In a blog post made Tuesday on the Russian Web site Sport Today, Andrei Kirilenko said he is seeking a trade from the Jazz and voices his concern with playing next season for coach Jerry Sloan.
“Coach Sloan is one of the reasons. It’s not the only reason,” Kirilenko said of his unhappiness in Utah.
The Salt Lake Tribune confirmed the post was made by the Jazz forward.
Kirilenko, an NBA All-Star in 2004, had his worst season last year despite the Jazz winning 51 games and reaching the Western Conference finals.
Despite a difficult NBA campaign, Kirilenko stood out at the European Basketball Tournament, leading Russia to the championship.
*Candace Parker scored 15 of her 23 points in the second half to help the United States edge Australia 70-66 in an exhibition game in Uncasville, Conn. The U.S., which beat the Aussies 96-64 over the weekend, heads into the FIBA Americas Olympic qualifying tournament next week.
