Age: 31Height, weight: 6-9, 230 pounds
Nickname: AK47
Hometown: Izhevsk, Russia
NBA career: Utah (2001-2011). He was an All-Star in 2004 and made the NBA all-defensive team three times.
NBA averages: 12.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.4 steals, two blocks per game.
Last season: Played for CSKA Moscow and was the Euroleague MVP.
Russian star: Kirilenko carried the country's flag at the Opening Ceremony of the 2008 Olympics.
Contract: Two years, $20 million.
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