<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Andrei Kirilenko tries to act enthused about following the advice of his newly hired nutritionist, but he can't keep up the illusion for long. He's eating healthier, he said Monday, trying to cut down on fats, drinking more water, choosing organic foods, blah blah blah. That last part - his exact words - comes accompanied with hand gestures like mouths talking to him, and an exaggerated roll of the eyes. Kirilenko isn't crazy about being coached. Jerry Sloan has known this for several years. He has lectured his Russian star about sticking to the offense, gambling less on defense, and, every spring, devoting himself to improving his game. Blah blah blah. Something strange seems to have happened over the summer, however. Kirilenko listened. </div> http://www.sltrib.com/jazz/ci_4434787
I hope he is. Hopefully he can play all 82 game this year (or something close to it). I picked him over Wade and Arenas last year in my fantasy draft, so I need him to do be uber good this year (keeper). He needs to cut down on the turnovers though. For a player like AK, he shouldn't get the # of TO he does. I dont remember the exact numbers, but checking his boxscore everyday, he was killing me.
<div class="quote_poster">P.A.P. Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">I hope he is. Hopefully he can play all 82 game this year (or something close to it). I picked him over Wade and Arenas last year in my fantasy draft, so I need him to do be uber good this year (keeper). He needs to cut down on the turnovers though. For a player like AK, he shouldn't get the # of TO he does. I dont remember the exact numbers, but checking his boxscore everyday, he was killing me.</div> Yeah, he gets like 4-5 Turnovers a game, but it should improve this year because he won't have to carry the load anymore. I really believe Deron Williams will lead us in scoring this year. He was the only consistent shooter we had last year IMO. Hopefully the Utah team that everyone is expecting comes out and plays up to expectations this year.
Kirilenko doesn't turn if over that much (I mean 4-5 much), 4-5 TPG would be insane, he's likely more at like high 2-3 TPG, I don't want to check, but I know no one was at 4 TPG last season. He does turn it over too much though for his role on the team. He's a skilled passer, but sometimes makes some questionable passes. Kirilenko also needs to finally stay healthy, he'd be a great DPOY candidate if he does. If Kirilenko can improve his shooting overall, stay healthy, and take less gambles (letting his man beat him to get blocks) on defense, many would be happy.
