Joel Przybilla is my hero

is not cool….
…but I gave ya one for gettin down for joel on the low block… ;p

Joel’s foul shots iced the win – an unexpected contribution to put the game out of reach. Now, if he really wants to make a difference long term he will teach Greg to keep his arms straight up on defense. Now that would be an accomplishment.

Way to go, Pryz!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UH9hAeXRlx0

1. He hustles his ass off, and there are lots of players in the NBA who don’t.

2. He’s a real craftsman on the boards. You could seriously put a couple isolation cameras on him and make coaching videos of him.

3. He’s consistent. You know what you’re going to get every night. The same effort, 6-ish points, 14-ish rebounds, a block or two… And the stat that you don’t see in the box — he stays home, plays goalie, and clogs the paint.

4. He doesn’t have an ego. The dude could be the starter for between 15 and 20 NBA teams, but he seems happy where he is doing what he does and he doesn’t whine about lack of minutes or have his agent bluster about trade threats or get pissy with the media. He’s a straight-shooter, he’s humble, he’s team oriented.

5. He’s tough. Low post in the NBA is not just a matter of physical size and technique, it’s about will and determination and the willingness to take shots and give them. It’s slamdancing at a hardcore show, controlled mayhem, not for the faint of heart (who prefer to sit outside the 3 point circle and wave their arms because they’re uncovered). Pryz has really GOT IT.

I’ve always thought his offense was underrated and I continue to say that with just 3 good entry passes a night and 25 to 30 minutes on the floor, Pryz could be a 10 ppg. guy on the offensive end.

I also continue to believe he will finish this season shooting over 70% from the FT line, which is good for a big, and AMAZING for the man — testimony to a lot of work he’s put in on that aspect of his game. (His mom closes her eyes when she’s at games and he goes to the line!)

That’s all I can think of now. I don’t own a Blazer jersey, but if I ever do, it will be his.

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It didn’t catch on too much, anyone else hear it in the Garden tonight?

He in in my top 3 favorite Blazers of all time, just because of his heart.
Roy may hit the big shots
LMA may get the stats
but Joel is our MVP.

Player of the game for sure. Joel played solid D, dominated the glass and even hit clutch free throws. Tremendous.

Thats 50% , Pathetic…. Anything south of 80% is a failure for Joel. 19 rebounds 19 beeshmounds, I need 80% shooting or put him on the bench!

Sergio also had a pretty nice game. He attacked the rim, he scored efficiently(3-5 shooting) and he had 4 assists to 1 turnover with 3 steals as the cherry on top. Rudy and Sergio really lifted the play during their first stint. They really changed the pace of the game and it worked in the blazers favor. All in all, it was a great night from the bench, with Joel being the shining star. Bravo!!!

and LaMarcus both fouled that guy going to the basket and Greg was on the bench with 5 fouls and I think Joel had 4. The announcers said Joel was shouting to LaMarcus “take it, take it, take it!” and LaMarcus immediately put his hand up.

Joel yells a lot on defense. He is constantly shouting out screens and where guys should be. He is a pro.

Joel’s the bst