The CSKA player was the best defender of this year's Euroleague, as it was expected. AK47, who recently expressed his desire to return to the NBA despite his successful presence in Europe, was impressive throughout this season.
His Best Defender Trophy will be picked up at a special 12 May at Ciragan Sarayi (one of the world's most chic hotels). What did the Russian do in a year?
Andrei Kirilenko (31) was the first in rebounds with an average of 7.2 per game, adding 1.9 cuts to his assets. In addition, he was second in steals with 1.53, with his record being 6 in one game, while he finished the year with an index of 24.1. In the attack he was also effective, as he loaded the opponents' basket with 14 points. Impressive is the fact that the CSKA forward was the only athlete to enter the top 10 in terms of scoring, rebounds, steals and interceptions.
His presence was catalytic in the course of the Russian team so far, and after Krstic's recent injury, his performance will be a real barometer for his team's results at the Final Four in Istanbul.
Along with Kirilenko, 12 May will be awarded Alphonso Ford Top Scorer to Bo McCalebb of Siena and the Euroleague Rising Star Trophy for the second consecutive year in Nicola Mirotic of Real. At the same Efes Pilsener Ceremony Awards, the first and second best 5 of the event, as well as the most valuable player, will be announced.
source: euroleague.net