Inside the Locker Room: Andrei Kirilenko

In our ongoing Inside the Locker Room segment, we caught up with Utah Jazz forward, Andrei Kirilenko.


The versatile Russian forward let us in on a new language he's working on, his thoughts on the NBA playing regular season games in Europe and why he would love to be half Canadian.

He's also a big hockey fan which shouldn't come as a surprise to most people considering that he is Russian.

Well, most people with the exception of Dave!

Click here to listen to the interview.

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Andrei Kirilenko & Scot Pollard Talk NBA Stuff!

How's it going everybody?!

This Sunday at 9pm EST, you're in for some good times as usual. In our Inside The Locker Room segment, Audley and I had a chance to hang out with Utah Jazz forward, Andrei Kirilenko! He's a cool guy who will share his thoughts on the NBA playing regular season games in Europe plus he'll show off a new language he's learned.

Also on the program, we have the one, the only, former Sacramento Kings big man who is always ready to make you laugh, Scot Pollard!

In this interview, you'll find out many things including his opinion of Phil Jackson and what his name would be if he was a professional wrestler.

Guaranteed, Scot will put a smile on your face.

Get ready because the laughs begin this Sunday night! We'll catch up then!

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The Utah Jazz Euro Connection

After the Toronto Raptors and New Jersey Nets played back to back games in London, England, Dave & Audley thought they would head into the Utah Jazz locker room to find out what Jazz players thought about the idea of playing regular season games in Europe.

The Sheriff Speaks

Growing up as a kid, my mom used to say that there`s more than one way to tell a story. Two individuals can go through the same situation but their individual perspectives can drastically impact how the events are told.

On that note, Dave and I have decided to share a story that former Breakdown guest, Olden Polynice told us from his perspective.

You see, while playing for the Utah Jazz, Olden ran into some difficulty with the local authorities and was charged with impersonating a police officer after a minor traffic accident.

As a result, his team suspended him for one-game for pleading guilty to a class B misdemeanor in Salt Lake City for impersonating an officer and disorderly conduct.

As you`ll hear from Olden`s perspective, the events that took place that day weren`t exactly as reported.

Click here to listen to Olden`s story.

A Jazz Theme

The Utah Jazz have been one of the more consistent teams in the Northwest division over the course of the last decade or so.

Artwork courtesy of Cory McKee Drawings

As I see things, it all starts up top with Jerry Sloan, their Hall of Fame head coach.

Jerry has been at the helm for over 20 years and it`s a good thing that the Jazz organization re-uped his contract.

He`s an intense, gritty hard nosed coach that demands much from his players and you know what - they respond!



Dave and I thought that it was only fitting to catch up with our pal, Spencer Hall, proprietor of Salt City Hoops and a proud member of the ESPN True Hoop Network to chat all things Jazz related.

Spencer shared his thoughts on the impact of Jerry Sloan, the recent play of Carlos Boozer and the retirement of Matt Harpring AKA Little Jerry.

Check it out!

Pack Your Bags For Utah!

How's it going everybody?

This week's show will have a distinct Utah Jazz flavor. Audley hung out with a 7 foot 4, 2-time NBA Defensive Player Of The Year. Yes, former Jazz center, Mark Eaton will stop by to discuss his playing days, his motivational speaking career and his time as the world's tallest mechanic.

We'll stay with the Utah theme as our NBA Breakdown correspondent, Bobby C had a chance to speak with Olympic Gold Medalist and 2-time All-Star, Carlos Boozer about why you shouldn't give up on the Jazz so easily.

It will be a big time show as always! So, be sure to check out The NBA Breakdown this Sunday at 9pm ET -- for hoops talk, the way it should be!

Click here to listen to Mark Eaton.