When Przybilla takes the floor tonight he will complete his 2 year quest for playing in all 82 games! Iron Man!
He's a team guy, but this is a huge personal accomplishment for him. He had a lot of knee trouble when he first came into the league. Congratulations, Joel.
A great accomplishment for the first guy to really put skin in the rebuilding Blazer organization. As I fan, I'll never forget him choosing Portland over San Antonio at a time when that looked like a foolish decision.
Wouldn't you love to see him get at least one title as a reward? I remember thinking it was a risky move form him, then thinking maybe we overpaid, and now thinking he is a key part of our success.
Major props to Joel. When he came to Portland I remember thinking, "Great. Another 7 foot stiff washout." Then it was, "This guy can't go two minutes without fouling." Then it was, "No way we get to re-sign him if San Antonio wants him." Then it was, "He can't play more than a few games without getting injured." And here we are. The guy has proven me wrong at just about every turn, and I couldn't be happier. Well done. Major props to Joel and all he's achieved. Now, it's just a shame he'll never be able to score on anything but a wide open dunk. (Come on, big guy, prove me wrong again.)
I don't think I'm way off by saying that Joel might have been our 2nd most valuable player this season. I love LA, but what Pryz brought to the team on and off the court was amazing! Remember everybody, he can become a free agent after next season!
Ha, found ya Max, forget to check here. Was wondering why no appearance at Olive with the playoffs looming. What a season eh?