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Kirilenko was once the youngest European selected in the NBA draft. True or False?

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True. The Russian basketball player Andrei Kirilenko holds the record for being the youngest European player ever selected in the NBA draft. He was just 18 years old when he was selected in the first round with the 24th overall pick by the Utah Jazz in the 1999 NBA draft, showcasing his skills at a young age and paving the way for future European players in the NBA.
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