Mikhaïl Mikhaïlov

Mikhail Aleksandrovich Mikhailov (alternate spelling: Mikhaylov) (; born 17 May 1971 in Zlatoust, USSR) is a former Russian-Spanish professional basketball player and coach. In 1994, he was an Honored Master of Sports of Russia.

Professional career Mikhailov was a member of the FIBA European Selection team, in 1995. In the Summer of 1996, Mikhailov turned down a contract offer from the NBA's Sacramento Kings.

National team career Mikhailov was a part of the senior Russian national teams that won the silver medal at the 1994 FIBA World Championship, and the 1998 FIBA World Championship. He also won a silver medal at the 1993 EuroBasket, and a bronze medal at the 1997 EuroBasket, where he also earned an All-EuroBasket Team selection. He also played with Russia at the 1995 EuroBasket.

Personal life After his career, he stayed in Spain where he raised his family including his son of the same name Mikhail Mikhailov. His son played high school basketball in Kansas and went on to Canada to play on the university team of the Winnipeg Wesmen.