http://www.sltrib.com/Sports/ci_13428155
http://www.p3.md/sbmagarticle.html
Andrei Kirilenko was too skinny, too fragile to hold up to the rigors of the NBA despite his well-rounded prowess and wasn't able to utilize his skills effectively - and was being lapped by players like Carlos Boozer (who also trained at P3, btw). Management went to him after the 2008-2009 season and told him to put on weight. He was afraid to lose his quickness. They took him to P3 and Dr. Elliott in the summer. He went from 215 pounds to 240+, stayed just as quick without being as fragile, and this year is getting articles like this written about him in February:
http://insider.espn.go.com/nba/insider/columns/story?columnist=hollinger...
...One of the big reasons behind Utah's recent change in the standings, and in particular the Jazz's improved defensive play, is that Kirilenko has suddenly reverted to his mid-2000s form. Over the past eight games, he's averaging 18.6 points per game and shooting a scalding 72.1 percent from the floor.
That's impressive enough, but what's really notable is how he's filling out the rest of the stat sheet with six rebounds, three assists, two steals and two blocks per game. It's a throwback to his "5x5" days, except now he's hitting midrange jumpers consistently. Kirilenko's impact has been notable on D, too -- Utah gives up 6.8 points fewer per 100 possessions with him on the court.
As a result, he's been more than able to offset Utah's other issues on the wings -- the nondevelopment of Ronnie Brewer and C.J. Miles, for instance, or the injury to Kyle Korver -- and provide a reliable wingman for the Deron Williams-Carlos Boozer star tandem.
Of all the things that Jack has implemented for the Mariners, this seemingly-small development, mentioned briefly in an offseason article and involving guys that only a small percentage of fans have even heard of, could carry the most long-term impact for the franchise.
Excuse me while I geek out some more.
~G