Why would you be shocked? You've been posting here long enough to be aware of the people posting here.... Just sayin'.
It's the kind of move that doesn't do anything to move the needle competitively, but it has a nice human interest angle to it ... so I wouldn't say I'm unhappy about it, but happy? No, not really.
For me all it means is a lower draft pick. Do I think Joel will help? Maybe? Pre knee injury Joel would have for sure, but either way, he's not going to help enough for it to matter, and what help he does give us probably just moves us down in the draft. Fell good stary, sure, but someday before I die I'd like to see another championship banner raised in the Rose Garden
I like it. No, it ain't earth-shattering. But: - It's insurance if Camby gets injured. - It makes it that much easier to play Batum at SG, because Gerald can get all his minutes at SF. - It's nice to add a good locker room guy. I'd prefer a trade for Dwight Howard, but I'll settle.
AND, he's been resting for a year virtually. If he's got anything left in the tank you know he'll put it on the line.
You think that a player that the Blazers might get at around the number 14 spot is going to make a significant difference in the team's future? I really can't see them falling much farther than that unless they just start playing to lose, and that's not going to happen. Also, did you factor into your opinion the idea that Joel may be being signed in order to make Camby available for a deadline deal? I think there's a much better chance of retooling the roster through trades than by playing draft roulette.
It's a nice move. The team's biggest needs are PG and backup C. The biggest problem for most posters here is they only remember the Joel that played last season after coming back soon (perhaps too soon?) from knee surgery. He has had time to heal now. If he is in shape I think we'll see him moving much better than he did last season. All we need is a PG now...
Re: Joel Przybilla Returning to Portland! Guess what?! His first home game back is against MIAMI! RG's gonna be rockin.
Re: Joel Przybilla Returning to Portland! Bet you the first time 'Bron 'Bron or Wade comes down the lane.......JP will lay the wood on those fools!
I'm glad to hear this. This team needs rebounding, and that is with a healthy Camby. Joel isn't going to be the difference, but if the Blazers get it together, he adds another vet presence that can play a role. Right or wrong moves, hard to argue that the Blazers won't be able to make moves without a GM.
Actually, Aldridge and Batum are the only players who played with Joel before he got hurt. Everyone else is new.
lets see "JoeL picked Portland", should I be thrilled or bummed? the latter since it tells me the type of "bold moves" mgmt is capable of
