah coach Jerry Sloan will show up for his 20th season.

Andrei Kirilenko should thrive off the bench for the Brooklyn Nets, but in order to be labeled as their super sub, he'll need to complete the checklist below. Kirilenko hasn't played at least 70 ...

Now Dëmin, who grew up in Moscow, aims to emulate Kirilenko’s legacy and fulfill the potential that made him the highest-drafted Russian player ever at No. 8 overall in the 2025 NBA Draft.