Stein: Former Blazers C Joel Przybilla "Still Deliberating"

Last week, a report indicated that former Portland Trail Blazers center Joel Przybilla was set to make a decision between the Miami Heat and the Chicago Bulls this week.

Marc Stein of ESPN.com reports the following update...
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Joel Przybilla update: He's still deliberating between Bulls and Heat. Decision was expected by now but he's still weighing his options
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Anybody know

why Portland isn’t in the mix?

by Corwin71 on Feb 6, 2012 9:16 AM PST reply actions

He has a better chance of winning in Miami and making a difference than he does in Portland.

by BRoyInThe4th on Feb 6, 2012 9:22 AM PST up reply actions

Take a look at the teams he is contemplating

Joel wants to get on board with a team that is making a run this season.

"Luke is our go-to Chalupa man," Matthews said. "Designated."

by Vorlauf on Feb 6, 2012 9:28 AM PST up reply actions

have a good season Joel

make some money, try for that ring, and likely retire at the end of the season.

I just think he’s shifted focus in life from ball to family, and thats perfectly fine.

"If you can do a half-assed job of anything, you're a one-eyed man in a kingdom of the blind."

by thankyouforblaze on Feb 6, 2012 9:31 AM PST reply actions

I thought he said he was waiting until after the All Star game to decide.

i like it here, there, everywhere.

by Name's Ash on Feb 6, 2012 9:40 AM PST reply actions

I suspect a couple teams might be offering something (not sure if it's more money, or perks) to come back early

Those two teams could use an extra big man as soon as possible.

by Timmay! on Feb 6, 2012 10:04 AM PST up reply actions

When we surprise everybody...

and make the finals this year, he will regret not coming back to these fans and this city.

by Wes Man on Feb 6, 2012 10:00 AM PST reply actions 1 recs

Miami

I think Miami needs him more than Chicago. Omer Asik is probably equal if not better than Joel in his current state. Joel is an upgrade over Joel Anthony and Eddie Curry.

BRoy #7

by hohowan on Feb 6, 2012 10:00 AM PST reply actions

It's not often that players like Joel can hold teams hostage in negotiations.

I’m hoping he gets a great deal, wins a ring, and gets another good contract as a free agent next summer. Maybe he’ll consider returning to pdx if we make him an offer.

Most important, though, is that his knees have healed properly and he can play with no pain. Running and walking the rest of his life is worth more than anything money can buy.

by kacee on Feb 6, 2012 10:05 AM PST reply actions

No Real Basketball Connection....

…but I just can’t picture Joel Przybilla playing for Miami. Miami? Where LeBron James and Chris Bosh and Dwayne Wade were introduced with a light show and smoke machines? In my mind Miami and Joel Przybilla just don’t connect.

I know…that’s no reason. He’s got to go where he thinks his opportunity is best. But I think I could support a Chicago and Przybilla team…it would be very hard for me to root for Przybilla in Miami.

"Mother Nature started this fight, I think it's about time we ended it!"

by Krang on Feb 6, 2012 10:27 AM PST reply actions