Despite the elevated play of the Jazz, Kirilenko had a significant drop in his statistics and seemed to struggle adapting to a reduced role, which eventually led to a well-publicized breakdown early in the first round of the playoffs.
Kirilenko had a significant drop in his statistics. This was despite the elevated play of the Jazz. Kirilenko seemed to struggle adapting to a reduced role. This was despite the elevated play of the Jazz. A reduced role eventually led to a well-publicized breakdown early in the first round of the playoffs.