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Found September 26, 2007 on The Sports Agent Blog:
PLAYERS: Andrei Kirilenko
TEAMS: Utah Jazz

AK47, also known as Andrei Kirilenko (#47 for the Utah Jazz), is clearly unhappy playing for the Utah Jazz under coach Jerry Sloan. He is so adamant about not playing for Sloan that he will give up the remaining unpaid portion of his $63 million contract with the Jazz if they let agree to let him free [Report: Kirilenko 'ready' to leave NBA, $63M contract]. It is not my place to say whether Kirilenko should have such feelings towards the Utah Jazz and Jerry Sloan. However, I am not quite sure that Kirilenko should be voicing his extreme opinions to the media.. "I just want to explain to everybody what I think and feel and that I could sacrifice my career with the NBA. The only thing I'm not prepared for is if I'm told, 'Andrei, we want you to stay anyway.' I'm sure then the next season would be a repetition of the previous one, and what will the fans say then? How could you possibly rely on a player who wants to leave?" "Fo...
Original Story: http://www.sportsagentblog.com/?p=713
1 Comment:
  • I'd want out of Utah's boring offense too. It also shows you that AK47 is not about victories, but more about opportunities.
    by ursportspro   September 26, 2007   Reply   Options  
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