Nets Introduce AK47: "We have a chance to win the whole thing”
There was an 11am Brooklyn Nets tele-confrence today to introduce Andrei Kirilenko as a member of the Brooklyn Nets.
Tweets:
AK47on Nets – “For the first time in my career basically, I’m starting the season knowing we have a chance to win the whole thing” #Nets
— Pings Hoops (@Pingshoops) August 1, 2013
Andrei Kirilenko admits he opted out "not because I wanted to sign with the Nets" but to re-sign long-term deal with TWolves.
— Stefan Bondy (@NYDNInterNets) August 1, 2013
AK-47: "I hope we can do it together. I've played in the NBA 12 years and I think this is a good shot to win a title."
— Josh Newman (@Joshua_Newman) August 1, 2013
Kirilenko says he has no regrets about opting out of his contract despite having to take pay cut.
— Tim Bontemps (@TimBontemps) August 1, 2013
Kirilenko: "I’m not saying we’re going to win. It’s going to take a lot of work." #Nets
— Alex Raskin (@alexraskinNYC) August 1, 2013
Kirilenko says this is the first time he's starting the season with a feeling of a "legit chance" to win the title.
— Stefan Bondy (@NYDNInterNets) August 1, 2013
AK said he doesn't know if he would have taken this deal 10 yrs ago, but factors (family, personal wealth) have changed a lot since then.
— Alex Raskin (@alexraskinNYC) August 1, 2013
Kirilenko says he feels like he is playing at 'home' in Brooklyn given Russian owner, Russians in front office and areas like Brighton Beach
— Josh Newman (@Joshua_Newman) August 1, 2013
Kirilenko says he has no problem coming off the bench. "I've never had a problem with it."
— Tim Bontemps (@TimBontemps) August 1, 2013
Kirilenko said he can't control what people/think say about possible conspiracy theory of him taking less $ to sign with the #Nets
— Mike Mazzeo (@MazzESPN) August 1, 2013