Przybilla's attitude provoked Brian Cook to push him and get thrown out. Joel's presence provoked Camby to fear for his job and get 9 rebounds, 4 points, 1 assist, and 1 block in the first 10 minutes.
Joel had a great first game. Taking charges, grabbing rebounds, setting picks to free up Nic for open shots. Didn't seem a step slow in that game at all. Second game, he did what jlprk said.
My wife thinks he's looked great! Considering I thought he'd probably never play again, I cant be happier with the way Joel has played so far. The toughness he brings alone is worth every penny he makes. We are incredibly soft without him. He plays good D, blocks a few shots, grabs a few rebounds, and knocks a few opponents on their ass... cant ask for more from a guy coming off the bench (and after 2 major knee surgeries). He also gets the crowd at the RG fired up. Love me some Joel!
For me he looks tough, and sets a good pick, but he seems a step slow and doesn't have quite the lift he had before. That might work itself out though
He's x1000 better than Sean Marks. That being said, he's looking pretty pedestrian so far. Here's hoping he can regain more quickness.
How can you "regain" something he never had? He's been great in my opinion. We are a better team with him then without him.
I think he looks great. His stats have sucked, but he's never been a big stats guy. Camby is a better center and puts up better rebounding and blocked shot numbers (even when Przybilla was 100%) but the difference isn't as great as the numbers make it seem. He sets brutal picks and pushes guys around and is an excellent post defender. He clears space for rebounds and driving lanes and physically intimidates people. You try and dunk on Camby and you may get blocked, but when you try and dunk on Przybilla you may get hurt. He's not at full speed yet, but I am thrilled to have him back.
