Andrei Kirilenko plans to return to his native country of Russia if the NBA locks out its players when the collective bargaining agreement expires June 30.

Kirilenko initially said during the early part of the 2010-11 season that he would consider playing in Russia if a lockout occurred. But he acknowledged at the time that he would have to weigh his health and long-term future with a desire to return to his homeland.

But Kirilenko said Wednesday that there is no question he will return to Russia to play basketball if the NBA has a work stoppage.

“If lockout happens, I will definitely go back to Russia and play on Russian team,” said Kirilenko.