Utah Jazz: 5 Reasons To Bring Back Andrei Kirilenko

Utah Jazz: 5 Reasons Why Andrei Kirilenko’s Return Makes Sense

Apr 22, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) defends against Brooklyn Nets forward Andrei Kirilenko (47) in game two during the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. Toronto defeated Brooklyn 100-95. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports /

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May 12, 2014; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Andrei Kirilenko (47) shoots over Miami Heat forward Chris Andersen (11) during the second quarter in game four of the second round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports /

The Utah Jazz are one of the most prestigious franchises in NBA history. They’ve had multiple NBA Finals appearances, they’ve had a few Hall of Fame players, also one of the greatest coaches in NBA history used to roam the sidelines for them.

The Jazz have a long standing with the community in Salt Lake City, and they are one of the hidden gems in the NBA.

One of the most popular players in the last decade that played for the Jazz is small forward Andrei Kirilenko. The Jazz selected Kirilenko with the 24th pick in the 1999 NBA Draft and he became a staple for their team for a decade.

Now that the 33-year-old is near the end of finishing his NBA career, there have been a lot of talks that Kirilenko’s last stop could potentially be playing for the team that drafted him, and it’s a wonderful idea.

Here are five reasons why Andrei Kirilenko returning to the Utah Jazz is a great idea.

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