Plan-B: Joel Przybilla

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  1. Fez Hammersticks

    Fez Hammersticks スーパーバッド Zero Cool

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    That's what Wild Rice is hinting on Twitter.

    If he's healthy, or as healthy as he can be, I think he'd be a steal with the vet minimum.
     
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    He could provide solid production with limited minutes.

    But I agree, Joel and Kurt aren't exactly the type of frontcourt upgrades I was hoping for.
     
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    I would much rather take a flier on a undrafted big or a D-leaguer.
     
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    If he can be effective for 5-10 minutes a game I say go for it!
    Bringing him back would be a good business move IMO. The fans here love him!
     
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    Kurt Thomas> Earl Barron/Chris Johnson

    That's what I call an upgrade.
     
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    I could see bringing him in if we didn't sign Kurt. But do we need camby/Kurt/Joel/Chris Johnson at C? Really, I think if Camny goes down, AND Kurt goes down, then it's time to give Johnson a chance. And if not, then Joel wouldn't play, because there'll be many times we go small, with LMA at C. So finding another PF might make mroe sense.
     
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    The sentimental part of me would be happy to see Joel retire a Blazer, but honestly how much can he possibly have left after the injuries he's suffered through the past couple of years?
     
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    I keep forgetting we have CJ. No, dont bring back Joel.
     
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    I think we should be looking for a bench player who can play both PF and C. Joel is C only. With all the back to back games this season, the Blazers would be smart to have more versatility at the PF spot.
     
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    Are these guys still available for vet. min?
    Etan Thomas?
    Chris Wilcox?
    Dunleavy?
    Leon Powe?
    Peja?
    Craig Smith?
    Steve Novak?
    Alexis Ajinca?
    Yi? :)
     
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    I thought Dunleavy signe somewhere. (Milwaukie)

    Craig Smith is another guys who always seems to play well against us. A Short PF but big. 6'7" 265lbs
     
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    Dunleavy and Wilcox have signed.
     
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    We already are: Chris Johnson and possibly also Earl Barron.
    Joel would be insurance.

    I'm fine with this: he sets great picks and he's a good guy. We need a lot of depth with the compressed season. He can play 10-15 mpg every other game or so...
     
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    I don't know what they have in plans for free-agency but I'd look into some kind of Kris Humphries deal via sign-and-trade using Wallace or Camby.

    10 PPG | 10 RPG | 1.1 BPG | 17.8 PER | 105 DRtg | 25 years old
     
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    There's a reason this is called Plan-B. I'd like to treat this idea in the same fashion Plan-B is intended to work: nip it in the bud before it takes off.
     
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    I don't see Chris Johnson getting much respect on blazer message boards. Am I the only one that think he's a stud? The guy looks like he has the knack to block shots. He's a 7 footer with outstanding hops. He can finish around the rim.....

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1YEhXxPXw0
     
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    A stud? C'mon Blazers fans, we are better than this
     
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    I think they should sign Joel and have a big public outdoor signing event in pioneer place . . .
     
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    This guy is probably too modest too give himself props so I gotta say "Good call, Pinwheel!"
     
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